Description
XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom gauge sets have a deeper low-end than Regular Lights, balanced with comfortable playability.
PRODUCT FEATURES
- D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, revered by players since 1974.
- Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
- Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
- XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
STRING TENSION CHART
| Item # | Note | Diameter | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL010 | E4 | 0.010 in | 7.375 kgs |
| PL013 | B3 | 0.013 | 6.995 |
| PL017 | G3 | 0.017 | 7.535 |
| NW030 | D3 | 0.030 | 11.245 |
| NW042 | A2 | 0.042 | 11.636 |
| NW052 | E2 | 0.052 | 9.612 |
