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. 10-46 Regular Light strings are our most popular gauge, providing a nice balance of tone and playability.

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.

Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
Number of Strings:6
Coated: No
Gauges:.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL010	E4	0.010 in	16.2 lbs
PL013	B3	0.013	15.4
PL017	G3	0.017	16.6
NW026	D3	0.026	18.4
NW036	A2	0.036	19.0
NW046	E2	0.046	16.9

How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings

D'Addario EXL110 XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Regular Light