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. This 11-56 Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom set is designed to maintain a comfortable playing tension when tuning down a whole step to D.

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:.011, .014, .019, .032, .044, .056
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL011	D4	0.011 in	15.6 lbs
PL014	A3	0.014	14.2
PL019	F3	0.019	16.4
NW032	C3	0.032	21.9
NW044	G2	0.044	22.1
NW056	D2	0.056	20.0

How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings

D'Addario EXL117 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .011-.056 Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom / For Drop D Tuning