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. 9-42 Super Light gauge strings are easy to bend and very flexible.

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:.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL009	E4	0.009 in	13.1 lbs
PL011	B3	0.011	11.0
PL016	G3	0.016	14.7
NW024	D3	0.024	15.7
NW032	A2	0.032	15.5
NW042	E2	0.042	14.4

How to Choose Electric Guitar Strings

D'Addario EXL120 XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042 Super Light