XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings provide the longest life of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Coated with our groundbreaking XS coating, these premium electric strings attain maximum life and a smooth, fast feel without dampening their outstanding tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings boast superior strength and tuning stability, plus richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with every sweep, slide, and bend. This 9-42 Super Light gauge set is easy to bend and very flexible.

XS Nickel strings have the longest life of any D’Addario electric string, plus a smooth, fast feel, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
Premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright tone with increased output, bite, and sustain.
With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard electric strings.
XS Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
XS Nickel coated electric 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: Yes
Gauges:.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
XSPL009	E4	0.009 in	13.1 lbs
XSPL011	B3	0.011	11.0
XSPL016	G3	0.016	14.7
XSNW024	D3	0.024	15.7
XSNW032	A2	0.032	15.4
XSNW042	E2	0.042	14.3

D'Addario XSE0942 Nickel-plated Steel Coated Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042 Super Light