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

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:.010, .013, .017p, .026, .036, .046
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
XSPL010	E4	0.010 in	16.2 lbs
XSPL013	B3	0.013	15.4
XSPL017	G3	0.017	16.6
XSNW026	D3	0.026	18.3
XSNW036	A2	0.036	19.0
XSNW046	E2	0.046	16.8

D'Addario XSE1046 Nickel-plated Steel Coated Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Regular Light