XS Nickel electric guitar strings offer the longest life of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Featuring our revolutionary XS coating, these premium strings combine maximum durability with a smooth, fast feel, without sacrificing their exceptional tone. Crafted with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings deliver superior strength and tuning stability, along with richer harmonics, increased clarity, and remarkable definition on every swipe, slide, or bend. Designed for 7-string guitars, this "Regular Light" set (10-56 gauge) takes our most popular gauge and adds an extra bass string.
D’Addario tone lasts in every string
The XS range breathes new life into coated strings. With an ultra-thin film on every wound string and a unique polymer treatment on the plain strings, XS provides optimal protection for maximum longevity, all while providing an exceptionally smooth feel. XS is the most significant innovation in strings ever.
10 times thinner than a human hair.
Ultra-thin coating
A major breakthrough in coating technology provides total protection for the strings against contaminants, ensuring lasting tone and maximum longevity.
Six sides for stability.
Hex core construction
D'Addario pioneered the precision-drawn hexagonal core. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core perfectly, ensuring superior dimensional stability, increased durability, and precise intonation.
Prevents detuning, enhances stability.
Fusion Twist technology
Fusion Twist technology prevents the twist from loosening, which can cause the string to go out of tune. This ensures optimal tuning stability and increased break resistance for our premium plain strings.