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. 9.5-44 Super Light Plus strings are a good middle ground between 9s and 10s, and are good for balancing tension between varying scale length guitars.
- XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario resophonic string, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
- Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
- With an NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard strings.
- XS Phosphor Bronze sets come with a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XS coated strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.