D'Addario XS Electric Guitar Strings

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Experience crisp tone that lasts longer with D'Addario XS strings! D'Addario's unique coating makes for an exceptionally smooth playing feel.

XS Electric Nickel strings combine D'Addario's premium NYXL reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire with their most advanced string coating technology, providing increased output, bite and sustain, without the acoustic dampening common in coated strings. Stick out in the mix and bring new life to your guitar with richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition in every strum.

XS breathes new life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers D'Addario's highest level of protection for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel. XS also features NY Steel high carbon core and plain string wire, along with D'Addario's exclusive Fusion Twist, for incomparable break strength and tuning stability. XS is the most innovative coated string ever created. With an ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and proprietary polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS has a smooth, fast feel, without fraying or peeling over time, providing an inspiring experience with every sweep, slide and bend on every string.

NYXL reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides increased output, bite and sustain, without the acoustic dampening common in coated strings. Stick out in the mix and bring new life to your guitar with richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition in every strum. Incredible strength with NY Steel at its core. XS offers greater break strength and unmatched… read more tuning stability, enhanced by D'Addario's proprietary Fusion Twist technology and reduced friction at the nut an bridge. Tune less, play more.

XS Electric items feature D'Addario's 100% recyclable packaging, including their premium re-sealable VCI bag, so every set is kept factory fresh until you're ready to experience the ultimate upgrade in tone, feel, life and tuning stability.
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- Gauges: Available in 09-42, 09-46, 10-46, 10-52, 11-49
- String Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire
- Core Material: NY Steel high carbon hexagonal core
- Winding Material: Nickel-plated steel
- Winding Type: Round wound
- Core Shape: Hexagonal
- Coating: Ultra-thin XS film coating on wound strings, polymer treatment on plain steels

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Single Pack, 09-42, XSE0942

  • Shipping Weight: 0.09 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE0942

Single Pack, 09-46, XSE0946

  • Shipping Weight: 0.09 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE0946

Single Pack, 09.5-44, XSE09544

  • Shipping Weight: 0.09 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE09544

Single Pack, 10-46, XSE1046

  • Shipping Weight: 0.09 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE1046

Single Pack, 11-49, XSE1149

  • Shipping Weight: 0.09 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE1149

Single Pack, 11-56, XSE1156

  • Shipping Weight: 0.11 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE1156

Single Pack, 12-52, XSE1252W

  • Shipping Weight: 0.1 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE1252W

3-Pack, 09-42, XSE0942-3P

  • Shipping Weight: 0.14 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE0942-3P

3-Pack, 09-46, XSE0946-3P

  • Shipping Weight: 0.15 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE0946-3P

3-Pack, 10-46, XSE1046-3P

  • Shipping Weight: 0.16 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE1046-3P

3-Pack, 10-52, XSE1052

  • Shipping Weight: 0.19 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): XSE1052-3P

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Phone: 800-323-2746

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Single Pack, 09-42, XSE0942

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Qty Included: Single Pack
String Gauge: 09-42
Mfg Model: XSE0942
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