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D'Addario EXL120+ XL Nickel Wound Super Light Plus 9.5-44 Gauge Electric Guitar Strings
In the words of D'Addario:
XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 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.
Ideal For: All Genres
Product Features
- XL Nickel has been revered by players since 1974.
- Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
- Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
- XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
Product Specs
- Coating: Uncoated
- Number Of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
- Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
String Tension Chart
| Item # | Note | Diameter | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL0095 | E4 | 0.0095 in | 14.6 lbs |
| PL0115 | B3 | 0.0115 | 12.0 |
| PL016 | G3 | 0.016 | 14.7 |
| NW024 | D3 | 0.024 | 15.7 |
| NW034 | A2 | 0.034 | 17.2 |
| NW044 | E2 | 0.044 | 15.6 |