Since 1974, XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings have set the benchmark that every other string manufacturer strives to match. These legendary strings have earned the respect and loyalty of guitarists across the globe, becoming the gold standard in the industry.
As D’Addario’s most sought-after guitar strings, XL Nickel Wound strings showcase meticulous craftsmanship through their precision winding process. Each string features nickel plated steel carefully wound onto a hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core that has been expertly drawn to exacting specifications.
This superior construction produces strings with remarkable longevity, distinctive bright tonal characteristics, and outstanding intonation accuracy. The versatile nature of XL Nickel Wound strings makes them perfectly suited to an extensive range of guitar types and musical genres, explaining their enduring popularity among professional and amateur musicians alike.
- Coating: Uncoated
- Number Of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Sets
- Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
- D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, 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 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



