The NYXL0946 hybrid set breaks conventional string gauge rules by pairing super light high strings (.009) with regular light low strings (.046), creating an innovative combination that offers exceptional flexibility for lead work whilst maintaining powerful low-end fundamentals. This unique configuration gives guitarists the best of both worlds - effortless bending on the treble strings and robust, full-bodied bass response.
D’Addario’s NYXL technology represents a significant advancement in string manufacturing, featuring a break-resistant, high-carbon steel core that provides unprecedented durability and performance. The strings utilise a completely reinvented wire drawing process combined with D’Addario’s revolutionary “fusion twist” technique for the plain steels, resulting in up to 131% greater tuning stability compared to conventional strings.
The reformulated nickel-plated windings feature enhanced magnetic properties that boost output levels and improve mid-range frequency response, giving your guitar more presence and crunch in the mix. Designed, perfected, and manufactured in New York, these strings offer superior bending capability, increased volume, and exceptional tuning stability that surpasses traditional string sets.
- NYXL's feature D’Addario’s exclusive New York manufactured, high carbon steel alloy for unprecedented strength – play fearlessly
- Improved tuning stability compared to traditional nickel wound strings - get in tune faster, stay in tune better
- Wound strings with enhanced mid-range frequency response in the 1 - 3.5 kHz range – more presence and crunch to cut through the mix
- NYXL0946 offers strong fundamental low end, but with super flexibility on the high strings: Plain Steel .009, .011, .016, Nickel Wound .026, .036, .046
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh



