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🎸 Play longer, sound brighter, stay sharper — XS Nickel strings redefine your tone!
D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings (10-46) feature a corrosion-resistant ultra-thin XS coating that extends string life significantly. Engineered with a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, they provide 131% better tuning stability and a bright, high-output tone. Made in the USA, these polished nickel-plated steel strings deliver smooth playability and rich harmonic clarity, making them a top choice for professional and passionate guitarists alike.























| ASIN | B09TQ5GMM6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #292 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | nickel |
| Color | silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,437 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954361952 |
| Included Components | Set of 6 XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 1.4 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario |
| Manufacturer Part Number | XSE1046 |
| Material Type | nickel, bronze |
| Model Name | XSE1046 |
| Model Number | XSE1046 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| Set Name | Single Set |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| UPC | 019954361952 |
| Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. |
D**S
Great strings
I like these strings quite a bit. The coating provides a slightly slippery feeling under the fingers that makes sliding your hands around the fretboard smoother than playing on standard strings. The coating feels more subtle than the coating on the equivalent Elixir strings. They have a balanced tone that lasts and lasts. These easily sound lively and new for more than three times as long as a standard XL set of strings making them a reasonable value proposition. I have used a single set for over a year on one of my guitars and it still sounds close to a new set of strings. One thing I don't like; the ball ends only feature three colors to differentiate the string gauges rather than the typical D'Addario color scheme with six different colors. While you can still identify each string gauge, it is not as easy to figure out what you need from the container because you have to examine both the ball end color and determine whether the string is wound or plain to know what gauge it is.
M**L
Great Set Of Strings
I've tried a lot of stings. IMO, the XS strings are the best of all worlds. They are coated, which mitigates string squeaks. Yet the coating is so light it does not slow you down. They hold tune very well . They last a good while even with daily play. They bend reasonably well, although some uncoated strings will bend just slightly easier. These have become my go-to string for all my electric guitars.
M**M
Nice bright sound, and no finger squeaks!
These strings sound great, and I am surprised at how easily my fingers slide across them without making noise. It feels like they're lubricated, yet they're completely dry.
T**R
Strong durability
Great product
C**.
Great on a LP
These are great strings and sound really good on a Les Paul, a little too bright for a strat in my opinion, but great on the LP.....
B**R
Grandson is happy
These guitar strings were just what my teenage grandson wanted as a gift. He likes both the string and sound quality.
H**L
Velvety strings
First dive into coated strings and I'm really liking these strings. They feel soft whennyou ate fretting them and sliding up and down the fretboard and are way less noisy than regular strings. Haven't had any issue with tuning stability regarding the nut and tuners. Not worried about quality since D'Addario strings are always solid. Supposedly coated strings last more time before tarnishing so I'll see how long they really last and if it is worth the extra cash for them.
L**T
A Birthday Gift for My Grandaughter
Bought these strings for my musician Granddaughter. She liked them a lot. As for me, as former guitar player who no longer has the ability to play I just looked for a product that shouted quality.
W**E
Great strings
Excellent sound
D**O
Sonido cálido
Buenas calidad, con un sonido redondo y cálido.
T**S
Corda 010 com sensação de 09
Corda 010 , não é muito dura, eu usava 09, tem um timbre mais cheio que 09 e mais definido, Corda lisa e confortável de tocar.
A**R
Good
V Good
R**R
Cuerdas
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