--- product_id: 50964831 title: "D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1" brand: "d'addario" price: "$33.89" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/50964831-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl0942-super-light store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 131% better tuning stability Enhanced 1-3.5 kHz midrange cut 40% stronger steel core D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** $33.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your tone, outlast the rest — the pro’s choice for unstoppable strings! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** $33.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/50964831-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl0942-super-light) ## Best For - d'addario enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted d'addario brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cut Through the Mix:** Nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers crisp midrange frequencies (1-3.5 kHz) for that unmistakable presence. - • **Earn While You Play:** Register your pack to collect Players Circle points—level up your gear game effortlessly. - • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted in New York with precision, combining heritage quality with modern innovation. - • **Built Tough, Bend Higher:** 40% stronger NY Steel core lets you bend two whole steps without breaking a sweat. - • **Stay In Tune, Play Longer:** Strings hold pitch 131% better than standard, so your sound stays sharp gig after gig. ## Overview D'Addario NYXL Super Light Gauge 09-42 electric guitar strings are premium nickel-plated steel strings engineered for superior tuning stability (131% better), enhanced midrange presence, and 40% greater strength. Designed for serious players seeking durability and clarity, these uncoated strings are made in the USA and come with a rewards program to keep your gear fresh and your sound cutting-edge. ## Description From the manufacturer NYXL: COMMIT TO YOUR CRAFT NYXL strings will bend farther, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any string you've played before. The high carbon steel used in NYXL strings offer higher break strength, enhanced tuning stability, and accentuated mid-range frequency response. nyxl demo video D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings NYXL XT Nickel XL Nickel XL Chromes XL Pro Steels XL Half Rounds XL Pure Nickel Nile Rodgers Chris Sholar Plays a different city every night. Brings NYXL to each one. Nile Plays NYXL 09-46 Heats up the world’s hottest tracks. Does it with NYXL. Chris Plays NYXL 10-52 NY Steel NY Steel. NY Strong. Our advanced machinery and processes forge NY steel, for unmatched stability and break resistance. Hex Core Construction Six Sides of Stability. The precision drawn hex core was pioneered by D’Addario, to allow the wrap wire to grip the core. Fusion Twist Technology Prevents Slack, Powers Stability Fusion twists prevent slack at the string end from detuning it, affording maximum tuning stability. Wire Drawing Exact Standards. Extraordinary Measures. D'Addario's wire drawing machines produce wire to our specs, yielding high performance products. Playing D'Addario just got more rewarding Register you Players Circle Code Redeem for Gear, Merchandise & Swag Access to BETA Testing and Exclusive Promotions Join Players Circle and get rewarded with free stuff and other perks just for playing D’Addario. Register the Players Circle code printed inside your package to start earning points. Watch your points add up and redeem them for all things D'Addario. Players Circle members get first dibs on testing new products, before anyone even knows they exist. Review: NYXL - Are they worth they hype or are they just expensive with fancier packaging? - I've been playing guitar for around 20 years and have tried a huge range of brands and gauges, which isn't much fun to think about. D'Addario NYXL strings are not a budget option at all, especially when you're looking at it's competitors, which can be anywhere between £3 - £7 cheaper than a set of NYXLs. Quick interjection with a note: If you're short on time, feel free to scroll down to the TL:DR section, where I round it up in a shorter take. There will be people that would of course want to spend less, and find the price point here laughable. I'd like to tell you why I think the NYXL strings hold their own and my own thoughts surrounding a value element. This is based around trying 7 different in recent years, across multiple guitars. Firstly, I am not a guitar or string snob! One of my favourite guitars cost me around £60 second hand. My big brand expensive "Dream guitars" got sold in the end. I do appreciate the finer things, but there's a balance to be had, and I'm not about to let money be wasted. Packaging: NYXLs come in what can only be described as a luxury feeling card envelope. It's good quality and the branding is impressed in and coloured. It's packaging though right? You won't be playing using that, but it's certainly a nice touch. The strings are in their own plastic bag inside and aren't individually packaged, like other brands. This isn't a bad thing. The strings are just fine and the packaging lets you know which string is which, with a gauge and ball end colour chart. Most will know without checking that, but some might find it tricky if you're perhaps stringing often, or new to the instrument. Either way... it's simple, no drama and well presented. Also, on the plastic bag that holds the strings, there's a "Players Circle" code, to be redeemed on the D'Addario site. Every time you buy, you can collect the points to build up enough to buy things, and increase customer status. I currently have enough to buy some strings, but I'll keep going. At the time of writing this, points do NOT expire each year, so you can just keep topping them up until you have enough for something you'd like. It seems bonus points do can expire though. My last bonus gave me 90 days. Either way, the points I got from actual purchases remain. Okay, I've waffled on a fair bit here. I'm not a professional reviewer, just someone that types too much. The Strings: I'm not going to break this down for each gauge that I've bought, mainly because my experience is consistent, which is what keeps me coming back. Tuning stability - Once they're on, stretched a little and tuned up. They stay there very well indeed, especially on hardtail instruments, which obviously makes sense vs a floating tremolo. That said, I have an Ibanez RG1070pbz that I thrashed about with the trem and it stuck that tuning extremely well too. I've not had a single set that have performed any differently when it comes to holding tunings! Feel - Under the fingers they feel great and you can really tell they're built to last. The unwound (GBE) strings are very well made. I find them robust and very smooth to move around on. I've genuinely never felt that with any other brans. Yes, other brands are just fine and don't really hinder playing at all, but NYXL just have this extra element that I've not felt with others. Longevity - As stated before, I'm not a gigging musician, but I do play guitar 30-60 mins most days and find myself changing strings pretty infrequently and usually it's not because the strings are done. It's normally me experimenting with different set-ups and tunings. If I were to put an average on how long they last for me I'd say at least 7-10 months on the guitars I use the most. I always play with clean hands and wipe the strings down after, something that players should be doing regardless of the strings you use, to help stop dirt build up and sweat from sitting and corroding them. Breakages - I can't comment here, as I've only ever broken one and it was my fault. My guitar with EMGs in had a loose wire that I had to push back in. This is on a Strat... I loosened the strings and lifted the pickguard to do this, but I had to take the battery out. I accidently bushed the battery contacts on the high E and... Well, yes. Instant melt, haha! That would happen with any string, so that's not at all a quality thing. Daft me! I've spoken online to a few people and they share my thoughts and also poked fun at me for my 9v battery mishap. I did just buy a replacement high E for a few pounds, which sorted me out quickly. Overall, I find it hard to use any other strings now, as the D'Addario NYXLs are very consistent and offer great playability. I do on occasion buy lower priced strings, although it would depend on the guitar they're going on, or if I wanted to try a gauge that I'm not familiar with, so I can try at a lower price point. If you're thinking about these, then I'd advise giving them a go - Just buy a single pack and see what you think. As I say though, they're super consistent. TL:DR Pros: Good quality Packaging Players Circle points with every pack Premium feeling strings Last a long time Only broken one string, which was totally my fault Consistent quality across several gauges Cons: They are pricey compared to other well known brands. Would appreciate a more stable price point on desertcart (See below) Tips: If buying from desertcart, then prices do fluctuate. I often check back in case there are any that are on a good offer. You'll likely find most between £10-£14 for the more common gauges. That's not to say the ones at £14 go down to £10 or anything, it's just a rough band of prices that I've seen. I have paid £14 :05 for the12-54s just yesterday and I'm happy with them. Hopefully I haven't bored you, I just like to write and help. If you found this useful then please vote accordingly. If not... Then of course vote down. I wouldn't want to invest the time doing something that others didn't like/want Thanks Review: My go to strings! - Great strings, first time buying as i previously used another popular brand, but these won me over. They come in nice packaging and there are colour coded rings at the end so you know which string is which. They feel great to play, seem to stay in tune well, durable as i havent had one snap on me yet! I signed up to subscription. ## Features - PREMIUM GUITAR STRING - NYXLs are our premium uncoated electric strings, delivering unrivaled strength and tuning stability, plus enhanced mid-range. - CUT THROUGH THE MIX – The premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for NYXLs provides accentuated frequency response in the 1 - 3.5 kHz range, so you get more presence and crunch to cut through the mix. - STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - Stays in tune 131% better than standard strings, while the NY Steel core wire makes them up to 40% stronger—bent two whole steps higher, NYXL strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point. - EARN REWARD POINTS - NYXL strings come with a code which you can register to earn Players Circle points. - MADE IN THE USA – NYXL electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IZCSW3M | | Best Sellers Rank | 17 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 5 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Metal | | Brand | D'Addario | | Brand Name | D'Addario | | Coating Description | Uncoated | | Coating description | Uncoated | | Colour | Nickel | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 297 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954905576 | | Included Components | Recyclable & Resealable VCI Bag | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Weight | 0.07 Pounds | | Manufacturer | D'Addario | | Manufacturer Part Number | NYXL0942 | | Material Type | Steel | | Model Name | EGS-SL | | Model Number | NYXL0942 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric guitar | | Set Name | 1-Pack, Super Light, 09-42 | | Sound Profile | Bright, Crisp, Aggressive | | String Gauge | Super Light | | String Material Type | Nickel-Plated | | String gauge | Super Light | | String material type | Nickel-Plated | | UPC | 019954905576 199549055760 | | Unit Count | 1 unité | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Colour:** Nickel - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** Super Light - **String material type:** Nickel-Plated ## Images ![D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hEg1GdqQL.jpg) ![D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81u2Cmu0OfL.jpg) ![D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+F8mkhkZL.jpg) ![D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+CbKu6XuL.jpg) ![D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g2e9YkeqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: can these strings be use on electric acustic guitar.** A: No, they are not designed for electro-acoustic guitars. Gauge is too light. You need bronze wound acoustic steel strings. D’Addario do these in various gauges suitable for your instrument. Hope this helps. **Q: Would you recommend these for a Floyd Rose tremolo system? I restrung it with super slinkies, and, unlike on my strat, they haven't worked that well.** A: Hi Ruth. I've used 9's on my Highway One Strat and found they stayed in tune quite well until they had been on for about 2 months (gigged twice a week) and then the G started snagging. Overall, slightly better than Ernie Ball 9's for me and probably worth the money. Hope that helps :) **Q: Are these strings ok for a westfield electric base guitar** A: No, these are 6 string electric guitar strings! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NYXL - Are they worth they hype or are they just expensive with fancier packaging? *by K***B on 6 March 2026* I've been playing guitar for around 20 years and have tried a huge range of brands and gauges, which isn't much fun to think about. D'Addario NYXL strings are not a budget option at all, especially when you're looking at it's competitors, which can be anywhere between £3 - £7 cheaper than a set of NYXLs. Quick interjection with a note: If you're short on time, feel free to scroll down to the TL:DR section, where I round it up in a shorter take. There will be people that would of course want to spend less, and find the price point here laughable. I'd like to tell you why I think the NYXL strings hold their own and my own thoughts surrounding a value element. This is based around trying 7 different in recent years, across multiple guitars. Firstly, I am not a guitar or string snob! One of my favourite guitars cost me around £60 second hand. My big brand expensive "Dream guitars" got sold in the end. I do appreciate the finer things, but there's a balance to be had, and I'm not about to let money be wasted. Packaging: NYXLs come in what can only be described as a luxury feeling card envelope. It's good quality and the branding is impressed in and coloured. It's packaging though right? You won't be playing using that, but it's certainly a nice touch. The strings are in their own plastic bag inside and aren't individually packaged, like other brands. This isn't a bad thing. The strings are just fine and the packaging lets you know which string is which, with a gauge and ball end colour chart. Most will know without checking that, but some might find it tricky if you're perhaps stringing often, or new to the instrument. Either way... it's simple, no drama and well presented. Also, on the plastic bag that holds the strings, there's a "Players Circle" code, to be redeemed on the D'Addario site. Every time you buy, you can collect the points to build up enough to buy things, and increase customer status. I currently have enough to buy some strings, but I'll keep going. At the time of writing this, points do NOT expire each year, so you can just keep topping them up until you have enough for something you'd like. It seems bonus points do can expire though. My last bonus gave me 90 days. Either way, the points I got from actual purchases remain. Okay, I've waffled on a fair bit here. I'm not a professional reviewer, just someone that types too much. The Strings: I'm not going to break this down for each gauge that I've bought, mainly because my experience is consistent, which is what keeps me coming back. Tuning stability - Once they're on, stretched a little and tuned up. They stay there very well indeed, especially on hardtail instruments, which obviously makes sense vs a floating tremolo. That said, I have an Ibanez RG1070pbz that I thrashed about with the trem and it stuck that tuning extremely well too. I've not had a single set that have performed any differently when it comes to holding tunings! Feel - Under the fingers they feel great and you can really tell they're built to last. The unwound (GBE) strings are very well made. I find them robust and very smooth to move around on. I've genuinely never felt that with any other brans. Yes, other brands are just fine and don't really hinder playing at all, but NYXL just have this extra element that I've not felt with others. Longevity - As stated before, I'm not a gigging musician, but I do play guitar 30-60 mins most days and find myself changing strings pretty infrequently and usually it's not because the strings are done. It's normally me experimenting with different set-ups and tunings. If I were to put an average on how long they last for me I'd say at least 7-10 months on the guitars I use the most. I always play with clean hands and wipe the strings down after, something that players should be doing regardless of the strings you use, to help stop dirt build up and sweat from sitting and corroding them. Breakages - I can't comment here, as I've only ever broken one and it was my fault. My guitar with EMGs in had a loose wire that I had to push back in. This is on a Strat... I loosened the strings and lifted the pickguard to do this, but I had to take the battery out. I accidently bushed the battery contacts on the high E and... Well, yes. Instant melt, haha! That would happen with any string, so that's not at all a quality thing. Daft me! I've spoken online to a few people and they share my thoughts and also poked fun at me for my 9v battery mishap. I did just buy a replacement high E for a few pounds, which sorted me out quickly. Overall, I find it hard to use any other strings now, as the D'Addario NYXLs are very consistent and offer great playability. I do on occasion buy lower priced strings, although it would depend on the guitar they're going on, or if I wanted to try a gauge that I'm not familiar with, so I can try at a lower price point. If you're thinking about these, then I'd advise giving them a go - Just buy a single pack and see what you think. As I say though, they're super consistent. TL:DR Pros: Good quality Packaging Players Circle points with every pack Premium feeling strings Last a long time Only broken one string, which was totally my fault Consistent quality across several gauges Cons: They are pricey compared to other well known brands. Would appreciate a more stable price point on Amazon (See below) Tips: If buying from Amazon, then prices do fluctuate. I often check back in case there are any that are on a good offer. You'll likely find most between £10-£14 for the more common gauges. That's not to say the ones at £14 go down to £10 or anything, it's just a rough band of prices that I've seen. I have paid £14 :05 for the12-54s just yesterday and I'm happy with them. Hopefully I haven't bored you, I just like to write and help. If you found this useful then please vote accordingly. If not... Then of course vote down. I wouldn't want to invest the time doing something that others didn't like/want Thanks ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go to strings! *by S***C on 26 December 2025* Great strings, first time buying as i previously used another popular brand, but these won me over. They come in nice packaging and there are colour coded rings at the end so you know which string is which. They feel great to play, seem to stay in tune well, durable as i havent had one snap on me yet! I signed up to subscription. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings *by L***G on 4 May 2025* What a great set of strings! Not only a great value for their cost, they hold brilliant sustain. They’re so warm to listen to, and feel amazing. They’re function as they should, and you can tell that they’re quality strings. They were easy to fit, and great for bending, as they’re 9’s, so their weight is just right. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Guitar Strings - NYXL Electric Guitar Strings - NYXL0942 - Unrivaled Strength, Tuning Stability, Enhanced Mid-Range - For 6 String Guitars - 09-42 Super Light - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black - MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 2 oz (MN105) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/50964831-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl0942-super-light](https://www.desertcart.us/products/50964831-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl0942-super-light) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*