A player favorite since 1974, XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the gold standard for tone and performance. Made with a high-carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wire, they deliver a bright, balanced sound that works across all styles. 10-46 Regular Light is our most popular gauge, offering a great balance of tone and playability.

• 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 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.