XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings have long been the benchmark for tone, feel, and reliability. As D’Addario’s best-selling electric set since 1974, they’re trusted by players across every style and genre. Built with a high-carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, these strings deliver a bright, balanced response with the versatility to handle everything from clean passages to driven leads. This 10–46 Regular Light set features a wound third string, offering a slightly smoother feel and improved intonation while maintaining the familiar playability of their most popular gauge. Features XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, 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
