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D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EXL120 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 09-42 Super Light

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Style: Super Light, 09-42


Size: 1-Pack


Features

  • BESTSELLING SET XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.
  • VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Like all DAddario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USAdrawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Description

XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-belling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 9-42 Super Light gauge strings are easy to bend and very flexible.

Brand: D'Addario


String Gauge: Extra Light


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Finish Type: Polished


Item Weight: 0.004 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 4.4 x 0.1 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: EXL120


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 28, 2005


Compatible Devices: Guitar


String Gauge: Extra Light


String Material: Nickel Steel


Number of Strings: 6


Material Type: Nickel


Musical Style: rock


Size: 1-Pack


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    • Quality
Style: Regular Light, Balanced Tension, 10-46 Size: 1-Pack
As a long-time guitarist and a loyal user of D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, I can confidently say these strings have consistently exceeded my expectations. **Longevity:** One of the standout features of these strings is their remarkable durability. I’ve tried many brands over the years, but D'Addario XL Nickel strings outlast them all. They maintain their tone and playability for a surprisingly long time, even with heavy use. This longevity makes them a cost-effective choice for any guitarist. **Stability:** Tuning stability is another area where these strings shine. Whether I’m in the studio recording or performing live on stage, I can count on these strings to stay in tune. They handle aggressive playing and frequent tuning adjustments without losing their stability, which is crucial for any serious musician. **Brightness:** The tonal quality of the XL Nickel strings is exceptional. They produce a bright, clear sound that really brings out the best in my guitar. The nickel-plated steel construction provides a balanced tone with plenty of punch and clarity, making them perfect for a wide range of genres from rock to jazz. In conclusion, as a happy customer and seasoned guitarist, I highly recommend D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings. Their combination of longevity, stability, and brightness make them a standout choice for any guitarist looking for reliable and great-sounding strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024 by james b
    • The Best Guitar Strings I've Ever Played On!
Style: Regular Light, 10-46 Size: 3-Pack
I'm thrilled to share my experience with these incredible D'Addario Guitar Strings! As a guitarist, I've had the pleasure of trying various string brands over the years, but none have impressed me as much as these. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, trust me when I say that these strings are a game-changer. The Sound: The tone is rich and full-bodied, with a clarity that's hard to match. From bright and snappy to warm and mellow, these strings seem to bring out the best in your guitar. Whether you're playing jazz, rock, or folk, D'Addario strings will make your music shine. The Feel: The texture is smooth and even, making for a comfortable playing experience. The tension is spot-on, with just the right amount of resistance to keep your fingers moving freely. No more worrying about muting or adjusting; these strings feel like an extension of your own hands. Durability: I've been using these strings on my main gigging guitar for months now, and they still sound like new. That's a testament to D'Addario's legendary quality control! Whether you're playing live shows or recording in the studio, these strings will withstand the demands of constant use. The Value: Considering the level of craftsmanship that goes into each set, I believe these strings are an absolute steal at their price point. You won't find a better value anywhere else! Cons: None! Okay, okay, maybe one: you might find yourself getting too attached to your new favorite strings and forgetting about all those other strings sitting in the case... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024 by Art Adams
    • Simply amazing
Style: Regular Light, 10-46 Size: 1-Pack
First time replacing strings for my son’s PRS. Followed the label and YouTube instructions. Took about 20min total time. Very easy and solid string quality. The outcome is simply amazing — the tone is much cleaner and brighter than PRS original strings. Will order again next time.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024 by Bo Fu
    • Best-sounding, longest-lasting, best-playing, affordable strings for electric guitar
Style: Regular Light, 10-46 Size: 10-Pack
First off, reviewing guitar strings objectively is extremely difficult. Any new set of strings will generally sound, feel, and play better than any old set of strings. Moreover, changing strings, tuning them, and breaking them in takes enough time that it is practically impossible to get an exact AB comparison across different brands in real-time. You need two otherwise identical guitars with otherwise identical wood, setup, electronics, fret age, etc, and you need to fit them both with new strings of the exact same gauge and type but different brands, in order to really assess the differences between two brands objectively. Which is close to impossible. That said, I personally own four electric guitars, and the studio I work at has about a dozen more. Over the past 15+ years as a musician, sound engineer, and stage hand, I have almost certainly played or recorded well over a hundred. So while I cannot personally swear to have done a scientific head-to-head double-blind test between every brand of strings, I can say a few things pretty categorically. And I have tried a ton of different makes of string, from Ernie Ball to GHS to La Bella to mail-order to store-brand, etc etc. (For bass, I prefer other brands than D'Addario, but that's a seperate review). Sound-wise and playability-wise, these D'Addario Nickel Wounds are great. They have a high-quality, "as-expected" sound for a new guitar string, straight down the middle of how a roundwound nickel string should sound. Longevity is a more-complicated story, and widely misunderstood. First off, here are the things that compromise metal guitar strings, in approximate order or importance: 1. Metal fatigue. Over time, bending and vibrating a piece of metal causes it to become more brittle and to develop microscopic cracks. Tension, stretching, and deformation exacerbate this condition, which is why even coated strings that are never played become dull and dead-sounding after a couple months of sitting on a guitar, compared to an identical set sitting in its package. This wears out strings faster if you play them, but also even if you just leave them sitting on your guitar. In my experience, D'Addario strings are among the best, if not the best, in terms of mainstream commercial guitar strings when it comes to staying supple, soft, and flexible. 2. Surface oxidization/corrosion. This is where coatings can help. Exposure to air, moisture, skin oils, perspiration, etc has a corroding effect on metal strings. Those black, coppery-smelling stripes that you get on your fretting hand are the product of some kind of chemical breakdown in the alloy your strings are made from, releasing certain minerals from the metal onto your fingers. These effects are often over-stated in the marketing materials of coated-strings: they are real, but they are not usually anywhere close to the first thing that kills a set of strings. The conspicuousness of the symptom (black, dull-looking old strings) is often confused with the effects of metal fatigue, and people sometimes think that if they can keep their strings shiny, they will sound and play like new. Not so. Coatings only help the specific problem of surface corrosion, which can be a real one, but is a minor one for most players who keep their guitars in conditioned spaces and who play with clean hands. After a couple weeks of being installed at tension, even coated strings start to succumb to metal fatigue, and need to be changed even if they have never been played or taken out of the case. 3. Physical deformation is the final and most unavoidable symptom. Unless your frets are made of softer metal than your strings (and we should hope that they are not), then playing your guitar inevitably creates "flat spots" on the strings, where they contact the frets. Probably similar at the bridge and nut. These become physical deformities in the string's resonant characteristics, as well as exacerbating metal fatigue and compromising surface integrity at those points, affecting both of the above. Taking all of the above into consideration, and assuming that you want soft, supple nickel strings that won't chew up your frets, I think these are your best overall choice. My one exception might be if you have serious problems related to surface corrosion, due to bodily PH imbalances or outdoor gigs, etc, in which case you might benefit from coated strings. But for most players, the strings are going to wear out from metal fatigue long before corrosion has a real effect on the sound or playability. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016 by yep
    • Good strings...
Style: Super Light Top/Reg. Bottom, 09-46 Size: 3-Pack
This are not the best strings I ever used but still this is a good product... they are not really expensive so if you play a lot they are not going to hurt your wallet. Will buy them again.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024 by Pepe
    • Great strings.
Style: Regular Light, 10-46 Size: 3-Pack
Review Image by George George
I've tried a lot of different brands. The strings feel great under my fingers. They break less than other brands I've used. They sound great. I've been using them for about 6 months playing about three or four shows a week. I'm a big fan. I will continue to buy these for the foreseeable future.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024 by George George
    • Good strings
Style: Super Light, 09-42 Size: 3-Pack
I like the sound these produce. They stay in tune for a long time. Great quality strings. Nice sustain. Easy to get.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024 by TR

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