D’Addario XSE0942 Nickel-plated Steel-coated Super Light Electric Guitar Strings – .009-.042

D’Addario XSE0942 Nickel-plated strings bring the company’s cutting-edge XS-coated formula to the electric guitar for the first time. These strings yield an iconic D’Addario tone, but with a longer lifespan that ages gracefully.

The ultra-thin XS coating not only preserves tone and longevity, but also addresses common guitar player gripes about coated strings with their reduced string noise, lightning-fast playability, and superior resistance to fraying. D’Addario XS Nickel-plated Steels is a clear winner.

NY steel core with Fusion Twist steels

Inside each XS nickel string is a NY Steel core — the same as you’ll find on a set of your favorite NYXLs or XTs electric guitar strings.

This angular core gives the wrap wire more surface to grab onto, resulting in better tone and intonation. Plus, XS strings also feature D’Addario’s Fusion Twist technology, a process that prevents slack in each string’s winding, ensuring it stays more in tune and lasts longer.

Engineered for graceful aging

D’Addario XSE0942 sets aren’t your ordinary coated guitar strings. Both the wound strings and plain steels feature groundbreaking thin film coatings. This eliminates that awkward stage common to other coated strings where your bottom strings far outlast your top strings.

D’Addario XSE0942 XS Features:

• Super-light gauge set for easy bends and big vibrato
• Ultra-thin film coating extends string life between changes
• Smooth, sleek feel on the fingers
• Long-lasting great tone with rich harmonics, clarity, and definition
• Fusion Twist technology enhances tuning stability
• NY Steel hex core delivers superior intonation and stability
• Digitally controlled winding ensures consistency from set to set
• Gauges.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042