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D'Addario NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.046 Super Light Top/Regular Bottom

.009-.046 Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Wound
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Try D’Addario’s Toughest Strings

D’Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Guitar Strings represent one of the most exciting developments in string technology in recent years. Tough as nails, these strings feature an exclusive high-carbon steel core wire and a reformulated nickel plating on the wrap wire. Of course, NYXL strings are still made with the dedication to quality and craftsmanship that players have come to expect from D’Addario. But what does all of that do for you, the player? First, the strings are more flexible, making them a much better alternative for players who abuse the whammy bar. They’re also more stable — case in point, D'Addario reports these strings flaunt a 131% greater tuning stability. Suffice it to say: with these strings on your guitar, you’re free to play without worrying that a broken string will derail your session.

The NYXL Difference

So, what really makes NYXLs so much different than standard D’Addario strings? First, they’re built with an exclusive high-carbon steel core wire for greater durability and a higher tolerance for alternate tunings. The other difference found on NYXL strings is the reformulated nickel-plated wrap wire, which delivers a subtle boost in output between 1kHz and 3.5kHz. With NYXL strings, you get a modernized sound and ferocious durability without sacrificing the easy playability you know and love.

Which string gauge is right for me?

  • Extra Super Light: Super easy to play. Easy to bend. Great for beginners.
  • Super Light: Easy on the fingers. Slightly more volume and projection.
  • Regular Light: Most popular. Ideal balance of playability and versatile tone.
  • Medium: A popular fusion of heftier plain steels and wound strings.
  • Heavy: Hardest to bend. Maximum volume. Often used for drop/altered tunings.

The right tone for everyone

D’Addario believes that every acoustic guitar player should have a set of strings that match their sonic needs. That’s why they build strings with a range of construction methods and materials. Whether you go with the brightest 80/20 Bronze strings, the mellowest Silk & Steels, or anywhere in between, D’Addario has the perfect sound for everyone. Want to learn more? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today!

D’Addario: innovative strings since 1680

When you go with D’Addario, you receive far more than a great set of strings. You’re benefiting from three centuries of string-making experience. The D’Addario family tradition began in 1680 in the tiny town of Salle, Italy, where they made assorted instrument strings for over 200 years before relocating to New York in 1905. Since then, the D’Addario family has become a leader in string innovation. They designed the modern winding machine, introduced ultra-reliable hexagonal core wires, and pioneered the colored-coded ball end movement. More than 300 years since the family started making strings, D’Addario continues to set a global standard for quality and reliability. And every day, more than 500,000 strings emerge from their USA-based workshops.

D’Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings Features:

  • Advanced nickel-wound guitar strings with outstanding durability
  • Exclusive New York-made high-carbon steel core delivers unrivaled strength and elasticity
  • Wound strings flaunt an improved frequency response in the 1-3.5kHz range
  • Hexagonal steel core wire provides extra stability, greater reliability, and improved intonation
  • Improved tuning stability means you spend less time tuning and more time playing
  • Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps strings fresh in storage
  • Color-coded ball ends make it easy to change and replace strings
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
  • Core Material: Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NYXL0946

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Top shelf quality

These strings are great! I installed a set on my 1959 Junior and they felt amazing. Maybe a touch stiffer than the EXL120. So, I put a set on my PRS Custom 24 and they didn't disappoint!
Rated 5/5

My favorite strings.

These never break, they stay in tune, and don't rust. Everything you could ask for in a string.
Rated 5/5

Just a great Les Paul

This one is a home run for anyone looking for a great Les Paul but do not need anything fancy. Light weight, sounds amazing clean and overdriven, and setup was spot on. Highly recommend.
Rated 5/5

Best strings I've ever used

These are simply the best guitar strings I've used in my 31 years of playing. They feel better, sound better, last longer, stay in tune better than anything I've ever used before.
Rated 5/5

Best Strings Ever, Period!

Simply the best strings I've ever used in my 32 years of playing guitar. They stay in tune better, feel better, and sound better than any other brand I've ever used, including regular D'Addario strings. They really have stepped up their string game with these.
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