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D'Addario NYXL1046 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Regular Light, 10-46
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Brand | D'Addario |
String Gauge | Light |
Color | zwart |
Instrument | Electric Guitar |
String Material Type | Nickel Plated |
About this item
- PREMIUM GUITAR STRING - NYXLs are our premium uncoated electric strings, delivering unrivaled strength and tuning stability, plus enhanced mid-range.
- CUT THROUGH THE MIX – The premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for NYXLs provides accentuated frequency response in the 1 - 3.5 kHz range, so you get more presence and crunch to cut through the mix.
- STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - Stays in tune 131% better than standard strings, while the NY Steel core wire makes them up to 40% stronger—bent two whole steps higher, NYXL strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - NYXL strings come with a code which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – NYXL electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.09 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 0.32 x 4.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B00IZCSX9U |
Item model number | NYXL1046 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #3 in Electric Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2014 |
Color Name | zwart |
String Gauge | Light |
String Material | Nickel Plated |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Musical Style | Rock, blues |
Size | 1-Pack |
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Product Description
D’Addario NYXL guitar strings will bend further, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any string you’ve played before. Envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D’Addario in New York, this newly engineered, break-resistant, high-carbon steel core and plain steel alloy delivers a whole new level of freedom, confidence, and power. NYXL’s provide more strength and up to 131% greater tuning stability by utilizing a completely reinvented wire drawing process coupled with a revolutionary “fusion twist” process for the plain steels. The reformulated nickel plated string windings have greater magnetic properties resulting in higher output and enhanced mid-range frequency response for more presence and crunch.
From the manufacturer
Available for Electric Guitar & Bass
NYXL: COMMIT TO YOUR CRAFT
NYXL strings will bend farther, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any string you've played before. The high carbon steel used in NYXL strings offer higher break strength, enhanced tuning stability, and accentuated mid-range frequency response.
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Enhanced Tuning Stability
NYXLs stay in tune 131% better, so you can spend less time tuning and more time playing.
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More Punch & Crunch
Reformulated wrap wire boosts output, modernizing tone, without losing that nickel-plated feel.
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Bend Farther
At two whole steps higher, NYXL strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point.
D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings
NYXL | XT Nickel | XL Nickel | XL Chromes | XL Pro Steels | XL Half Rounds | XL Pure Nickel | |
Customer Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 stars
11,932
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4.7 out of 5 stars
8,067
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4.8 out of 5 stars
39,934
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4.7 out of 5 stars
3,889
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4.7 out of 5 stars
3,505
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4.6 out of 5 stars
1,756
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4.8 out of 5 stars
2,263
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Tone
| Bright & Articulate | Bright & Versatile | Bright & Versatile | Warm & Mellow | Crisp & Crunchy | Semi-Bright | Rich & Clean |
Feel
| Natural | Natural | Natural | Smooth | Tactile | Smooth | Natural |
Life
| Standard | Extended | Standard | Enhanced | Enhanced | Enhanced | Standard |
Enhanced Break Strength
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Enhanced Tuning Stability
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Coated
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Number of Strings
| 6, 7, 8, 10, or 11 | 6 or 7 | 6, 7, 8, or 12 | 6 or 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Tosin Abasi
Shreds 8 strings. Every single one is NYXL.
Tosin Plays NYXL 09-80
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Nile Rodgers
Plays a different city every night. Brings NYXL to each one.
Nile Plays NYXL 09-46
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Chris Sholar
Heats up the world’s hottest tracks. Does it with NYXL.
Chris Plays NYXL 10-52
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NY Steel
NY Steel. NY Strong.
Our advanced machinery and processes forge NY steel, for unmatched stability and break resistance.
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Hex Core Construction
Six Sides of Stability.
The precision drawn hex core was pioneered by D’Addario, to allow the wrap wire to grip the core.
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Fusion Twist Technology
Prevents Slack, Powers Stability
Fusion twists prevent slack at the string end from detuning it, affording maximum tuning stability.
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Wire Drawing
Exact Standards. Extraordinary Measures.
D'Addario's wire drawing machines produce wire to our specs, yielding high performance products.
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Register you Players Circle Code
Register the Players Circle code printed inside your package to start earning points.
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Redeem for Gear, Merchandise & Swag
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Players Circle members get first dibs on testing new products, before anyone even knows they exist.
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Stability | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Longevity | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Brightness | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
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instrument | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar |
string material | Nickel Plated | Bronze | Nickel-Plated | — | Steel | Nickel |
string gauge | Light | Light | Medium | — | Light | Super Light |
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Customers like the clarity, tuning stability, brightness and durability of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune well, have a perfect balance of brightness and mellowness, and are very bendy. They also like the stiffness, sound quality, and quality. However, some customers disagree on value.
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Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they are well-made, durable, and sound fantastic. Some mention that the strings hold up well to regular playing and stay in tune. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of these strings.
"...These strings truly are amazing. I won't string any of my electric guitars with anything else now that I've tried these." Read more
"...This combined with the bright (but not piercing) tone and exceptional stability and clarity give you a high level of confidence in chordal playing,..." Read more
"...The Good:- Hold Quality for 2+ months of consistent playing (2hrs a day)- Easy to bend, feel durable for a full tone easily-..." Read more
"...great, and make playing on my 8 string so much more comfortable and enjoyable." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound really good, have an excellent tone, stay crisp in tone and response, and offer a balanced tone. They also say that the strings are more stable, making it easier to dial in the intonation to perfection.
"...Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it's really..." Read more
"...This combined with the bright (but not piercing) tone and exceptional stability and clarity give you a high level of confidence in chordal playing,..." Read more
"...Excellent tone, easy to play, hold well. Heavily preferred over Ernie Ball 7-string sets" Read more
"...Strings feel great, sound great, and make playing on my 8 string so much more comfortable and enjoyable." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tuning stability of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune well, intonate easily, and hold tune much better than other brands. They also say that the strings don't seem to lose tone fast.
"...They also just straight up stay in tune. I've only had to retune my LP slightly, and my Tele is rock solid...." Read more
"The first thing I noticed about these was how even (and light) the tension is across the strings...." Read more
"These strings sounds great and seem to stay in tune better than others of the same gauge. I also use NYXL strings for my electric basses...." Read more
"FUN. Great stuff. These definitely hold tune, bend extremely well, and do neat things when picking apart bar chords as they are just so flexible...." Read more
Customers like the stiffness of the musical instrument strings. They say it has a really nice feel, is very comfortable on the fingers, and has fewer breaks. Some customers also mention that the strings are not too soft or too hard, just right in the middle. Overall, customers are happy with the sound and feel of these strings.
"...they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it's really a no brainer. These strings truly are amazing...." Read more
"...These are NOT coated, which helps them have a more natural feel and tone, although they do feel "special"; a bit slicker than average on the..." Read more
"Loved that it actually is light gauge on the higher strings. Strings feel great, sound great, and make playing on my 8 string so much more..." Read more
"...good at the time but these strings are much nicer, they have a nice feel to them and the strings are pretty durable, they’re easy to play with a..." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They say it has a perfect balance of brightness and mellowness. Some customers also mention that the strings stay bright longer and have a nice warm tone.
"...The bright treble is definitely there, but the mid range is so much more pronounced, which is what I like personally...." Read more
"...This combined with the bright (but not piercing) tone and exceptional stability and clarity give you a high level of confidence in chordal playing,..." Read more
"Loved that it actually is light gauge on the higher strings...." Read more
"...They hold tuning extremely well and are clear and bright. I play Jazz,Blues, Rock and Country and these are my "go to's" without question...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the musical instrument strings. They say they don't break often, bend much easier than any other 11 gauge, and are very good for bends. They feel like they want to be bent and stay in tune very well. Customers also say that the strings do bend farther, making bending and fretting pretty easy. They also say the bends are consistent and clear, and the stability is solid.
"...Hold Quality for 2+ months of consistent playing (2hrs a day)- Easy to bend, feel durable for a full tone easily-..." Read more
"FUN. Great stuff. These definitely hold tune, bend extremely well, and do neat things when picking apart bar chords as they are just so flexible...." Read more
"...Intonation and tuning stability is solid, my Rory Gallagher bends are easier and just as juicy without the stiffness of 10.5's or 11's..." Read more
"...They 4-star rating was due to the high E string breaking during stretching...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the musical instrument strings. They say they sustain longer, maintain their clarity with lower notes, and have a high-definition clarity. They also say the strings pick up harmonics better than any other strings and have bright sustained highs.
"...with the bright (but not piercing) tone and exceptional stability and clarity give you a high level of confidence in chordal playing, which suddenly..." Read more
"Strong and clear. They stand up to hard pickings and ring really clear...." Read more
"...are some of the best there are. They hold tuning extremely well and are clear and bright...." Read more
"...NYXL seem equally as easily bendable, and good sounding but a bit clearer. These are pleasingly clear strings...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they are worth the price, while others say that they're expensive and you get what you pay for. That said, opinions are mixed.
"...Are they worth the price? I wouldn't put them on every guitar in my collection...." Read more
"...Long story short, the hype is real. Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great,..." Read more
"...I also use NYXL strings for my electric basses. Worth the extra cost in my opinion." Read more
"...The Bad- Slightly pricier-..." Read more
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Like a lot of guitarists, I never really cared that much about strings. Sure I've had packs that I liked more than others, sure I have a gauge that I prefer, but I was never overly picky and never saw the point in buying expensive strings. In fact, I had a bad experience with some premium Elixers years and years ago that probably wasn't indicative of how good Elixer strings actually are, but it pretty much put me off of ever buying strings priced over $5.
After recently having multiple strings break while restringing with more affordable strings, I decided to finally give NYXL strings a try. I've always heard that they are really good but never gave in to the hype.
It's kind of hard to accurately describe these strings. They are phenomenal really. They have a feel that no other string I've tried has. There's like a slightly tighter tension there, but the resistance is still at the level I want for bending. I like 10s because I want easier bends, but still have more push back and resistance than a set of 9s (which feel like spaghetti noodles to me). These things feel almost like the tension of 11s (which I used to use for many years until I realized they were killing my fingers) but are so easy to play. They almost have like a very slightly waxy feel, which honestly feels amazing under your fingers. It probably sounds silly but they honestly do have a premium feel to them. I had zero issues stringing these up, and didn't need to pre-stretch them near as much as other strings I've used. They also just straight up stay in tune. I've only had to retune my LP slightly, and my Tele is rock solid. I can imagine these working really well for trems.
I normally can't tell the difference between how strings sound. Since I've switched from 11s to 10s I can't tell a difference from either gauge besides feel. But these strings are obviously louder with a punchier mid range. Personally I'm not a huge fan of how bright and shrill a brand new set of strings can be, but these don't have that issue. The bright treble is definitely there, but the mid range is so much more pronounced, which is what I like personally. I never thought I'd prefer the sound of one set of strings to another, but these really do make my guitars sound the way I feel they were meant to sound. They really fill out to sound of my Tele as well which was a pleasant surprise.
I've been playing these for hours on end on both my Tele and LP for almost a week now while playing at home and rehearsal in my band. I can't see any real signs of wear. Normally around this time I've worn in a new set of strings pretty thoroughly but this are still pretty close to looking new. More importantly they still sound just as bright as a fresh pack.
The fact that D'addario offers a points reward system as well is pretty awesome. Seems like for every 8 packs I can get a free pack of these, which is more than I can say for any other brand.
Long story short, the hype is real. Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it's really a no brainer. These strings truly are amazing. I won't string any of my electric guitars with anything else now that I've tried these.
These are NOT coated, which helps them have a more natural feel and tone, although they do feel "special"; a bit slicker than average on the wound strings especially and they are very slinky. Another odd thing I noticed is that there isn't much of a honeymoon phase with these that you get with typical strings----that break-in period where most strings are ultra-bright and twangy before mellowing to the essential tone. These seem to be immediately broken in. I wouldn't describe these as extremely bright or boomy, so if you are looking for strings to make up for a guitar that lacks one of these, these aren't the cure. If you want strings that scream on the high end, look into stainless steel strings. These are more about balance, clarity and consistency. They are a bit less twangy and more difficult to get pinch harmonics with than many rock-oriented strings, which some people would conclude makes them less lively. I have to agree with that, although they are more lively than coated strings for sure, and again, the consistency is amazing.
Are they worth the price? I wouldn't put them on every guitar in my collection. Then again, I spend a lot of time matching the strings and gauges to each guitar individually, so I use different types. I put these on my #1 guitar (Charvel USA super strat HH) and they are fantastic. I seem to almost never need to retune it now. Previously, I used Rotosound Yellows on that guitar, although I think these have the edge on them. For my traditional Fender Strats, I am 100% happy with the Plain Jane D'Addario XLs, which cost about 1/3 as much as these and crank out more twang. Definitely worth trying a set of NYXLs on your best guitar first to decide what you think about them....
The Good:
- Hold Quality for 2+ months of consistent playing (2hrs a day)
- Easy to bend, feel durable for a full tone easily
- Stretching period is rather short after restringing
The Bad
- Slightly pricier
- High E strings are made of glass early in string life (make sure you stretch em good before you throw full tone bends on the 17 fret)
Excellent tone, easy to play, hold well. Heavily preferred over Ernie Ball 7-string sets
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