Uses the upper-octave strings of a 12-string set
Gauge: plain steel .010, .014, .009, .012, .019, nickel wound .026
Popular with studio musicians who double 6-string guitar parts to get an effect similar to the sound of a 12-string, this 10-26 High Strung/Nashville set draws on the upper-octave strings of a 12-string guitar set to produce shimmering, "edgy" tone
XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the benchmark against which all other strings are measured. As our best-selling electric guitar sets, XL Nickel strings have been favored by guitarists around the world since 1974. Made with high-carbon steel cores and nickel-plated steel windings, XL Nickel strings offer bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide range of musical styles. D'Addario XL nickel-wound electric guitar strings are the brand's most popular. They are precisely wound with nickel-plated steel on a carefully machined hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core. The result: durable strings with distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation, ideal for a wide range of guitars and musical registers.
Round wound with nickel-plated steel for a distinctive bright sound
Eco-friendly, corrosion-resistant packaging that keeps strings fresh and intact
Made in the USA for the best performance and the highest quality