XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling 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. Made for 7-string guitars, this 10-59 Regular Light set takes our most popular gauge and adds an additional bass string.

XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.

Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.

Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.

XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility

String Gauge: .10, .13, .17, .26, 36, .46, .59