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D'Addario Guitar Strings - XT Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings - XTE0942 - Extended String Life with Natural Tone & Feel - For 6 String Guitars - 09-42 Super Light

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Brand D'Addario
String Gauge Light
Color Silver
Instrument Electric Guitar
String Material Type Nickel-Plated

About this item

  • CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XT Nickel electric strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.
  • BRIGHT, VERSATILE TONE - Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - Fusion Twist technology assures XT Nickel strings stay in tune better, while the NY Steel core wire offers greater break strength—bent two whole steps higher, XT strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - XT Nickel strings come with a code, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA – XT electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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Customer Ratings
Stability
4.5
4.4
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Brightness
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4.5
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4.5
Value for money
4.2
3.6
3.6
4.2
3.6
Longevity
4.2
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.1
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Electric Guitar
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Nickel-Plated
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Product Description

XT Nickel coated electric guitar strings offer enhanced break resistance, better pitch stability, and longer-lasting performance than standard electric strings. The XT coating, applied to each string in the set, delivers advanced corrosion resistance, while still retaining the bright tone and natural feel of the uncoated string. Beneath the coating, XT Nickel are made with a NY Steel core, nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, resulting in added resilience and tonal versatility, excellent for a wide range of musical styles. This 9-42 Super Light gauge XT set is easy to bend and very flexible.


From the manufacturer

XT Nickel Electric
XT Electric Guitar

Never Fade Away

D’Addario XT Strings use groundbreaking lifespan-increasing technology on every string, to bring you enhanced pitch stability and lasting performance—all while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite untreated strings. These strings are made to stay, for performance that never fades away.

What's the difference between XS and XT Strings?

XT Electric

D'Addario XT is a treated string with extended life that feels like an uncoated string

XS Electric

D'Addario XS is a coated string that offers maximum life and smooth feel

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Tone
Bright & Versatile Bright & Articulate Bright & Articulate Bright & Versatile Warm & Mellow Crisp & Crunchy Rich & Clean
Feel
Natural Smooth Natural Natural Smooth Tactile Natural
Life
Extended Maximum Standard Standard Enhanced Enhanced Standard
Enhanced Break Strength
Enhanced Tuning Stability
Coated
Number of Strings
6 or 12 6 or 12 6, 7, 8, 10, or 11 6, 7, 8, or 12 6 or 7 6 6
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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
8,046 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, sound quality, comfort, and quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound great the entire time, are long-lasting, and have a good support. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness.

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88 customers mention66 positive22 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they say they're worth it for their durability and tone, they last, and are comfortable. Some customers also mention that the strings are the best they've ever used and that they last 3 months per set.

"These are my go-to’s for my non Floyd Rose guitars. They last, they’re durable, they’re comfortable & most importantly they sound great." Read more

"...They are affordable, durable and feel good on my aging fingers" Read more

"These strings sound great and they last forever. They are engineered so that sweat, water, dust, or grime can't get into it and erode it...." Read more

"...Those strings broke so fast. I would not recommend these type of string for your electric guitar. Maybe for a acoustic guitar...." Read more

44 customers mention42 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They say that they sound great the entire time and produce long-lasting bright sounds.

"...They last, they’re durable, they’re comfortable & most importantly they sound great." Read more

"These strings sound great and they last forever. They are engineered so that sweat, water, dust, or grime can't get into it and erode it...." Read more

"...don't quite corrode like typical strings would, and they don't start to sound noticeably dull, but also not as bright as when the guitar is strung...." Read more

"...Yes these sound and play great till about the last week, so 3 months per set pretty damn good. I play blues and rock...." Read more

26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the strings. They say that they are soft, have good support, and have a great tone and feel. Customers also mention that the strings are smooth and easy to play.

"...They last, they’re durable, they’re comfortable & most importantly they sound great." Read more

"...They are affordable, durable and feel good on my aging fingers" Read more

"...Unlike other coated strings these feel totally natural and last a long time. Great for people like me with sweaty hands...." Read more

"I’ve always been a fan of the Dadario strings. These feel and play great plus they last a long time." Read more

17 customers mention14 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the musical instrument string. They say it's a great buy and great for the price.

"...They are affordable, durable and feel good on my aging fingers" Read more

"Great value and strings sound amazing" Read more

"...I was buying another brand and these are more affordable and they sound great to me...." Read more

"Great packaging. Great price. But e string broke when tuning after installing. Sad…." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune nicely. Some reviewers also say that the strings were tuned right and not used too harshly.

"...(these stay lively for 4-5 sessions, easy - maybe more), and they stay in-tune!..." Read more

"...I tried the XTs just for grins, and I love them. They stay in tune better and last longer that traditional XLs...." Read more

"I like the sound and they seem to stay in tune nicely. Can't speak about longevity yet...." Read more

"Stays in tune for long even I do a lot of pulls during practice. I am an amateur guitar player and doing recording as a hobby...." Read more

7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the brightness of the string. Some mention it's lasting and warm with the right amount of brightness, while others say it' is too bright.

"...Definitely feel the heavy gauge in my bends but love the bright tone and longevity (these stay lively for 4-5 sessions, easy - maybe more), and they..." Read more

"...Have had them on for over a month and still sound good. Not as bright as regular strings but good if you have a lot of guitars and want to save..." Read more

"...I play sort of a jazz-funk style on a Les Paul. I have no trouble getting a bright tone out of this axe...." Read more

"Too bright...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the fit of the strings. They mention that the strings are stiff and tight, and the 6th string was way too fat to fit the tuner.

"...The strings are very tight but sound okay. We’ll see how long they really last. I won’t be buying these again. I’ll stick to Ernie ball slinks" Read more

"They feel stiff and tight. Maybe I’m too used to 10s but I’ll have to tune down a half to get bendy anywhere close to normz" Read more

"6th string was way to fat to fit tuner" Read more

VERY GOOD
5 Stars
VERY GOOD
The wound strings… OH MY GOD they feel so good. They don’t feel like elix*rs at all if that’s what you’re wondering. The wound strings feels like… Ernie B*lls, maybe just a tad bit faster/smoother but they do feel like uncoated strings for sure. As for the plain strings, they don’t get sticky like coated plain strings. Perhaps I don’t think they’re treated at all lol (idk tho, they so feel silky)The G string(of course) started rusting the fastest. At the bridge tho, probably because I palm mute A LOT. But yeah, only 1 string started rusting and it’s not even where your left fingers go so, not really a big deal! And if u want the perfect in between a 11-48 and 12-52, this is a great option. The E string being 49 is… so nice. I’m so sorry for being all over the place but, to wrap up everything, theyre the best set I’ve come across(tried 4 brands, 6 different gauges)
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Kevin Lara
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente duración, estabilidad y sonido para metal.
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