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D'Addario Guitar Strings - XT Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings - XTE1046 - Extended String Life with Natural Tone & Feel - For 6 String Guitars - 10-46 Regular Light

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Regular Light, 10-46
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Brand D'Addario
String Gauge Light
Color Nickel
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
Brightness
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.6
Longevity
4.2
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.7
4.1
Stability
4.5
4.4
4.5
4.5
4.1
Value for money
4.2
3.6
4.2
4.2
4.3
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Electric Guitar
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string material
Nickel-Plated
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Light
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Light
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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. 10-46 Regular Light is our most popular XT gauge, providing a nice balance of tone and playability.


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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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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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
8,063 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sound quality, comfort, value, and tuning of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they last, they sound great, and they feel good on their aging fingers. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness.

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103 customers mention73 positive30 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say that they last, are durable, and comfortable. Some say that the strings bend strong and hold true to tune. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and durability of the strings.

"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

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

46 customers mention44 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a great tone, long-lasting bright sounds, and a nice punch low end and mid. Some mention that the heavier gauge on Tele sounds great.

"...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

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the musical instrument strings. They say it's soft to the touch, has a nice grip, and is smooth to play. Customers also appreciate the good support and user friendly capabilities of the product.

"...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 strings. They mention that they are good strings for the money.

"...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

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune better and last longer than traditional XLs. Some say that the strings hold true to tune and that they don't have too much stability issues.

"...I tried these and I really like them so far! I didn't have too much tuning issue stability issues." 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

"These strings scream lead solos.. Bend strong and hold true to tune." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to install. They mention that it has good support and user friendly capabilities. The strings are responsive and will not disappoint any level of expertise.

"The product has good support and user friendly capabilities, but found my ''hotspot '' on my iPhone to be adequate for my purposes...." Read more

"...these strings are so the best sounding strings ive ever played. so responsive. soft to the touch if that makes any sense. highly recommend...." Read more

"...These string will not dissappoint any level of expertise." Read more

"Arrived early and were easily installed on my son's guitar." Read more

7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the brightness of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they have just the right amount of brightness, and have no trouble getting a bright tone out of their axe. However, others say that they are too bright and lose brightness within a week.

"...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

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stiffness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are much rougher and stiffer than the regular EXPs, and that it doesn't feel like a light tension at all. Some say that the strings feel like uncoated strings.

"...I find them much rougher and stiffer feeling than the regular EXPs.Happy I tried them, but I’m sticking with the EXP strings." 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

"...I can’t slide up the neck like normal. Maybe I got a bad set but I hate the feel and I’ve never felt that way about coated strings before." Read more

"It's not a Light tension at all!!!" 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.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 24, 2023
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Billie Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars They last a long time
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Pedro O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelentes cuerdas
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5.0 out of 5 stars vale a pena
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3.0 out of 5 stars I like the feel of NYXL better
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