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D'Addario XL Nickel EXL120 Electric Guitar Strings, Super Light 09-42

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Fulfilled by Butler Music LLC
Arrives Monday, Oct 26
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Style: Super Light, 09-42


Size: 1-Pack


Features

  • BESTSELLING SET XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.
  • VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Like all DAddario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USAdrawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Description

XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-belling 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. 9-42 Super Light gauge strings are easy to bend and very flexible.

Brand: D'Addario


String Gauge: Extra Light


Color: Silver


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Brand Name: D'Addario


Instrument: Electric Guitar


Number of Items: 1


Global Trade Identification Number: 95


UPC: 019954141295


Item Highlight: XL Nickel electric guitar strings deliver bright tone, accurate intonation, reliable durability, and consistent feel.


Unit Count: 1 Count


Item Type Name: Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings


Item Weight: 0.1 g


Manufacturer: D'Addario


Model Name: D'Addario


Model Number: EXL120


Manufacturer Part Number: EXL120


Set Name: EXL120


Warranty Description: No warranty.


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Coating Description: coated


Body Material Type: Nickel


Material Type: Nickel


String Gauge: Extra Light


Color: Silver


Finish Type: Polished


Sound Profile: Bright


Recommended Uses For Product: Electric Guitar


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I've been playing D'Addario strings for over 30 years now and I've bought hundreds of sets over the years. I've tried many others in the past, but now I just figure why bother, nothing has ever exceeded them, and usually other brands come up short. D'Addario strings never seem to have problems like excessive breakage, old/tarnished strings, or just inferior tone/quality that I have experienced with others. I buy both acoustic and electric strings, and also bass strings, although acoustic is my main instrument. If I have one tip for you, it's this. If you are wondering why you can't get the vintage sound of 70s acoustic guitars or earlier, BUY THE D'ADDARIO 80/20 ACOUSTIC STRINGS. Personally I live for this sound and I consider it the ultimate and most superior tone of tones. If you want the modern acoustic sound (1980s onward), then sure, buy Phosphor Bronze or the coated strings. But those 80/20 D'Addario strings are the holy grail imo. I also consider these strings (EXL140 light top/heavy bottom) to be the pinnacle of electric strings, but honestly, if you play only heavy metal, maybe try the Pro Steels, and if you only play blues, maybe try the Pure Nickel instead of Nickel Wound. But these to me are the Goldilocks strings, perfect, right down the middle, balanced, tough, stay in tune really well. You can't go wrong. The heavy bottom really helps eliminate string buzz and gives a solid strong bass, while the light top allows for great bending and perfect playability. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025 by Paper Collector
    • Good sound
Style: Regular Light, 10-46 Size: 3-Pack
I have purchased several of these for guitar playing family and friend, including professionals. They are good, duranble, bright sounding strings.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025 by Mary Sorbet
    • My go to for C-Standard tuning
Style: Heavy, 12-54 Size: 1-Pack
Using these for C-Standard tunings on 24 3/4 inches scale necks. Great turning stability and tension feel. If you like Doom/Stoner/Sludge metal, these are a great option, Durable strings and affordable
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2025 by Mr Izzy
    • Excellent Strings.
Style: Super Light Top/Reg. Bottom, 09-46 Size: 10-Pack
After using these I found that these are excellent for tuning stability & great sound, the gauge of these feel nice & they don't feel cheep, works very well for a variety of techniques from everything from Rock to Metal, these string work as advertised. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025 by Josh
    • Solid strings
Style: Regular Light Plus, 10.5-48 Size: 1-Pack
Solid strings for when trying out heavier gauges
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025 by Noah barrett
    • product Great
Style: Regular Light, Wound 3rd, 10-46 Size: 1-Pack
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025 by Retired Fisherman
    • D'addario buyer for many years
Style: Super Light, 7-String, 09-54 Size: 1-Pack
I've used D'addario strings for over 30 years, and they do not disappoint. I started buying them when I saw that they had light and ultra-light strings. These strings rarely break and sound great.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025 by D. K.
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Great strings
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025 by Inspectorus

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