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

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

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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. 9-42 Super Light gauge strings are easy to bend and very flexible.

Specs: 

  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
  • Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel

Features: 

  • D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, 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 sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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