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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 D Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
BESTSELLING SET XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.
Regular Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. Gauges .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Strings are our top selling set, and are favored by many musicians around the globe. Regular Slinky strings are played by Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and legions of guitar players worldwide.
6 Sets of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings .010 - .046 in Frustration Free Packaging
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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.
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 - With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability staying in tune 131% better than standard electric strings.
CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XS Nickel strings have the longest life of any D Addario electric string, plus a smooth, fast feel, with no fraying, peeling, or dampening, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
BRIGHT TONE - Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright tone with increased output, bite, and sustain.
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