D'Addario XL Nickel High Strung/Nashville Tuning Electric Guitar Strings - 10-26

Description

XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. D’Addario's 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. Popular with studio musicians for doubling 6-string guitar parts to achieve a 12-string effect, this 10-26 High Strung/Nashville Tuning gauge utilizes the higher 'octave' strings of a 12-string set to achieve a shimmering, "high-strung" tone.


Ideal For: Studio/Recording, Nashville Tuning


HIGHLIGHTS



DIAL IT IN. CRANK IT OUT.


XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular guitar strings, are precision wound with nickel plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result—strings with long lasting, distinctive, bright tone and excellent intonation—is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.


ROUND, WOUND, AND RESPONSIVE.


Round wound strings have the feel and tone that most players are familiar with. This string construction combines the strength of the steel core with the tonal properties of the wrap wire alloy.


WOUND TO PERFECTION 800,000 TIMES A DAY.


String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.


SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.


Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.


EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.


D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to D’Addario's exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows them to deliver high performance products.


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 D’Addario's 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 D’Addario's exacting specifications at their New York production facility.


SPECIFICATIONS




  • Coating: Uncoated

  • Number Of Strings: 6

  • Set Type: Sets

  • Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel


STRING TENSION




  • E4 (PL010, 0.010 in): 16.2 lbs

  • B3 (PL014, 0.014 in): 17.8 lbs

  • G4 (PL009, 0.009 in): 18.6 lbs

  • D4 (PL012, 0.012 in): 18.5 lbs

  • A3 (PL018, 0.018 in): 23.4 lbs

  • E3 (NW026, 0.026 in): 23.2 lbs