If you've tried coated strings before and found them dull or sticky, the D'Addario XSE1046 XS Nickel strings are worth a closer look. These are a Regular Light 10-46 set built for electric guitar, and the coating here works a little differently than older generations — it's an ultra-thin film applied to every wound string, plus a unique polymer treatment on the plain steels.
The idea is to protect against sweat, grime, and corrosion without the thick, muffled feel that has given coated strings a bad reputation over the years. Under that coating, you've got a NY Steel hex core wrapped in reformulated nickel-plated steel — the same core material found in D'Addario's NYXL and XT lines. Fusion Twist technology locks the wrap wire more securely around the core, which translates to better break strength and more consistent tuning stability compared to standard electric strings.
The 10-46 Regular Light gauge is a versatile middle ground — enough tension for full-sounding chords and string bending that doesn't fight back. The nickel-plated steel wrap gives you a bright, round-wound character with good output and clarity. These strings come packaged in a recyclable, resealable VCI bag that helps protect them before they even hit your guitar.
Product Features:
- Gauge: Regular Light (.010, .013, .017p, .026, .036, .046)
- Ultra-thin XS film coating on wound strings; polymer treatment on plain steels
- Reformulated nickel-plated steel round wound wrap wire
- NY Steel high-carbon hex core for enhanced break strength and intonation
- Fusion Twist technology for improved tuning stability
- 6-string set; packaged in recyclable, resealable VCI bag
Brand: D'Addario
Model: XSE1046
SKU: XSE1046
Condition: New
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