The D'Addario EJ21 XL Nickel Wound Jazz Light strings are a 12-52 gauge set built around a wound 3rd/G string — a detail that sets them apart from standard electric sets and makes them a natural fit for traditional jazz playing. That wound G adds tension and resonance where it counts, and the heavier overall gauge gives chords a full, clear ring without sacrificing too much on single-note bending.
The XL Nickel Wound construction uses a hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core wrapped with nickel-plated steel, round wound. That hex core anchors the winding tightly for consistent intonation across the set. The nickel plating keeps the tone bright and responsive, and the corrosion-resistant packaging means the strings arrive fresh whether you're restringing today or stashing a spare set for later. These are made in the USA.
While they're optimized for jazz, the 12-52 gauge works well beyond that — Guitar Center notes they're a solid choice for blues, rock, and drop tunings where the extra tension helps with stability and articulation.
Product Features:
- Jazz Light gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .052
- Wound 3rd/G string for enhanced resonance and a tighter feel
- Nickel-plated steel wrap wire, round wound
- Hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core for consistent intonation
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion-resistant packaging
- Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA
Brand: D'Addario
Model: EJ21 XL Nickel Wound Jazz Light
SKU: EJ21
Condition: New
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