The D'Addario NYXL1252W is a 12-52 light gauge electric guitar string set with one key twist: the third string (G) is wound rather than plain. That wound G adds extra tension, making this set a go-to for players who prefer drop tunings or a more traditional jazz setup where the G string benefits from the added mass and warmth of a wound wrap.
At the core of the NYXL line is D'Addario's NY Steel — high-carbon steel wire drawn and processed at their own facility in Farmingdale, New York. The hexagonal core (a design D'Addario pioneered) lets the wrap wire grip tightly for consistent intonation and dimensional stability across the whole set. The nickel-plated wrap wire is reformulated compared to standard XL strings, giving the wound strings a stronger magnetic response and a more pronounced presence in the mid-range frequencies.
D'Addario's "fusion twist" process on the plain steel strings helps lock the ball end in place, which is one of the main reasons NYXL strings post up to 131% greater tuning stability compared to standard strings. The strings are also manufactured to higher break-resistance specs — the core wire is rated to handle significantly more stress than conventional steel before reaching its breaking point, which matters if you're a heavy bender or use a floating tremolo.
Product Features:
- Gauge: .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .052 (Light, 12-52)
- Wound 3rd/G string — adds tension for drop tunings or jazz setups
- High-carbon NY Steel core, precision hexagonal shape for dimensional stability
- Reformulated nickel-plated wrap wire for enhanced mid-range magnetic response
- Fusion twist process for up to 131% greater tuning stability vs. standard strings
- Made in the USA at D'Addario's Farmingdale, New York facility
Brand: D'Addario
Model: NYXL1252W
SKU: NYXL1252W
Condition: New
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