The D'Addario NYXL0946 is a hybrid-gauge set of nickel wound electric guitar strings, combining super light gauges on the top three strings with regular-gauge strings on the bottom three. The idea is simple: lighter top strings give you easier bends and more articulation on leads, while the heavier bottom strings keep your chords full and your low end solid.
At the heart of the NYXL line is D'Addario's proprietary NY Steel — a high-carbon steel core wire drawn in-house at their Farmingdale, New York facility. This hex-core construction gives the strings a noticeable edge in break strength and tuning stability compared to standard nickel wound strings. The reformulated nickel plated windings also improve magnetic response, with an enhanced mid-range frequency output in the 1–3.5 kHz range that adds presence and cut to your tone. The strings arrive in corrosion-resistant packaging to keep them fresh until you're ready to play.
Product Features:
- Hybrid gauge: Plain Steel .009, .011, .016 / Nickel Wound .026, .036, .046
- NY Steel hex core — high-carbon steel drawn in-house for superior break strength
- Up to 131% greater tuning stability vs. traditional nickel wound strings
- Enhanced mid-range frequency response (1–3.5 kHz) for more presence and crunch
- Corrosion-resistant, environmentally friendly packaging keeps strings fresh
- Made in Farmingdale, New York by D'Addario
Brand: D'Addario
Model: NYXL0946
SKU: NYXL0946
Condition: New
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