Detail 01
9–42 gauge
A super-light electric-guitar string set.
Product detailSKU #1388417100617
D'AddarioNYXL0942 Super Light Electric Guitar Strings - (9-42)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
NYXL0942 is D’Addario’s 9–42 electric-guitar set for standard tuning on most electric guitars. It pairs nickel-plated windings with a high-carbon steel core and reformulated wrap wire, with the manufacturer citing increased tuning stability over traditional nickel-plated strings. The plain steel is tin-coated before winding to resist corrosion. Its light gauge is presented for players using bends, forceful picking, or whammy-bar dives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping a 9–42 set on an electric guitar in standard tuning
- Players using bends, aggressive picking, and whammy-bar dives on electric guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitarists who need a string gauge other than 9–42
- Electric guitars not being used in standard tuning
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
High-carbon steel core
The core is engineered for strength and tuning stability.
Detail 03
Tin-coated plain steel
The coating is applied before winding to protect against oxidation and corrosion.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that 9–42 is the gauge you want for your electric guitar.
- 02The set is specified for standard tuning on most electric guitars.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is NYXL0942?
It is a 9–42 super-light electric-guitar string set.
02Are these made for standard tuning?
Yes. The set is specified for standard tuning on most electric guitars.
03What is coated for corrosion resistance?
A tin coating is applied to the plain steel before winding.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- (9-42)
