Detail 01
9-11-16 top strings
The super-light top is designed for fluid lead playing and bending.
Product detailSKU #1401720412730
D'AddarioNYXL0946 Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
NYXL0946 combines 9-11-16 top strings with 24-32-46 lower strings for a Super Light Top/Regular Bottom electric set. The light top is designed around fast lead work and string bends, while the lower three strings provide balanced tension and a solid low end. High-carbon steel cores and a corrosion-resistant tin coating underpin its stated 131% tuning-stability increase. Greater magnetic properties are also intended to bring higher output, stronger midrange response, and added sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast lead passages and bends using the 9-11-16 super-light top strings.
- Players combining lighter top strings with a solid low end for dropped tunings.
- Barre chords and complex chord work with the set’s balanced lower-string tension.
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
24-32-46 bottom strings
The lower half is described as providing balanced tension, solid low end, and dropped-tuning capability.
Detail 03
High-carbon core with corrosion-resistant tin coating
The construction supports the set’s stated tuning stability and extended string life.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the gauges in NYXL0946?
The top three are 9-11-16, and the bottom three are 24-32-46.
02Can these strings handle dropped tunings?
The 24-32-46 bottom strings are described as handling dropped tunings with ease.
03What is the intended benefit of the lighter top strings?
They are designed for fast, fluid lead playing and string bending.
