Detail 01
Hybrid gauges
Medium top strings are paired with an extra-heavy bottom end: .011, .014, .019, .032, .044, and .056.
Product detailSKU #1431960746206
D'AddarioNYXL1156 Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D’Addario NYXL1156 pairs medium top strings with an extra-heavy bottom end in a .011, .014, .019, .032, .044, .056 set. The hybrid gauge layout is optimized for Drop D, keeping the upper strings at a familiar feel while giving the lower strings a firmer, more resonant foundation. Its high-carbon steel core and reformulated nickel-plated wrap wire are designed for tuning stability, higher tension tolerance, added output, and a crisp modern voice with crunch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop D guitar setups that need medium-feeling top strings and a heavier lower register.
- Players using bends or alternate tunings who want the stated tuning-stability-focused construction.
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
It is described as offering higher tension tolerance and improved tuning stability.
Detail 03
Nickel-plated wrap wire
The reformulated wrap is described as providing added output and a crisp, modern tone with crunch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the .011–.056 medium-top/extra-heavy-bottom gauge layout matches your intended Drop D setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in the NYXL1156 set?
The gauges are .011, .014, .019, .032, .044, and .056.
02Is NYXL1156 made for Drop D?
Yes. Its medium-top/extra-heavy-bottom layout is optimized for Drop D tuning.
03How do the top and bottom strings differ?
The medium top strings retain a familiar feel, while the heavier bottom strings are designed for a firm, resonant low end.
