Detail 01
09–42 gauge
All three included electric guitar string sets use this gauge range.
Product detailSKU #1500000386932
D'AddarioXS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings - 3-Pack - 09 - 42
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For players using 09–42 electric guitar strings, this package provides three D’Addario XS Nickel sets. The XS coating is designed for long service life without sacrificing tone, while giving the strings a smooth, quick-playing surface. Beneath the coating, a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wraps and Fusion Twist technology provide the set’s stated strength and tuning stability. The result is voiced with richer harmonics, greater clarity and defined response across sweeps, slides and bends.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Preparing three identical 09–42 sets for scheduled electric guitar restringing.
- Players looking for coated electric strings with clear slide and bend detail.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who use an electric guitar string gauge other than 09–42.
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
XS coating
Designed to provide long life alongside a smooth, fast feel without damping tone.
Detail 03
NY Steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire
These materials are part of the string construction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that 09–42 is your intended gauge.
- 02Plan for three matching sets in the package.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a single string set?
No. It contains three 09–42 electric guitar string sets.
02Do the strings have a coating?
Yes. They use the XS coating.
03What is the core material?
The strings use a NY Steel core.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 42
