Detail 01
Ultrathin polymer coating
Provides a smooth playing surface and helps prevent oxidation and corrosion.
Product detailSKU #1500000369695
D'AddarioXS Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - 09 - 42
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D'Addario XS Nickel 09-42 is a coated electric-guitar string set with nickel-plated steel wrap wire around an NY Steel hexagonal core. Its ultrathin polymer coating keeps the surface smooth while helping guard against oxidation and corrosion. The Fusion Twist process tightens the connection between the wrap and core, supporting tuning stability and longer string life. For maintenance or a full restring, this set is specifically the 09-42 gauge option.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric-guitar restringing with a 09-42 set that has a smooth coated surface and corrosion protection.
- Players seeking a string construction designed to support tuning stability during regular playing and maintenance cycles.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars requiring a 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
NY Steel hexagonal core with Fusion Twist construction
The tighter wrap-to-core grip is designed to support tuning stability and string life.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that 09-42 is the gauge range you need before restringing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is this set?
It is a 09-42 electric guitar string set.
02Are these coated strings?
Yes. They use an ultrathin polymer coating that provides a smooth surface and helps prevent oxidation and corrosion.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 42
