Detail 01
Ultrathin polymer coating
Provides a smooth playing surface and helps protect against oxidation and corrosion.
Product detailSKU #1500000369697
D'AddarioXS Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - 11 - 49
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for electric guitarists who want nickel-plated steel strings with a coated, smooth-playing surface. The XS design combines an ultrathin polymer layer with an NY Steel hexagonal core and Fusion Twist wrapping. In use, that construction is intended to preserve clarity, harmonics, intonation, tuning stability, and sustain while helping the strings resist oxidation and corrosion over time. The title identifies this set as 11–49.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric-guitar setups needing an 11–49 nickel-plated steel string set.
- Players seeking a smooth coated surface while retaining clear, defined notes.
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
Forms the core of each XS Nickel string and is paired with the wrap construction for intonation and stability.
Detail 03
Fusion Twist wrap process
Tightens the nickel-plated steel wrap’s grip on the core to reduce slack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the 11–49 gauge range suits your electric-guitar setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is this XS Nickel set?
The title identifies it as an 11–49 set.
02Are these coated strings?
Yes. They use an ultrathin polymer coating designed to keep the surface smooth while helping resist oxidation and corrosion.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 49
