Detail 01
11–56 gauge
The set is identified as 11–56 in the product title.
Product detailSKU #1500000447884
D'AddarioXS Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - 11 - 56
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D’Addario XS Nickel is an 11–56 electric-guitar string set with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, an NY Steel hexagonal core, and an ultrathin polymer coating. The Fusion Twist wrap process is designed to hold the wrap wire more tightly around the core. Its coating helps resist oxidation and corrosion while retaining a smooth playing surface. D’Addario describes the set as offering warm, defined tone, rich harmonics, and sustained tuning stability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric-guitar maintenance when you want a coated 11–56 set.
- Players seeking a smooth string surface with nickel-plated steel wrap wire.
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
Ultrathin polymer coating
The coating is intended to help prevent oxidation and corrosion.
Detail 03
NY Steel hexagonal core
This is the core material and shape used in each string.
Detail 04
Fusion Twist wrap process
It gives the nickel-plated steel wrap a tighter grip on the core.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that an 11–56 electric-guitar string gauge suits your instrument and setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these strings coated?
Yes. They use an ultrathin polymer coating.
02What are the strings wrapped with?
They use nickel-plated steel wrap wire.
03What gauge is this set?
It is identified as an 11–56 set.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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