Detail 01
XT coating
The coating is applied to each string for corrosion resistance and consistency.

Independent shopping perspective
D'Addario XT .010–.046 Custom strings bring the XT coated-string format to electric guitar in a .010–.046 set. Each string receives XT coating for corrosion resistance and consistency, over a NY Steel core with nickel-plated steel wrap wire. The coating is designed to retain the natural feel of uncoated strings without the slippery response associated with some coated options. Color-coded ball ends simplify sorting during a restring, while the corrosion-resistant packaging is intended to protect the set in storage and transit.

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What matters in use
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 01
The coating is applied to each string for corrosion resistance and consistency.
Detail 02
These are the construction materials identified for the strings.
Detail 03
This is the supplied gauge designation.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. They are D'Addario XT electric guitar strings.
The XT coating is designed to avoid a slippery feel while retaining the feel of uncoated nickel-plated steel.
The ball ends are color-coded for quick, accurate identification.
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