Detail 01
XT coating
The coating is applied to each string for corrosion resistance and consistency.
Product detailSKU #1500000286198
D'AddarioXT Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Coated Strings - Medium (.011-.049)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D'Addario XT .011–.049 Medium strings are a coated electric-guitar set built around a NY Steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire. The thin XT treatment adds corrosion resistance while aiming to retain the familiar feel of uncoated nickel-plated steel. In use, the color-coded ball ends help keep a string change organized, including under low stage lighting. This medium set is described with more tension and resistance, plus increased volume, for players who want those characteristics from their electric-guitar strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric-guitar players seeking the .011–.049 medium gauge’s increased tension and resistance.
- Players changing strings in dim stage conditions, where color-coded ball ends aid identification.
- Keeping replacement strings protected in storage or transit with corrosion-resistant packaging.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a gauge other than the supplied .011–.049 medium set.
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 core with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
These are the core and wrap materials used in the set.
Detail 03
Medium .011–.049 gauge
This set is described as offering increased volume with slightly more tension and resistance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that .011–.049 medium gauge is the set you want before restringing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these coated strings?
Yes. Each string receives D'Addario’s XT coating for corrosion resistance.
02Do they feel coated?
The XT coating is designed to preserve the natural feel of an uncoated string and avoid a slippery feel.
03What gauge is this set?
It is the .011–.049 Medium set.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Medium (.011-.049)
