XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. D'Addario's best-belling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles.

10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom gauge sets have a deeper low-end than Regular Lights, balanced with comfortable playability.