D’Addario XS XSE1052 Light Top/Heavy Bottom Coated Electric Guitar Strings – 10-52

Play with a Smooth, Long Lasting Tone – The D’Addario XS XSE1052 Light Top/Heavy Bottom Coated Electric Guitar Strings – 10-52

XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings provide the longest life of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Coated with our groundbreaking XS coating, these premium electric strings attain maximum life and a smooth, fast feel without dampening their outstanding tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings boast superior strength and tuning stability, plus richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with every sweep, slide, and bend. 10-46 Regular Light is their most popular electric gauge, providing a nice balance of tone and playability.

• XS Nickel strings have the longest life of any D’Addario electric string, plus a smooth, fast feel, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
• Premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright tone with increased output, bite, and sustain.
• With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard electric strings.
• XS Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
• XS Nickel coated electric strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at D’Addario’s New York production facility

SPECIFICATIONS

• Gauge: 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom
• Coating: XS
• Number Of Strings: 6
• Set Type: Sets
• Wrap Material: Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel

Manufacturer: D’Addario
Model: XSE1052
SKU: I688421-N-9-WHXE
UPC: 019954361969

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