D'Addario NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom, 9-46 Gauge, 3-Pack

SKU: DANYXL09463P MFR: NYXL0946-3P
$33.99
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Key Features

  • Experience enhanced tone quality and sustain with these D'Addario NYXL guitar strings.
  • Achieve superior playability; the super light top/regular bottom gauge is great for solos.
  • Enjoy extended string life; the nickel-plated steel wrap resists corrosion for lasting use.
  • These durable guitar strings offer consistent performance, set after set, for all genres.
  • Get exceptional value with this convenient 3-pack of D'Addario NYXL electric guitar strings.
  • The 9-46 string gauge provides balanced tension, perfect for various playing styles.
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What makes the NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set unique?

The NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set is unique due to its hybrid gauge set, high carbon steel construction, and hexagonal core construction. These features provide superior break strength, enhanced tuning stability, and precise intonation.

What is the benefit of the hexagonal core construction?

The hexagonal core construction allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

What is the significance of the NY Steel processing?

The NY Steel processing in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York, delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance, making these strings a reliable choice for any electric guitar player.

Who manufactures the NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set?

The NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set is manufactured by D'Addario, a reputable brand known for producing high-quality musical instruments and accessories.

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Review Summary

2022-03-25T08:28:26

Rated 5 out of 5

9.5 = Goldilocks

I like the 9.5 option. I wanted something lighter than the 10s, but not too light - these fit. For NYXL strings in general, I like how they respond to bending - it feels like I get more pitch bending per force than other strings.

Steven F.

D'Addario NYXL0946 Specifications

  • Ideal for

    All genres

  • Wrap Material

    Nickel-Plated Steel

  • Coating

    Uncoated

  • Number of Strings

    6

  • Gauges

    Plain Steel: .009, .011, .016
    Nickel Wound: .026, .036, .046

  • Set Type

    Sets, Multipacks

  • UPC Code

    019954295806

About D'Addario NYXL0946

FEATURED REVIEWS

9.5 = Goldilocks

By Steven F.

I like the 9.5 option. I wanted something lighter than the 10s, but not too light - these fit. For NYXL strings in general, I like how they respond to bending - it feels like I get more pitch bending per force than other strings.

You'll experience a new level of musical freedom, confidence, and power with the NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set. This innovative hybrid gauge set is designed to provide a robust fundamental low end, coupled with exceptional flexibility on the high strings, making it a versatile choice for any electric guitar player.

Crafted with high carbon steel, these strings boast superior break strength, enhanced tuning stability, and an accentuated mid-range frequency response. This means you can play louder, bend farther, and stay in tune longer than ever before.

Proudly envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D'Addario in New York, these strings feature a precision-engineered, break-resistant, high-carbon steel core and plain steel alloy. This unique combination delivers a level of durability and performance that sets it apart in the market.

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to exact specifications, ensuring high performance and quality. The string winding technology, designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guarantees a production range of 500,000 to 700,000 strings per day, ensuring consistency and accuracy in every string produced.

The hexagonal core construction, pioneered by D'Addario, allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation. The NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set also features NY Steel, processed in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. This premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance, making these strings a reliable choice for any electric guitar player.

Experience the difference of the NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set, and elevate your performance to new heights.

D'Addario NYXL0946 Features

  • NYXL's feature D'Addario's exclusive New York manufactured
  • High carbon steel alloy for unprecedented strength Play Fearlessly
  • Improved tuning stability compared to traditional nickel wound strings - get in tune faster, stay in tune better
  • Wound strings with enhanced mid-range frequency response in the 1 - 3.5 kHz range more presence and crunch to cut through the mix
  • NYXL0946 offers strong fundamental low end, but with super flexibility on the high strings
  • Plain Steel .009, .011, .016, Nickel Wound: .026, .036, .046
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh

Key Features

  • Experience enhanced tone quality and sustain with these D'Addario NYXL guitar strings.
  • Achieve superior playability; the super light top/regular bottom gauge is great for solos.
  • Enjoy extended string life; the nickel-plated steel wrap resists corrosion for lasting use.
  • These durable guitar strings offer consistent performance, set after set, for all genres.
  • Get exceptional value with this convenient 3-pack of D'Addario NYXL electric guitar strings.
  • The 9-46 string gauge provides balanced tension, perfect for various playing styles.

What's in the box:

  • 3x D'Addario NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar String Set