Customers say
Customers praise the strings for their good sound quality, durability, and tuning stability. They find the strings to be durable, with a nice tone that stays in tune for long periods of consistent playing. The strings are also appreciated for their feel, playability, and bendability. However, some customers have mixed opinions on whether the strings offer good value for money.
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D’Addario NYXL guitar strings will bend further, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any string you’ve played before. Envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D’Addario in New York, this newly engineered, break-resistant, high-carbon steel core and plain steel alloy delivers a whole new level of freedom, confidence, and power. NYXL’s provide more strength and up to 131% greater tuning stability by utilizing a completely reinvented wire drawing process coupled with a revolutionary “fusion twist” process for the plain steels. The reformulated nickel plated string windings have greater magnetic properties resulting in higher output and enhanced mid-range frequency response for more presence and crunch.
PREMIUM GUITAR STRING – NYXLs are our premium uncoated electric strings, delivering unrivaled strength and tuning stability, plus enhanced mid-range.
CUT THROUGH THE MIX – The premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for NYXLs provides accentuated frequency response in the 1 – 3.5 kHz range, so you get more presence and crunch to cut through the mix.
STRONGER STRING – Fusion Twist technology assures NYXL electric guitar strings stay in tune 131% better than standard strings, while the NY Steel core wire makes them up to 40% stronger.
EARN REWARD POINTS – NYXL strings come with a code which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
MADE IN THE USA – NYXL electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
| Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 4.44 x 0.75 x 4.31 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| ASIN | B012YHV0HI |
| Item model number | NYXL1046-3P |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #3 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 15, 2015 |
| Color Name | Silver |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Nickel Plated |
| Size | 3-Pack |
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by Shelby
Best Guitar strings hands down
TL;DR: These things are some sort of magic steel forged from Dwarven Mithril. The hype is real, D’addario are string wizards.Like a lot of guitarists, I never really cared that much about strings. Sure I’ve had packs that I liked more than others, sure I have a gauge that I prefer, but I was never overly picky and never saw the point in buying expensive strings. In fact, I had a bad experience with some premium Elixers years and years ago that probably wasn’t indicative of how good Elixer strings actually are, but it pretty much put me off of ever buying strings priced over $5.After recently having multiple strings break while restringing with more affordable strings, I decided to finally give NYXL strings a try. I’ve always heard that they are really good but never gave in to the hype.It’s kind of hard to accurately describe these strings. They are phenomenal really. They have a feel that no other string I’ve tried has. There’s like a slightly tighter tension there, but the resistance is still at the level I want for bending. I like 10s because I want easier bends, but still have more push back and resistance than a set of 9s (which feel like spaghetti noodles to me). These things feel almost like the tension of 11s (which I used to use for many years until I realized they were killing my fingers) but are so easy to play. They almost have like a very slightly waxy feel, which honestly feels amazing under your fingers. It probably sounds silly but they honestly do have a premium feel to them. I had zero issues stringing these up, and didn’t need to pre-stretch them near as much as other strings I’ve used. They also just straight up stay in tune. I’ve only had to retune my LP slightly, and my Tele is rock solid. I can imagine these working really well for trems.I normally can’t tell the difference between how strings sound. Since I’ve switched from 11s to 10s I can’t tell a difference from either gauge besides feel. But these strings are obviously louder with a punchier mid range. Personally I’m not a huge fan of how bright and shrill a brand new set of strings can be, but these don’t have that issue. The bright treble is definitely there, but the mid range is so much more pronounced, which is what I like personally. I never thought I’d prefer the sound of one set of strings to another, but these really do make my guitars sound the way I feel they were meant to sound. They really fill out to sound of my Tele as well which was a pleasant surprise.I’ve been playing these for hours on end on both my Tele and LP for almost a week now while playing at home and rehearsal in my band. I can’t see any real signs of wear. Normally around this time I’ve worn in a new set of strings pretty thoroughly but this are still pretty close to looking new. More importantly they still sound just as bright as a fresh pack.The fact that D’addario offers a points reward system as well is pretty awesome. Seems like for every 8 packs I can get a free pack of these, which is more than I can say for any other brand.Long story short, the hype is real. Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it’s really a no brainer. These strings truly are amazing. I won’t string any of my electric guitars with anything else now that I’ve tried these.
by justin dankha
My Go-To Guitar Strings â The Best Out There!
These are hands down my favorite guitar strings! They feel great under the fingers, deliver excellent tone, and hold their tuning really well. Whether I’m playing casually or performing, they never let me down.They also last longer than other strings Iâve tried, which is a huge plus. If you’re looking for reliable, high-quality strings that sound amazing, these are definitely worth picking up!
by Inna Tysoe
Worth the price
I got these NYXL strings for my short-scale electric guitar. They are really nice strings with fast attack and some nice mids and lots of detail. They also require very little stretching. Once on the guitar and they stay in tune very well. They are also very good for bends.They are well made and consistent between packs. They all come in a single bag (which is supposed to be environmentally friendly). Fortunately, the ball ends are all color coded and a chart on the back specifies the thickness and order of each string. So long as you follow the color codes, installing them should be no problem. If you have a Floyd rose where you have to cut the ball ends off, Iâd remove and install one string at a time and then tune them all up at the end (just to save confusion).As well as the strings, you also get a circular NYXL sticker in every pack.ConclusionA great set of strings that might require some work the first time you install them.The only negative is that they require a little work when setting up. You canât just switch from regular dâaddario XLâs. The string tension is different and the strings oscillate a little more. You will have to intonate your guitar and move the saddles a little further back than with stock XLâs so check how much room you have to spare for the saddles. On a strat you can easily end up at the limit requiring you to either raise the action or go up a half size.ConclusionBearing in mind that they cost about three times the price of standard strings and the extra work setting up they arenât perfect. But they do sound better and last longer. I found that they are about 50% better than the cheaper strings. So I think they are worth it if youâre willing to put in the effort and donât mind the extra cost.These are my favorite strings for the really nice tone and longevity and stability.
by Cameron S.
Great strings
Bought 12-60 to play in drop A. Best strings I’ve ever played. They sound amazing, well worth the money.Pros:Bright, deep and ring when you want them to, they hold tuning once they are broken in. I’m more of a rhythm guitar player so I like the chugs, big chord progressions, harmonics, string skipping goodness and strumming techniques over shredding. But I can get some pretty good bends and finger taps in there too.Cons:The only con I can think of is how much time it takes to break the strings in. I’ll string up a new set and spend an hour or 2 tuning, stretching the strings and retuning. And come back the next day have to do it again. But that’s honestly just a gripe and not on the strings themselves I don’t think.I guess if you are a harder player, do a metric ceap ton of bends or stuff like pinch harmonics. You may want to go for a slinkier set of strings.Overall:I change my strings regularly, so I don’t knkw how long they will really last for. And like I said once they are broken in, my tuning is quick and easy. They usually fall a hair flat, not even enough to go down to the next lowest note.
by Todd
Excellent Strings
Iâve used the regular xlâs for over 30 years along with Ernie Ball super slinkys and finally got around to trying these. Excellent strings. No intonation or tuning issues and they sound, feel and play great. The only downside is theyâre very expensive but they claim they last longer. Weâll see
by Amazon Customer
these 8-38 NYXL strings are my favorite. They are durable and easy to play and feel good. The only downside is the price.
by Raf
Excellent set of strings. Lovely tone compared to the Ernies I used to get. Got away with a 2.5 step bend & all!
by Ronnie B.
När jag öppnade asken där det dÃ¥ skulle ligga 3 sett strängar separat förpackade i väl förflutna plastförpackningar. SÃ¥ hittade jag istället tvÃ¥ slarvigt ihoprullade srängrullar använda gamla strängar. Dessutom! inte ensengÃ¥ng 6à 3 paket. Snacka om förvÃ¥nad…
by Ajay
Just to be clear: this review is for Amazonâs delivery experience. The product itself is quite good.I order strings on a regular basis and more often than not, I receive used, broken ones, possibly returned from another customer. This coupled with the frequent delays in delivery and exchange has driven me to write this review. Amazon really needs to work on their delivery experience and QC.
by TomB
Great strings. Excellent tone and long life. I use NYXL across all of my guitars.