D'Addario EXL120BT Balanced Tension XL Nickel Super Light Electric Guitar Strings
XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. D'Addario's best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974.
09-40 Balanced Tension Electric Guitar Strings
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. This 09-40 Super Light Balanced Tension set is designed for greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings.
Features
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D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, revered by players since 1974.
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Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
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Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
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XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
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XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at D'Addario's New York production facility.
String Tension
| NOTE | DIAMETER | TENSION |
|---|---|---|
| E4 | 0.009 in | 13.1 lbs |
| B3 | 0.012 | 13.1 |
| G3 | 0.015 | 12.9 |
| D3 | 0.022 | 13.3 |
| A2 | 0.030 | 13.9 |
| E2 | 0.040 | 13.2 |
Specs
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Coating: Uncoated
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Number Of Strings: 6
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Set Type: Sets
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Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| Series | D'Addario XL Series |
| Protective Coating | No |
| Material | Nickel Plated |
| First String Gauge | .009 |
| Last String Gauge | .040 |
| Winding | Round |



