Light Gauge Guitar Strings / Light Gauge Electric Guitar Strings

09-41

Super Light Electric Guitar Strings

$8.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

Product comes with code for 150 Points This item does not come with Points

Product Details

SKU: EPN120

XL Pure Nickel is our vintage electric string set, designed to embody the vibe of the ‘50s. In that early era of electric guitar, pure nickel was the main alloy used in electric guitar strings. Made with a high carbon steel core and pure nickel wrap wire, these electric strings revive the rich, clean tones heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music. Our lightest gauge of Pure Nickel strings, this 09-41 Super Light set is easy to bend and very flexible.

Ideal For: All Genres, 50s/60s Rock

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

XL Pure Nickel offers the vintage guitar tone of the 1950s.
Pure Nickel wrap wire revives the rich, clean string sound heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music.
Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Pure Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
Pure Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points
D’Addario electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Tension
PL009	E4	13.100 lbs
PL011	B3	11.000 lbs
PL016	G3	14.700 lbs
PNG023	D3	16.700 lbs
PNG031	A2	16.900 lbs
PNG041	E2	15.700 lbs

FAQs

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How can I extend the life of my strings?

There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of your strings. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your strings:

1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D'Addario XT or XS strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone of uncoated strings.

3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance.

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D'Addario strings are my go-to strings

D'Addario strings are my go-to strings. One of the best guitar repair shops in Nashville sells D'Addario strings exclusively. I have chromes, nickel wound and pure nickel strings on my guitars. The strings also are reasonably priced. I also like the Players Circle

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My favorite strings they have ballenced tension that stabilizes your neck and allows your guitar to be its best potential for playing as well as tone
Long lasting and fast shipping from Dadario

A Modern Sound, Rooted In Tradition

D'Addario XL Pure Nickel strings look back to the '50s, when nickel was the primary alloy found in electric guitar strings. Pure Nickel brings back the richer, warmer timbres found in traditional blues, classic rock, rockabilly, and more.

Xl Pure Nickel 11-48

"D'Addario's Pure Nickel formula made me a believer!"
– Dweezil Zappa

Xl Pure Nickel 10-45

"I’ve used XL Pure Nickel for my entire career. D'Addario strings have the perfect balance of brightness, warmth, longevity, and playability."
– George Lynch

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Xl Pure Nickel 10-45

"I use D’Addario strings on acoustic and electric to get the exact tone I want. It's fun to play a string that’s built well and feels good."
– Eric Johnson

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Wound To Perfection 800,000 Times A Day.

String Winding Technology

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

Wound To Perfection 800,000 Times A Day.

String Winding Technology

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

Six Sides Of Stability.

Hex Core Construction

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

Six Sides Of Stability.

Hex Core Construction

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.