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10-46

Regular Light Coated Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack

£43.50

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Bright Mellow

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Product comes with code for 825 Points This item does not come with Points

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XS Electric 10-46 String Change Bundle

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Product Details

SKU: XSE1046-3P

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 our most popular electric gauge, providing a nice balance of tone and playability.

Ideal For: All Genres

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

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 our exacting specifications at our New York production facility

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
XSPL010	E4	0.010 in	7.375 kgs
XSPL013	B3	0.013 in	6.995 kgs
XSPL017	G3	0.017 in	7.535 kgs
XSNW026	D3	0.026 in	8.324 kgs
XSNW036	A2	0.036 in	8.614 kgs
XSNW046	E2	0.046 in	7.649 kgs

FAQs

How do I restring my guitar?

Click here to learn how to restring a guitar.

How do I tune my guitar?

Click here to learn how to tune a guitar.

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.

5 stars: 16 (89%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 2 (11%)

I've used D'Addario strings for over 35 years. At one time I was changing strings 2x/ week. Being a guitar tech I've had the privilege of trying almost everything else on the market. I've gone from XL110 to NYXL to XS. D'Addario continues to level up each time. I will continue to recommend only D'Addario to all my customers and will use only those myself.

Best Strings

Order shipped quickly

Order shipped quickly. Great strings!

Good price, decent sound

Good price for long-lasting, decent-sounding strings.

Very good strings

Fabulous tone from these strings.

Awesome strings, really good quality

Love this!

Love these strings

Awesome strings! I usually use EXLs or ernie ball but my corrosive sweat tears through strings so I decided to give XS Coated a chance these rock! Also retain their fresh sound for much longer than non coated strings little pricey but definitely worth it. Will have to buy in 2 packs or 3 packs in the future

Recently switched back to D'Addario strings after a long stint with Ernie. I can happily say I will stay with D'Addario. Great strings; I especially like the coated range. I also love the Player Points system. I have only been collecting for around a year, but have already cashed in a couple of times, and the delivery is super quick. If only other customer reward systems were this generous. Thanks!

Started using XS on acoustic, and love the feel and playability, the longevity is brilliant. Now gradually stringing my electrics with XS for the same reason.

really good strings feel good to play amazing strings

Probably the best strings I've used.

Best tone and best sustainability.
I used different brands in the past. Since quite some time I changed and use solely these ones (for now ;-)) I'm absolutely convinced and satisfied.

Very sensitive and hard to break string. I change elixir's for 10 years when tried the xs.big step

Great strings, price is way too high!!!

We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the strings! XS is our premium string line, and offers the longest life of any D'Addario electric guitar string! Because of the premium materials and significantly improved lifespan, the increased value is reflected in the price compared to our flagship sets. Thank you as always for choosing D'Addario!

Awesome strings, but the price of these has gone up too far

The D'Addario Tone Lives On In Every String

XS is breathing new life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers the highest level of protection for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel. XS is the most innovative string ever created.

XS Nickel 10-46

"I recently moved over to D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric guitar strings. Diggin' the 10's. Love the sound and fantastic smooth feel. Long lasting as well."
– Bartees Strange

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Greg Plays XS Nickel

"XS Nickel electric feel and sound like the strings I wish I'd always had."
– Greg Howe

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10X Thinner Than A Human Hair.

Ultra Thin Coating

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

10X Thinner Than A Human Hair.

Ultra Thin Coating

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

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.

Prevents Slack, Powers Stability.

Fusion Twist Feature

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

Prevents Slack, Powers Stability.

Fusion Twist Feature

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

NY Strong.

NY Steel

NY Steel is processed in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

NY Strong.

NY Steel

NY Steel is processed in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds.

Wire Drawing

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds.

Wire Drawing

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.