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10-26

Name: 10-26 High Strung/Nashville Tuning, XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: EXL150H
Price: 7.49 USD
Availability: InStock

High Strung/Nashville Electric Guitar Strings

$7.49

Tone

Bright Mellow

Code Value: 125 Points Code Value: Not Applicable

Product Details

SKU: EXL150H

XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. 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. Popular with studio musicians for doubling 6-string guitar parts to achieve a 12-string effect, this 10-26 High Strung/Nashville Tuning gauge utilizes the higher 'octave' strings of a 12-string set to achieve a shimmering, "high-strung" tone.

Ideal For: Studio/Recording, Nashville Tuning

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, revered by players since 1974.
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL010	E4	0.010 in	16.2 lbs
PL014	B3	0.014 in	17.8 lbs
PL009	G4	0.009 in	18.6 lbs
PL012	D4	0.012 in	18.5 lbs
PL018	A3	0.018 in	23.4 lbs
NW026	E3	0.026 in	23.2 lbs

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How can I extend the life of my strings?

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1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D'Addario X-Series 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.

Dial It In. Crank It Out.

XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular guitar strings, are precision wound with nickel plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result—strings with long lasting, distinctive, bright tone and excellent intonation—is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.

XL Nickel 11-52

"D'Addario strings are the best I've ever used. It's as simple as that."
– Mark Tremonti

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XL Nickel 09-42

"I always use D’Addario strings on everything, acoustic and electric. In thirty years I’ve never had a bad string on a guitar."
– Mark Knopfler

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XL Nickel 12-54

"D’Addario strings are a very important part of the technical quilt that make up my guitar tone. Whether we are in the studio or on stage, my band and I only use D’Addario strings."
– Brandi Carlile

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XL Nickel 10-46

"D'Addario strings provide me comfort, great tone, and quality that I can definitely rely on."
– Lari Basilio

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XL Nickel 50-105

"I couldn't do what I do without the continual support of D'Addario and I have relied on their strings for decades."
– Oteil Burbridge

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Round, Wound, And Responsive.

Round Wound Strings

Round wound strings have the feel and tone that most players are familiar with. This string construction combines the strength of the steel core with the tonal properties of the wrap wire alloy.

Round, Wound, And Responsive.

Round Wound Strings

Round wound strings have the feel and tone that most players are familiar with. This string construction combines the strength of the steel core with the tonal properties of the wrap wire alloy.

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.

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.