---
product_id: 419893925
title: "D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XS Nickel Coated, XSE1046, Regular Light Gauge 10-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "156 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/419893925-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-xs-nickel-coated-xse1046-regular-light
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region: Romania
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# Longest life of any D’Addario electric string Bright tone with increased output & sustain 131% better tuning stability D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XS Nickel Coated, XSE1046, Regular Light Gauge 10-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** 156 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Play longer, sound brighter, stay sharper — XS Nickel strings redefine your tone.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XS Nickel Coated, XSE1046, Regular Light Gauge 10-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** 156 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/419893925-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-xs-nickel-coated-xse1046-regular-light)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in the USA:** Crafted to exacting specs in New York for premium quality and reliability
- • **Endurance Champion:** Experience the longest-lasting strings with ultra-thin XS coating
- • **Smooth Playability:** Sleek, fast feel with no fraying or peeling for effortless fretboard slides
- • **Vibrant Sonic Clarity:** Reformulated nickel wrap delivers bright, biting tone with rich sustain
- • **Unmatched Tuning Stability:** Stay in tune 131% longer with NY Steel core & Fusion Twist tech

## Overview

D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings combine cutting-edge XS coating with NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology to deliver 131% better tuning stability, the longest lifespan among D’Addario strings, and a bright, sustained tone. Engineered for professional players seeking durability and clarity, these light gauge 10-46 strings offer smooth playability without compromising sonic brilliance, all proudly made in the USA.

## Description

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.

Review: Great strings - I like these strings quite a bit. The coating provides a slightly slippery feeling under the fingers that makes sliding your hands around the fretboard smoother than playing on standard strings. The coating feels more subtle than the coating on the equivalent Elixir strings. They have a balanced tone that lasts and lasts. These easily sound lively and new for more than three times as long as a standard XL set of strings making them a reasonable value proposition. I have used a single set for over a year on one of my guitars and it still sounds close to a new set of strings. One thing I don't like; the ball ends only feature three colors to differentiate the string gauges rather than the typical D'Addario color scheme with six different colors. While you can still identify each string gauge, it is not as easy to figure out what you need from the container because you have to examine both the ball end color and determine whether the string is wound or plain to know what gauge it is.
Review: My favorite strongs on planet earth! - Feel: If you're reading this you're probably not one of those "coated strings suck" snobs. But if you are, let me say these strings don't behave like coated strings, except for their playability and longevity aspect. They feel sleek, slippery, but not artificially so. Even the non-wound high strings stay slippery, they don't get that chunky, rusty feel after a couple weeks, they are a real pleasure to play! Stability & longevity: I've been playing for about 30 years, and I don't notice any tuning issues that I didn't notice with other strings, coated or not, so as far as I can tell stability isn't an issue. I used to use Elixirs (for longevity) but the last 2 or 3 years it's only D'Addario XS for me, for acoustics and electrics. No joke, I got 1.5 years out of these on my acoustic. Granted I don't play it every day, but weekly, yes. I regularly get 5 or 6 months on my electrics which I play nearly daily. YMMV as with anything, but I'm telling you these are the real deal, there is no better string at the time of this writing, in my humble opinion. Sound: Electric sound- who cares; there's so much more to your sound than the strings on an electric, so play strings that feel good and last, agree with me or not but that's my advice. Acoustic sound- well, if you're a sound snob for your acoustics, you may -or may not- like these. They don't seem as bright and nasally as Elixirs, but they are bright and crisp, for what I like my acoustics to sounds like they're perfect for me. If you have a spruce top, you may think they're extra bright, my main one is solid mahogany so they work wonderful. Again, YMMV if you seek a specific sound from acoustic strings based on your guitar's wood or top type.

## Features

- CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XS Nickel strings have the longest life of any D’Addario electric string, plus a smooth, fast feel, with no fraying, peeling, or dampening, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
- BRIGHT TONE - Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright tone with increased output, bite, and sustain.
- STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - 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.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - XS Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – XS Nickel coated electric strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09TQ5GMM6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #233 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,581) |
| Date First Available | March 5, 2022 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.4 ounces |
| Item model number | XSE1046 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.45 x 0.28 x 4.45 inches |
| Size | 1-Pack |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Bronze |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** silver
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Bronze

## Images

![D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XS Nickel Coated, XSE1046, Regular Light Gauge 10-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611NRvtBi0L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this cause any damage or excessive use on fretboard or frets? I’ve noticed the chemically coated strings in past have unwanted wear on fretboards**
A: I tend to get LESS wear on the nut, saddle and frets/fretboard from the XS strings. I have been playing them on my acoustics since 2021, and they work great. The coating is not chemical, but rather thin polymere.

**Q: Looking looking for strings for a hollow body 335 style guitar. Daily light for a beginner**
A: The half round EHR 310s are a great place to start.
Long lasting string,less scratching noise from your fingers on the string.

**Q: Do the XS superlights come w colored-coded ball ends?**
A: The XS series has color coded ball ends.

**Q: The XS packaging shows the color coding of std strings, but seems the actual string pkg are brass/slvr/blk.  Is this correct?  It's confusing.**
A: That is correct.  You’ll reference the inside guide was to what strings and which color for each.  They’re also bundled in pairs so the low E and the A are together, the D and the G are together, and the B and the high E.  No pair has the same color combo (brass with black, or silver with black) etc so if you work with each pair one at a time, I’ve found it the easiest to keep track of what I’m doing.  Hope this helps!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings
*by D***S on January 5, 2026*

I like these strings quite a bit. The coating provides a slightly slippery feeling under the fingers that makes sliding your hands around the fretboard smoother than playing on standard strings. The coating feels more subtle than the coating on the equivalent Elixir strings. They have a balanced tone that lasts and lasts. These easily sound lively and new for more than three times as long as a standard XL set of strings making them a reasonable value proposition. I have used a single set for over a year on one of my guitars and it still sounds close to a new set of strings. One thing I don't like; the ball ends only feature three colors to differentiate the string gauges rather than the typical D'Addario color scheme with six different colors. While you can still identify each string gauge, it is not as easy to figure out what you need from the container because you have to examine both the ball end color and determine whether the string is wound or plain to know what gauge it is.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite strongs on planet earth!
*by A***L on November 4, 2023*

Feel: If you're reading this you're probably not one of those "coated strings suck" snobs. But if you are, let me say these strings don't behave like coated strings, except for their playability and longevity aspect. They feel sleek, slippery, but not artificially so. Even the non-wound high strings stay slippery, they don't get that chunky, rusty feel after a couple weeks, they are a real pleasure to play! Stability & longevity: I've been playing for about 30 years, and I don't notice any tuning issues that I didn't notice with other strings, coated or not, so as far as I can tell stability isn't an issue. I used to use Elixirs (for longevity) but the last 2 or 3 years it's only D'Addario XS for me, for acoustics and electrics. No joke, I got 1.5 years out of these on my acoustic. Granted I don't play it every day, but weekly, yes. I regularly get 5 or 6 months on my electrics which I play nearly daily. YMMV as with anything, but I'm telling you these are the real deal, there is no better string at the time of this writing, in my humble opinion. Sound: Electric sound- who cares; there's so much more to your sound than the strings on an electric, so play strings that feel good and last, agree with me or not but that's my advice. Acoustic sound- well, if you're a sound snob for your acoustics, you may -or may not- like these. They don't seem as bright and nasally as Elixirs, but they are bright and crisp, for what I like my acoustics to sounds like they're perfect for me. If you have a spruce top, you may think they're extra bright, my main one is solid mahogany so they work wonderful. Again, YMMV if you seek a specific sound from acoustic strings based on your guitar's wood or top type.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings
*by S***0 on December 2, 2025*

I like these strings a lot, similar to Elixir strings. They feel and sound great. The only issue I have is with the packaging. Its very expensive looking but the strings themselves are all thrown together in one wrapper. I'd rather have the strings individually wrapped then a flashy package.

## Frequently Bought Together

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