D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings – Super Light (09-42)
Experience maximum bending comfort, lightning-fast playability, and unprecedented tone longevity under your fingertips. The D'Addario XSE0942 set is the definitive choice for players who prefer a light, low-tension feel, now supercharged with a groundbreaking ultra-thin film coating to protect against sweat, oils, and premature wear. Whether you are executing complex sweep picks, massive multi-step bends, or recording pristine tracks in the studio, these premium strings deliver a bright, expressive tone with unmatched clarity and sustain.
Key Features
- Maximum Achievable Tone Life: Features an advanced, ultra-thin film coating on every wound string alongside a proprietary polymer treatment on the plain steels to deliver the longest life of any D'Addario electric string.
- Sleek, Fast Tactile Response: Engineered to offer an uncommonly smooth, low-friction feel under your fingers that actively resists fraying or feeling greasy, keeping your slides and fast fretwork completely effortless.
- Brighter Output and Crunch: Wound with premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wire to unlock higher overall acoustic output, screaming harmonic bite, and a brilliantly balanced tonal profile.
- Incomparable Tuning Stability: Built on high-carbon NY Steel hex cores utilizing exclusive Fusion Twist technology, allowing your guitar to stay in tune 131% better than standard strings.
- Eco-Conscious Corrosion Defense: Packed in a 100% recyclable, premium VCI resealable bag that preserves total freshness until opened.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | XSE0942 |
| String Gauges | .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032w, .042w |
| Set Type | 6-String Set (Super Light) |
| Coating Type | Ultra-Thin XS Film (Wound) / Polymer Treated (Plain) |
| Core Material | High-Carbon NY Steel Hex Core |
| Wrap Material | Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel |
Don't let corroded strings choke out your expression or slow down your fast lead work. Upgrade your favorite guitar to the absolute pinnacle of modern lightweight string technology today.
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- Series:
- D'Addario XS
- Tension:
- Super Light
- Top String Gauge:
- 0.009
- Bottom String Gauge:
- 0.042
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