XS coated electric guitar strings are the most durable in the entire D’Addario range. In fact, the D’Addario XS treatment makes these strings durable over time, increasing their resistance to breakage; at the same time, the strings are smooth to the touch, maintaining an extraordinary tone.

Featuring a NY steel core, the new nickel-plated steel winding and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings offer superior resistance and tuning stability, with rich harmonics, great clarity and exceptional definition with any sweep, bend or slide technique.

In particular, the Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom set (11-56 gauge) is designed to maintain a comfortable tension with one-tone drop tunings (E to D).