--- product_id: 1363518 title: "Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL1046 | NYXL electric guitar strings deliver enhanced tuning stability, greater strength, dynamic range, and bright tone." brand: "d'addario" price: "18476CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1363518-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl1046-nyxl-electric-guitar store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 131% tuning stability Enhanced 1-3.5 kHz mid-range punch 40% stronger steel core Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL1046 | NYXL electric guitar strings deliver enhanced tuning stability, greater strength, dynamic range, and bright tone. **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** 18476CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your tone and outlast the rest — strings that stay sharp, strong, and stage-ready. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL1046 | NYXL electric guitar strings deliver enhanced tuning stability, greater strength, dynamic range, and bright tone. by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** 18476CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1363518-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl1046-nyxl-electric-guitar) ## 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 - • **Cut Through the Mix:** Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers a punchy mid-range (1-3.5 kHz) for unmistakable presence. - • **Unmatched Durability:** 40% stronger NY Steel core lets you bend two whole steps without breaking a sweat. - • **Stay Rock Solid in Tune:** 131% better tuning stability means less retuning, more jamming. - • **Premium Feel, Pro Performance:** Smooth, slightly waxy texture for effortless bends and superior playability. - • **Made in the USA with Player Rewards:** Crafted in New York with exacting specs + earn Players Circle points with every pack. ## Overview D'Addario NYXL1046 electric guitar strings combine revolutionary high-carbon steel core technology with nickel-plated steel wrap for 131% greater tuning stability and 40% enhanced strength. Engineered in the USA, these premium uncoated strings deliver a bright, aggressive tone with a focused mid-range punch (1-3.5 kHz), exceptional durability, and a smooth feel that professional players trust for both studio and stage. ## Description D’Addario NYXL guitar strings will bend further, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any string you’ve played before. Envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D’Addario in New York, this newly engineered, break-resistant, high-carbon steel core and plain steel alloy delivers a whole new level of freedom, confidence, and power. NYXL’s provide more strength and up to 131% greater tuning stability by utilizing a completely reinvented wire drawing process coupled with a revolutionary “fusion twist” process for the plain steels. The reformulated nickel plated string windings have greater magnetic properties resulting in higher output and enhanced mid-range frequency response for more presence and crunch. Review: Best Guitar strings hands down - TL;DR: These things are some sort of magic steel forged from Dwarven Mithril. The hype is real, D'addario are string wizards. Like a lot of guitarists, I never really cared that much about strings. Sure I've had packs that I liked more than others, sure I have a gauge that I prefer, but I was never overly picky and never saw the point in buying expensive strings. In fact, I had a bad experience with some premium Elixers years and years ago that probably wasn't indicative of how good Elixer strings actually are, but it pretty much put me off of ever buying strings priced over $5. After recently having multiple strings break while restringing with more affordable strings, I decided to finally give NYXL strings a try. I've always heard that they are really good but never gave in to the hype. It's kind of hard to accurately describe these strings. They are phenomenal really. They have a feel that no other string I've tried has. There's like a slightly tighter tension there, but the resistance is still at the level I want for bending. I like 10s because I want easier bends, but still have more push back and resistance than a set of 9s (which feel like spaghetti noodles to me). These things feel almost like the tension of 11s (which I used to use for many years until I realized they were killing my fingers) but are so easy to play. They almost have like a very slightly waxy feel, which honestly feels amazing under your fingers. It probably sounds silly but they honestly do have a premium feel to them. I had zero issues stringing these up, and didn't need to pre-stretch them near as much as other strings I've used. They also just straight up stay in tune. I've only had to retune my LP slightly, and my Tele is rock solid. I can imagine these working really well for trems. I normally can't tell the difference between how strings sound. Since I've switched from 11s to 10s I can't tell a difference from either gauge besides feel. But these strings are obviously louder with a punchier mid range. Personally I'm not a huge fan of how bright and shrill a brand new set of strings can be, but these don't have that issue. The bright treble is definitely there, but the mid range is so much more pronounced, which is what I like personally. I never thought I'd prefer the sound of one set of strings to another, but these really do make my guitars sound the way I feel they were meant to sound. They really fill out to sound of my Tele as well which was a pleasant surprise. I've been playing these for hours on end on both my Tele and LP for almost a week now while playing at home and rehearsal in my band. I can't see any real signs of wear. Normally around this time I've worn in a new set of strings pretty thoroughly but this are still pretty close to looking new. More importantly they still sound just as bright as a fresh pack. The fact that D'addario offers a points reward system as well is pretty awesome. Seems like for every 8 packs I can get a free pack of these, which is more than I can say for any other brand. Long story short, the hype is real. Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it's really a no brainer. These strings truly are amazing. I won't string any of my electric guitars with anything else now that I've tried these. Review: The hype is real - I have to admit that I was pretty dubious about these when I bought them. Been playing guitar for 25 years or so and have tried just about everything out there. When I'm playing a decent amount (couple of hours/day on average), I can count on a standard set of strings to last me about a week or so before they get unbearably flat and won't reliably stay in tune. Anyway, I slapped these bad boys on and have kept them on my guitar for about a month now. That's through five two-hour band practices, several hours of practicing and recording on my own, and a fair amount of bored guitar wankery while I'm on the couch watching TV or whatever. They sound just as good as when I put them on or pretty darned close to that at least. They've already paid for themselves in that way. Playabilty: They seemed to take a little bit longer to break in and I think you may notice a slightly different feel under your fingers. Smoother? Snappier? Can't say what it is exactly, but it's there. And stable! They stay in tune like I didn't think possible. I can just about ignore my tuner for the night after I get set up. It doesn't matter how hard I wail on them. Sound: I can't honestly say they sound better or worse than standard strings. They sound clear, defined, and they sustain well. When you're plugged in and your amp is cranked a bit I don't think anyone but the bullsh*tters would claim they could tell the difference. "Hmm, sounds like nickel-wound .09s with, umm, six hours of play-time... and the guitarist's pH is 6.8" Anyway, if you're on the fence about it, just pony up the $25 for 3-pack and have a go. I don't think you'll ever look back. These things are pretty darned awesome! ## Features - PREMIUM GUITAR STRING - NYXLs are our premium uncoated electric strings, delivering unrivaled strength and tuning stability, plus enhanced mid-range. - CUT THROUGH THE MIX – The premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for NYXLs provides accentuated frequency response in the 1 - 3.5 kHz range, so you get more presence and crunch to cut through the mix. - STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - Stays in tune 131% better than standard strings, while the NY Steel core wire makes them up to 40% stronger—bent two whole steps higher, NYXL strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point. - EARN REWARD POINTS - NYXL strings come with a code which you can register to earn Players Circle points. - MADE IN THE USA – NYXL electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00IZCSX9U | | Best Sellers Rank | #37 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Steel | | Brand | D'Addario | | Brand Name | D'Addario | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | zwart | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,429 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954905569 | | Included Components | Guitar Strings | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Highlight | NYXL electric guitar strings deliver enhanced tuning stability, greater strength, dynamic range, and bright tone. | | Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 1.12 ounces | | Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | NYXL1046 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | NYXL1046 | | Model Number | NYXL1046 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar | | Set Name | NYXL1046 | | Sound Profile | Bright, Aggressive | | String Gauge | Light | | String Material Type | Nickel-Plated | | UPC | 019954905569 | | Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Color:** zwart - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String Gauge:** Light - **String Material Type:** Nickel-Plated ## Images ![Electric Guitar Strings, NYXL Nickel Plated, NYXL1046 | NYXL electric guitar strings deliver enhanced tuning stability, greater strength, dynamic range, and bright tone. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hSpHAXT4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is thw difference between Balanced and Not Balanced versions?** A: In producing a Balanced Tension set, D'Addario has attempted to make the string tension of all six strings as equal as possible. The benefit to the play is that pressing on one string feels essentially the same as pressing on any other string. This is especially important for string-bending. Once you learn how much pressure is necessary to bend one string to increase the pitch 1/2 step (for example), the same pressure will increase the pitch 1/2 step on any other string. **Q: Are these strings coated? The "XL" implies so...** A: NYXL strings are not coated, and XL is just a product series/family name, which does not imply any specific product specs. - Steve @ D'Addario **Q: So what do you Blues players have to say about these strings?** A: Depends on the type of blues you play.... If you lean more toward "Delta", you probably wont like these much 'cause they give you more bottom end and highs and get rid of that muddy low-mid much sought-after in that style. Otherwise, many of us who pursue the more recent guitar gods (aka Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Page, etc.) will probably find these strings to be a nice "push" - to some, it will be like adding well-needed air to a deflating balloon. **Q: Ya but does it djent?** A: My answer is yes. Great for metal and black metal. Not sure about math metal but I would stick with yes. Nita Strauss does solo work in heavy metal and only uses these strings. Same goes for me , and the many guitarists I play with. Used them in Vegas and received many compliments. To really enhance your sound your pedal board will need some adjustments.. You can also check https:/djenthub.com. Between my son, who has ten Solar guitars ,and my seven guitars, esp my Steve Vai blue floral jemm 77p and my Nita Strauss signature jiva 10 these are the only strings we use Good luck is your decision. Just keep in mind we all hear and feel things differently but so many of the musicians I play with all use these strings. Keep on rockin. And keep metal alive ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Guitar strings hands down *by S***Y on December 23, 2021* TL;DR: These things are some sort of magic steel forged from Dwarven Mithril. The hype is real, D'addario are string wizards. Like a lot of guitarists, I never really cared that much about strings. Sure I've had packs that I liked more than others, sure I have a gauge that I prefer, but I was never overly picky and never saw the point in buying expensive strings. In fact, I had a bad experience with some premium Elixers years and years ago that probably wasn't indicative of how good Elixer strings actually are, but it pretty much put me off of ever buying strings priced over $5. After recently having multiple strings break while restringing with more affordable strings, I decided to finally give NYXL strings a try. I've always heard that they are really good but never gave in to the hype. It's kind of hard to accurately describe these strings. They are phenomenal really. They have a feel that no other string I've tried has. There's like a slightly tighter tension there, but the resistance is still at the level I want for bending. I like 10s because I want easier bends, but still have more push back and resistance than a set of 9s (which feel like spaghetti noodles to me). These things feel almost like the tension of 11s (which I used to use for many years until I realized they were killing my fingers) but are so easy to play. They almost have like a very slightly waxy feel, which honestly feels amazing under your fingers. It probably sounds silly but they honestly do have a premium feel to them. I had zero issues stringing these up, and didn't need to pre-stretch them near as much as other strings I've used. They also just straight up stay in tune. I've only had to retune my LP slightly, and my Tele is rock solid. I can imagine these working really well for trems. I normally can't tell the difference between how strings sound. Since I've switched from 11s to 10s I can't tell a difference from either gauge besides feel. But these strings are obviously louder with a punchier mid range. Personally I'm not a huge fan of how bright and shrill a brand new set of strings can be, but these don't have that issue. The bright treble is definitely there, but the mid range is so much more pronounced, which is what I like personally. I never thought I'd prefer the sound of one set of strings to another, but these really do make my guitars sound the way I feel they were meant to sound. They really fill out to sound of my Tele as well which was a pleasant surprise. I've been playing these for hours on end on both my Tele and LP for almost a week now while playing at home and rehearsal in my band. I can't see any real signs of wear. Normally around this time I've worn in a new set of strings pretty thoroughly but this are still pretty close to looking new. More importantly they still sound just as bright as a fresh pack. The fact that D'addario offers a points reward system as well is pretty awesome. Seems like for every 8 packs I can get a free pack of these, which is more than I can say for any other brand. Long story short, the hype is real. Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it's really a no brainer. These strings truly are amazing. I won't string any of my electric guitars with anything else now that I've tried these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The hype is real *by N***. on June 23, 2021* I have to admit that I was pretty dubious about these when I bought them. Been playing guitar for 25 years or so and have tried just about everything out there. When I'm playing a decent amount (couple of hours/day on average), I can count on a standard set of strings to last me about a week or so before they get unbearably flat and won't reliably stay in tune. Anyway, I slapped these bad boys on and have kept them on my guitar for about a month now. That's through five two-hour band practices, several hours of practicing and recording on my own, and a fair amount of bored guitar wankery while I'm on the couch watching TV or whatever. They sound just as good as when I put them on or pretty darned close to that at least. They've already paid for themselves in that way. Playabilty: They seemed to take a little bit longer to break in and I think you may notice a slightly different feel under your fingers. Smoother? Snappier? Can't say what it is exactly, but it's there. And stable! They stay in tune like I didn't think possible. I can just about ignore my tuner for the night after I get set up. It doesn't matter how hard I wail on them. Sound: I can't honestly say they sound better or worse than standard strings. They sound clear, defined, and they sustain well. When you're plugged in and your amp is cranked a bit I don't think anyone but the bullsh*tters would claim they could tell the difference. "Hmm, sounds like nickel-wound .09s with, umm, six hours of play-time... and the guitarist's pH is 6.8" Anyway, if you're on the fence about it, just pony up the $25 for 3-pack and have a go. I don't think you'll ever look back. These things are pretty darned awesome! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new go-to strings, and this is why... *by D***N on February 10, 2023* back in the early '80s, I was an Ernie Ball guy, and then in the '90s I switched to D'Addario, but when I finally switched to exclusively 10-46, I switched back to Ernie Ball. These went on my Strat, Jackson and Variax. Then, last year, I bought a Strandberg Boden, and I kept snapping my high E, because the ball kept unwinding in the saddle. I went through 3 sets of Ernie Ball 10's in a week! Since the OEM string was the D'Addario NYXL, I thought I would give them a try, as I liked D'Addario in the past. WOW, these things are a dream, and so smooth to play on, and the ball end stays intact. My first impression was the velvety feeling package they came in, but to my surprise, the strings had the same effect. The Strandberg has narrow stainless steel frets, which was a very different feel for me, but only the NYXL strings feel right on it. It's amazing how different brands of strings can feel. Additionally, when doing the intonation on the Strandberg, I noticed that the tone was more stable, making it easier to dial in the intonation to perfection. I am completely sold, and though I still have EBs on the other guitars, I will likely be using NYXL exclusively, once I run out of my EB 10s. Yes, these strings are a bit more expensive, but are they worth it? I suggest buying one set and trying them on your main guitar and then forming your own opinion. But for me, the answer is yes. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Guitar Strings - NYXL Electric Guitar Strings - NYXL1046 - Unrivaled Strength, Tuning Stability, Enhanced Mid-Range - For 6 String Guitars - Made in the USA - 10-46 Regular Light, 1-Pack - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black - Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright and Focused Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 12-53 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1363518-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl1046-nyxl-electric-guitar](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1363518-electric-guitar-strings-nyxl-nickel-plated-nyxl1046-nyxl-electric-guitar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*