D’Addario XS Nickel 10–46 strings are our most advanced electric set, designed for ultimate tone and longevity. An ultra-thin XS polymer coating seals each wound string (and even treats the plain steels), so you get corrosion protection without sacrificing feel or sound. The result is warm, vibrant tone with extra output and sustain – the premium nickel-plated wrap boosts bite and clarity, while the high-carbon NY Steel core (with Fusion Twist) gives you 131% better tuning stability and twice the strength of ordinary strings. When you play, you’ll notice richer harmonics and a smooth, fast feel. These coated strings allow bends and slides to be fluid, and every note stays clear. The popular 10–46 gauge delivers that perfect balance of playability and tone, and thanks to the XS coating, your strings stay fresh-sounding through countless hours of playing. In other words, you get D’Addario’s signature bright, lively electric tone but with dramatically extended life and rock-solid reliability. Gauges: E4 .010, B3 .013, G3 .017, D3 .026, A2 .036, E2 .046.