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D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XT Nickel Coated, XTE0942, Super Light Gauge 09-42, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

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Brand D'Addario
String Gauge Light
Color Silver
Instrument Electric Guitar
String Material Type Nickel-Plated

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  • Long-Lasting Balance and Brightness: XT Nickel electric guitar strings feature an advanced corrosion-resistant coating that extends string life while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings
  • Strength and Stability: With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XT Nickel offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—bent two whole steps higher, XT strings are still at less than 75% of their breaking point
  • Strings for Every Style: From jazz to metal to rock, bluegrass, blues, folk and more, we make great sounding strings for every genre and level from beginner to pro, including strings for bass, acoustic, classical, and 12-string
  • Sound Better, Play Better: Shop our whole collection of guitar accessories including string winders, picks, straps, capos, tuners, cables, gear bags and cases, plus strings for banjo, mandolin, ukelele and more
  • Made in the USA: As the world’s largest and most respected maker of musical accessories, D’Addario strings are made to exacting specifications at our cutting edge New York production facility
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Customers appreciate the strings for their good sound quality, feel, and value. They find them to be a classy product with a nice grip feeling under the fingers that makes playing easier. Many customers consider them better than cheaper strings. They are satisfied with tune retention and size. However, some have issues with quality and mixed opinions on string durability.

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73 customers mention "String quality"67 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the strings' quality. They say the strings sound great on electric guitars and Telecasters with a nice punchy low end and midrange. Many recommend these strings for Rock, Blues, and lead solos. The strings bend well and hold true to tune.

"...These strings are great, but the NYXL's sound and play better to me, and have more gauge options...." Read more

"...They are very good sounding. A classy product." Read more

"...They are nice strings and worth the autograph." Read more

"...Highly recommended for Rock, Blues but not for Trash or Metal" Read more

57 customers mention "Sound quality"53 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound quality of these strings. They say the heavier gauges sound great on Telecasters, with a nice punch low end and midrange. The clear tone and great sustain on acoustics are appreciated. The strings bend well and hold true to tune.

"Very pleased with the tone. Allowing light and faster action. No more gorilla grip" Read more

"Sounds awesome." Read more

"The strings feel and sound great. They don't feel like coated strings, even though they technically are...." Read more

"...These strings brought the guitar back to life and made it sound great. Not to mention tuning was a lot easier too...." Read more

40 customers mention "Feel"31 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the strings' soft, smooth feel. They find them responsive and durable, with a nice grip under their fingers that makes playing easier. The strings have good support and user-friendly capabilities, but some customers found they were not a light tension at all.

"...Unlike other coated strings these feel totally natural and last a long time. Great for people like me with sweaty hands...." Read more

"...They are affordable, durable and feel good on my aging fingers" Read more

"...They last, they’re durable, they’re comfortable & most importantly they sound great." Read more

"I’ve always been a fan of the Dadario strings. These feel and play great plus they last a long time." Read more

22 customers mention "Value for money"17 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of these strings. They find the price reasonable, and there are cheaper options available.

"...The price is much better than the guitar shops in town. I'll purchase again !" Read more

"...They are affordable, durable and feel good on my aging fingers" Read more

"I liked the price savings on Amazon buying in sets/packs. Saved a bunch on these high end strings. What’s not to like?!..." Read more

"...I was buying another brand and these are more affordable and they sound great to me...." Read more

9 customers mention "Tune retention"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strings' tune retention. They stay in tune longer and hold true to their original tuning.

"...They stay in tune when you stretch them out...." Read more

"...I tried the XTs just for grins, and I love them. They stay in tune better and last longer that traditional XLs...." Read more

"I like the sound and they seem to stay in tune nicely. Can't speak about longevity yet...." Read more

"Stays in tune for long even I do a lot of pulls during practice. I am an amateur guitar player and doing recording as a hobby...." Read more

8 customers mention "Size"6 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the size of the strings. They say the strings feel great and are long-lasting.

"Long lasting strings" Read more

"Long lasting bright sounds…" Read more

"6th string was way to fat to fit tuner" Read more

"Long lasting and warm w just the right amount of brightness. Great tone!" Read more

65 customers mention "String durability"44 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the strings' durability. Some say the strings are long-lasting, durable, and feel good on their aging fingers. They stand up well to frequent string bending and whammy bar use on their Strat and Gretsch semi-acoustic guitars. However, others report that one string broke after only a few strums.

"...They stay in tune when you stretch them out. They last a long time depending how much you play and clean afterwards with a microfiber..." Read more

"...Unlike other coated strings these feel totally natural and last a long time. Great for people like me with sweaty hands...." Read more

"...While restringing The high E, The D and The G strings broke like it was a string had been used for a long time. Those strings broke so fast...." Read more

"...some one who isn't professional but plays 5-6 day a week these hold up quite well." Read more

8 customers mention "Quality"0 positive8 negative

Customers are unhappy with the quality of the strings. They say the strings are useless, unplayable, and don't work as advertised.

"...I have to pay attention of NOT buying Made in China with bad bad quality and let them use the profit from us USA to control the world...." Read more

"...just because of an inferior product, through no fault of mine...." Read more

"...and by two weeks after their change date, they are almost unplayable." Read more

"...They’re completely useless" Read more

Excellent Strings !
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Strings !
These 09/42 D'Addario Guitar strings are a great addition to my style of playing.The gauge is just right for those string bends on soulful leads.They stay in tune when you stretch them out.They last a long time depending how much you play and clean afterwards with a microfiber cloth.You might like a different gauge depending on how you play but these are just right for me.The price is much better than the guitar shops in town.I'll purchase again !
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  • Glenn Pruitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Strings !
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
    Size: Super Light, 09-42Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    These 09/42 D'Addario Guitar strings are a great addition to my style of playing.
    The gauge is just right for those string bends on soulful leads.
    They stay in tune when you stretch them out.
    They last a long time depending how much you play and clean afterwards with a microfiber cloth.
    You might like a different gauge depending on how you play but these are just right for me.
    The price is much better than the guitar shops in town.
    I'll purchase again !
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    Glenn Pruitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Strings !
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
    These 09/42 D'Addario Guitar strings are a great addition to my style of playing.
    The gauge is just right for those string bends on soulful leads.
    They stay in tune when you stretch them out.
    They last a long time depending how much you play and clean afterwards with a microfiber cloth.
    You might like a different gauge depending on how you play but these are just right for me.
    The price is much better than the guitar shops in town.
    I'll purchase again !
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  • Crafty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
    Size: Super Light/Reg. Bot., 09-46Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    Very pleased with the tone. Allowing light and faster action. No more gorilla grip
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  • Average American Male
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Strings
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
    Size: Regular Light, 10-46Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    Sounds awesome.
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  • Bill P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars They don't feel or sound like coated strings at all
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
    Size: Super Light, 09-42Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    If I had the money I'd always buy these. Unlike other coated strings these feel totally natural and last a long time. Great for people like me with sweaty hands. If I can't get my hands on these then I go for the NYXL ones. These are top tier and I will never switch back to Ernie Ball.

    Edit: I'm now on my third pack and I'm never going back. I wish there were an option for subscribe and save like there are for the 9-42 NYXL strings but oh well. I get these about once every 3 to 4 months just for the one guitar I use these on. I like using these on my Jazzmaster. Despite it's scale length being the same as all other Fender guitars like the Strat the string still has to travel further from the bridge to peg and the high E is prone to breakage.
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  • sean chasse
    4.0 out of 5 stars High quality strings, Won't be replacing NYXL for me
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
    Size: Lt. Top/Hvy Bottom, 10-52Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    The strings feel and sound great. They don't feel like coated strings, even though they technically are. I would highly recommend these on guitars that aren't your main guitar, as they will last a long time without needing to change the strings. When the strings get old they start to feel plastic and rattle, but they don't quite corrode like typical strings would, and they don't start to sound noticeably dull, but also not as bright as when the guitar is strung. These last around twice as long as normal strings, and can be pushed for longer if you really want to. These strings are great, but the NYXL's sound and play better to me, and have more gauge options. as far as I can tell, the heaviest the XT's get is a 52, which is fine if you don't plan to go below drop C, but NYXL has options that go all the way down to a 60, and also has options for 7 and 8 string guitars. I wish the XT's had these options. The XT's are great for what they are though, and I would highly recommend them if they meet your use case
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  • Trevor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worked great for my nephew's guitar.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
    Size: Regular Light, 10-46Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    After finding out my nephew inherited my old guitar, I decided it was time to put some new strings on it. These strings brought the guitar back to life and made it sound great. Not to mention tuning was a lot easier too. Can't say for sure on longevity but I have no doubt they will last as long as any of the other strings I purchased for my own guitar.
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  • Piero Vincenzo Del Giudice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
    Size: Regular Light, 10-46Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    Excelente
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  • Kevin K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Long lasting, sound & play great
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
    Size: Super Light/Reg. Bot., 09-46Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    I have three “main players”….play 4 to 5 days per week, 2 hours per day. I leave them out on a rack prolly 20 days a month. I just received my 3-pack of 9-46’s that are automatically sent every 3 months. Yes these sound and play great till about the last week, so 3 months per set pretty damn good. I play blues and rock. LP Classic, Tele Deluxe & PRS Custom 24. Not currently gigging.
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  • Alécio Ferreira Vieira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boas
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 30, 2024
    Size: Super Light, 09-42Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    As cordas são excelentes, pena que são muito caras. Mas pra quem grava é bom ter um bom encordoamento sempre.
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  • Jose Abraham Vazquez Bolaños
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vale la pena cada centavo
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 16, 2023
    Size: Super Light, 09-42Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    Si bien este modelo de cuerdas no son las mas economicas... definitivamente la calidad hace que valga la pena gastar en estas.
    Tres dias antes habia instalado unas cuerdas marca DR, que las venden por aqui, de esas fosforecentes... y pues son chulas... pero definitivamente el sonido es como si tus cuerdas ya tubieran 3 años de uso, sonido totalmente opaco. Como dije no dure 3 dias con esas cuerdas y decidi quitarlas.
    Yo normalmente uso cuerdas Ernie ball, que no le ecuentro ningun inconveniente. pero en cuanto instale estas Daddario, uuuff el sonido mejora en mi guitarra... tiene mas brillo y cuerpo las notas definitivo a pesar de que no son las mas baratas, creo que pondre en mis guitarras esta marca Daddario.
    Vale la pena mencionar que una de las cuerdas la primera, el ojillo de la cuerda tenida 2 cuerdas! definitivo un defecto de fabrica... solo recorte esa cuerda de mas, y sin ningun inconveniente... a pesar de este inconveniente, difinitivo recomiendo y volvere a usar esta marca.
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  • samuel_1997
    5.0 out of 5 stars vale a pena
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 20, 2021
    Size: Regular Light, 10-46Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    Cordas muito boas, troquei depois de um ano de uso,
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  • Bryn Bugler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely awesome!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2024
    Size: Super Light, 09-42Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    These strings are great. They are just what I need for lots of tapping and playing heavier bass notes. Also if you use a Floyd rose or tremolo these are the best in my opinion. They have coating that keeps the bright tone, and won't go out of tune as much when you use your tremolo arm or Floyd rose.
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  • Loveisallweneed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Klarer Sound und perfekte Haltbarkeit – besser geht’s nicht!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 7, 2024
    Size: Super Light, 09-42Style: 1-PackVerified Purchase
    Diese Saiten haben mich echt umgehauen. Der Klang ist absolut knackig und klar – genau das, was ich bei meinen Riffs will. Egal ob ich voll in die Saiten haue oder sanft spiele, der Sound bleibt sauber und definiert. Außerdem sind sie super stimmstabil, ich muss also nicht nach jedem Song neu stimmen. Richtig angenehm!

    Was die Haltbarkeit angeht, bin ich auch total zufrieden. Selbst nach mehreren Proben und Jam-Sessions halten sie die Spannung und klingen wie am ersten Tag. Ein echter Geheimtipp für alle, die Saiten suchen, die klanglich und qualitativ voll abliefern. Mein Gitarren-Alltag ist jetzt definitiv ein Level höher!
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