D’Addario NYXL1046 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings – Regular Light – 10-46

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Description

The D’Addario NYXL1046 set is a premium nickel wound electric guitar string pack for players who need dependable performance and a modern, expressive voice. The Regular Light 10-46 gauge is a trusted choice for all round use, offering comfortable fretting, fluid bends and a balanced feel that suits both rhythm and lead. Whether you are crafting clean indie parts, classic rock riffs or saturated solos, these strings respond with focus and definition. Expect a lively top end and assertive midrange that helps your guitar sit confidently in a band mix, while still delivering warmth and body for practice, recording and live work.

Built around D’Addario’s NY steel cores with precision nickel plated steel wrap wire, NYXL strings are engineered for strength, stability and touch sensitivity. The round wound construction on a hex core gives a familiar feel under the fingers, with a crisp attack and solid sustain. Players will notice faster settling and improved tuning stability during aggressive playing, wide bends and heavy vibrato. Compared with basic student level strings, NYXL hold tune more reliably, resist premature dullness, and deliver more consistent intonation across the neck. The result is a confident, musical response that rewards dynamic picking and keeps your tone present between changes.

For lessons, school ensembles and everyday practice, NYXL1046 keeps things simple and dependable. The 10-46 set is widely recommended by tutors as a sensible middle ground that works with most factory setups, making transitions between instruments straightforward. Colour coded ball ends make string changes quick in class or backstage, and the standard length suits the vast majority of 6 string electric guitars. With consistent quality control and a sound that stays lively, this set represents excellent value for students, teachers and gigging players alike. Fit a pack, tune up and enjoy reliable performance that supports learning as much as it inspires performance.

Features

Versatile Regular Light 10-46

A widely used gauge that balances easy bending with solid chord definition, ideal for players who switch between rhythm work and expressive lead lines. The 10-46 set feels familiar on most instruments and covers everything from clean textures to heavier styles with confidence.

NY steel core with premium nickel wound wrap

High carbon NY steel cores paired with precision nickel plated steel wrap wire deliver strength, clarity and a refined feel. The design enhances responsiveness, giving you a crisp attack, clear harmonics and dependable sustain across the fretboard.

Improved tuning stability and strength

Engineered to settle quickly and stay in tune under wide bends and energetic playing. The robust construction offers increased break resistance, so you can play with confidence at rehearsals, in lessons and on stage.

Bold, present tone that cuts through

Expect a lively top end and assertive midrange that helps your guitar sit in the mix without harshness. The musical balance suits a broad range of amps and pedals, from sparkling cleans to saturated gain.

Colour coded ball ends for quick fitting

Each string features a colour coded ball end to make identification fast and stress free. Changes are simpler for students, teachers and gigging players, reducing downtime and keeping you focused on playing.

Specifications

SKU NYXL1046
Brand D’Addario
Type Electric guitar strings
Gauge 10-46 (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46)
Winding Round wound
Material Nickel plated steel wrap, high carbon steel core
Construction Hex core, ball end
Number of strings 6
Suitable for Most 6 string electric guitars
Pack size Single set
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