The D’Addario XL Nickel 9–42 Super Light set gives you the legendary bright, cutting tone of XL Nickel strings in an ultra-easy-to-play format. With a lighter gauge than the regular set, these strings are incredibly flexible and effortless to bend, making them ideal for fast solos and intricate lead work. The nickel-plated steel wrap on the high-carbon core delivers crisp highs and a warm, punchy low end – the same balanced sound as our standard strings, but with extra comfort.

These super-light strings are perfect if you crave the classic D’Addario electric tone but want ultra-low tension. Chords feel relaxed under your fingers, and even complex fingerstyle passages flow easily. Perfect for players seeking easy playability; however, note the thinner low strings yield a lighter bottom end. 

Gauges: E4 .009, B3 .011, G3 .016, D3 .024, A2 .032, E2 .042.