Description
The D'Addario XS Nickel 11-56 Medium Top Extra Heavy Bottom electric guitar strings are designed for players who demand maximum tuning stability, powerful low end response and long lasting performance, especially in lower tunings. Featuring D'Addario’s revolutionary XS ultra thin coating, these premium electric guitar strings deliver exceptional lifespan, smooth playability and outstanding tone without sacrificing clarity or feel.
Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel plated steel wrap wire and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings provide superior strength, enhanced tuning stability and rich harmonic detail for modern heavy playing styles.
Main Features
- 11-56 Medium Top Extra Heavy Bottom gauge
- Premium XS ultra thin coating
- Reformulated nickel plated steel wrap wire
- NY Steel core construction
- Fusion Twist technology
- Smooth fast playing feel
- Exceptional tuning stability
- Enhanced break resistance
- Bright powerful electric guitar tone
- Long lasting coated performance
- Optimised for lower tunings
- Made in the USA
Built For Lower Tunings
The 11-56 Medium Top Extra Heavy Bottom gauge is specifically designed to maintain comfortable playing tension when tuning down a whole step to D tuning. The heavier bass strings provide tight low end response and improved tuning stability, while the balanced top strings still allow expressive bends and articulate lead playing.
Ideal for rock, hard rock, metal and alternative styles where heavier rhythm tones and lower tunings are essential.
Long Lasting XS Coated Performance
XS Nickel strings are engineered to provide the longest life of any D'Addario electric guitar string. The advanced ultra thin XS coating protects against corrosion and wear while maintaining the natural feel and tonal response of traditional uncoated strings.
Players benefit from consistently fresh tone, smooth playability and reduced string degradation over extended playing time.
Powerful Tone With Enhanced Clarity
The reformulated nickel plated steel wrap wire delivers a bold, articulate sound with increased output, sustain and bite. Whether playing high gain riffs, aggressive rhythm parts or melodic lead lines, XS Nickel strings provide excellent clarity and harmonic richness across the entire frequency range.
Superior Strength And Tuning Stability
Featuring a premium NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings offer exceptional tuning stability and increased resistance to breakage. Designed to stay in tune significantly longer than many standard electric strings, they perform reliably under aggressive picking, heavy strumming and demanding live conditions.
The enhanced strength also makes them ideal for players using alternate tunings and extended performance techniques.
Smooth Fast Feel
Despite their heavier gauge, the XS coating provides a remarkably smooth and comfortable playing feel that reduces friction during slides, bends and fast technical passages.
Made In The USA
D'Addario XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings are manufactured in the USA at D'Addario’s New York production facility to exacting quality standards for consistent reliability and performance.
Specifications
String Gauge
- 11-56 Medium Top Extra Heavy Bottom
Construction
- Round wound
- XS ultra thin coated strings
- NY Steel core
- Fusion Twist technology
Materials
- Reformulated nickel plated steel wrap wire
Features
- Long lasting coated performance
- Smooth fast feel
- Bright articulate tone
- Enhanced break strength
- Exceptional tuning stability
- Optimised for lower tunings
Product Details
- Number of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Full set
- Coating: XS
Manufacturing
- Made in the USA
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by Royal Mail Tracked 48.
Mainland UK: £3.50 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
