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D'Addario XL Nickel Series
Industry Standard Strings = Daddario
The Daddario XL series is the standard for measuring all other strings. Since 1974, it has been a highly popular electric guitar string around the world.
XL strings produced in our own factory using high-carbon steel wire are precision-wound while measuring tension and scattering angles to achieve high consistency. The unique Hex-Core (hexagonal core) innovation achieves excellent intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability, creating strings that are respected by guitarists around the world.
Daddario's own factory. Production machines are computer-controlled and have always been highly accurate.
ABOUT D'Addario
D'Addario strings are supplied worldwide through distributors around the world. Products developed by accurately capturing market trends and customer needs continue to be used by many musicians regardless of whether they are professionals or amateurs as a staple guitar string.
An unrivaled super classic leading the electric guitar world
XL Nickel Round Wound
Unique bright sound, great intonation. The “XL Nickel Round Wound” series is the standard in Daddario's electric guitar string lineup and boasts overwhelming support from musicians around the world as the world standard for electric guitar strings.
Among the many charms, what is noteworthy is the unconventional sound, rich range, and the feeling of being integrated with the fingertips that anyone who has ever picked up a Daddario product would feel. From the extreme distortion sound that pierces the heart to the clean sound that makes you wake up, the “transparent individuality” that connects the player's intention with the potential of the guitar without any resistance is probably the reason why “XL Nickel Round Wound” is loved around the world.
Daddario XL Series Features
HEX-CORE CONSTRUCTION
The high-precision hex core wire (hexagonal core wire) developed by Daddario allows the winding to firmly grip the core wire and achieve excellent stability, durability, and accurate intonation.
WIRE-DRAWING
The drawing machine that manufactures strings can manufacture instrument string wires with high accuracy in relation to designs. We strictly control materials, equipment, and quality, and deliver high-quality products to users around the world.
String Winding Technology
D'Addario's String Winding Machine (string winder) is designed and manufactured by D'Addario's in-house engineering team, and all strings are made in the USA. Every day, D'Addario's unique manufacturing machine rolls up 700,000 strings of high quality. Digitally controlled manufacturing equipment enables production of strings with productivity, accuracy and high quality.
ROUND WOUND STRINGS
Among the many charms, what is noteworthy is the unconventional sound, rich range, and the feeling of being integrated with the fingertips that anyone who has ever picked up a Daddario product would feel. From the extreme distortion sound that pierces the heart to the clean sound that makes you wake up, the “transparent individuality” that connects the player's intention with the potential of the guitar without any resistance is probably the reason why “XL Nickel Round Wound” is loved around the world.
Haruhata Michiya/TUBE
Of course, I like the good sound, and the fact that the pitch is very stable. I want to select the best strings because they are the strings that guitarists touch all the time when creating tones.
Duran
I think the Daddario string is a string that shows off the player's personality in terms of comfort, and that's why it's difficult, but it doesn't have strange habits and doesn't put a burden on the player. The tuning stability is also good, and I can play to my heart's content without stress. The sound also comes out straight with no strange habits, but it also has a strong attitude. I think it's a wobbly string that doesn't stick out too much and doesn't retract too much. The tension is also high, and the strings are relatively strong like myself, and it's a style where you play all the strings even on a single note, and the feeling of playing is transmitted to your body even from the finger you hold down, and it feels good. Daddario strings are now essential for my play and tone.
Kobayashi Shinichi
I've been using Daddario strings for about 20 years, and it's a string that throws me a sharp fastball in terms of the tension of the strings, not too soft, not too hard, the stability of the tuning, and the way the harmonics sound. I use Floyd Rose, so stable tuning is an absolute requirement. Tuning stability that doesn't go crazy no matter how intense the arming play is transformed into reliability. I will continue to use it, Daddario!
Teru/MY FIRST STORY
Daddario strings come in quite a few gauges and types, so the type of string is changed depending on the tuning of each guitar, neck scale, etc., to bring it closer to your favorite sense of tension. No matter when or how many Daddario strings are strung, there are almost no differences in the same tension, tuning stability, or individual differences, so the number one reason I use it is that I can always stand on stage without any element of anxiety.
Michiya Haruhata
Duran
Kobayashi Shinichi
Teru
It has an unconventional sound, a rich range, and a feeling of integration with your fingertips that anyone who has picked up an D'Addario product would feel.
These strings provide bright timbre and accurate intonation, and match a wide range of musical styles.
gauge: .0105-.048
External design, color, specifications, etc. may change without notice due to design changes on the manufacturer side.
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