Easy-playing top strings with a deeper low end. The D’Addario NYXL NYXL1052 is a 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom set of nickel-wound electric guitar strings. D’Addario says this gauge has a deeper low end than Regular Light, with comfortable playability.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Electric guitarists who want strings that survive hard bends and long gigs and stay in tune – rock, blues, metal, worship and session players.
Specifications
| Set | NYXL1052 |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 10-52 (Light Top/Heavy Bottom) |
| String Gauges | .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Core | NY Steel |
| Wrap Material | Reformulated nickel-plated steel |
| Construction | Round wound |
| Tension per string | E4 .010 (plain steel) – 16.2 lbs B3 .013 (plain steel) – 15.4 lbs G3 .017 (plain steel) – 16.6 lbs D3 .030 (nickel wound) – 24.6 lbs A2 .042 (nickel wound) – 25.5 lbs E2 .052 (nickel wound) – 21 lbs |
| Made In | USA (New York) |
| Type | Electric Guitar Strings |
Good to know
- These are uncoated strings – wipe them after playing to keep them fresh longer (a tip from D’Addario).
- Pack has 6 strings for a 6-string electric guitar.
FAQ
What gauges are in the set?
.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052.
Are NYXL strings coated?
No. D’Addario calls NYXL its premium uncoated electric string.





















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