Medium top for tone, heavy bottom for big, tight riffs. The D’Addario NYXL NYXL1152 is a 11-52 Medium Top/Heavy Bottom set of nickel-wound electric guitar strings. D’Addario describes this hybrid as giving the high strings moderate flexibility with a booming, tight low end.
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 | NYXL1152 |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 11-52 (Medium Top/Heavy Bottom) |
| String Gauges | .011, .014, .018, .030, .042, .052 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Core | NY Steel |
| Wrap Material | Reformulated nickel-plated steel |
| Construction | Round wound |
| Tension per string | E4 .011 (plain steel) – 19.6 lbs B3 .014 (plain steel) – 17.8 lbs G3 .018 (plain steel) – 18.6 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?
.011, .014, .018, .030, .042, .052.
Are NYXL strings coated?
No. D’Addario calls NYXL its premium uncoated electric string.

















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