D'Addario NYXL1149 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .011-.049 Medium (3-pack) Reviews
D’Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Guitar Strings represent one of the most exciting developments in string technology in recent years. Tough as nails, these strings feature an exclusive high-carbon steel core wire and a reformulated nickel plating on the wrap wire. Of course, NYXL strings are still made with the dedication to quality and craftsmanship that players have come to expect from D’Addario. But what does all of that do for you, the player? First, the strings are more flexible, making them a much better alternative for players who abuse the whammy bar. They’re also more stable — case in point, D'Addario reports these strings flaunt a 131% greater tuning stability. Suffice it to say: with these strings on your guitar, you’re free to play without worrying that a broken string will derail your session..
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Highest Rated Reviews
Unbelievable Tone and Long Life
This strings are amazing. They will make your guitar come to life and sing. I'm using both 10s and 11s and I just love them. I've been switching string brands for a while now searching for a great tone and long life. These strings bring both.
My all time favorite string
I have tried just about every string out there. And from my experience, nothing comes close to these. I'm always finding that a set of strings is too bright, or not bright enough. These are the perfect blend. Low chug, Crisp highs, punchy mids. They also seem to last a lot longer. I used to change my strings once a week now I get 3-4. You could get more. They are a little bit looser than your average set of strings but nothing crazy noticeable. It actually makes them play even better. NYXL all the way. From someone who has tried them all.
The only strings I used for several years, still a favorite
Sure, NYXL's might not seem worth it when one could just as easily buy 3 packs of the standard D'Addario strings for less. But during all my time testing them in the hot and humid climate of south central Indiana, not once have the NYXL's broken during a gig or practice. They will almost certainly outlast other uncoated strings. Like most guitar or bass strings NYXL's sound their best on day one. Putting these on before recording or playing a show will get the results you want, I cannot reccomend doing this enough if you want to get the best tone out of your guitar. Nowadays I use the 11-56 set for tuning to Drop B, and the D'addario XT 10-52 if I'm feeling lazy and don't want to change strings as often. When it comes to tuning stability and tone the NYXL's are ultimate.
the right guitar strings
I recently changed from lightweight to medium weight D'Addario strings for my Gibson electric guitar. What a difference! Amazing what .001 heavier can do for sound and durability. I am a gentle picker using a pick only 50% of the time but the light weight strings were not doing the job for me. The mediums stay in tune and last much longer without losing a bit of brightness. I highly recommend D'Addario NYX1149's.
D'Addario NYXL1149 Nickel Wound Electric Strings - .011-.049 Medium 3-Pack
Great strings. Bright tone, superb quality!
Premium Strings
They're fantastic. Great tone. Very clear and clean resonance.
The Best Strings
I love these things. They just feel like they have a little more life than other strings, and I've noticed that they last longer. And, knock on wood, I've never broken them.
Super Sweet
Awesome price, Great product! Love the strings!
Great for all tunings
Whew....I must have used 50 different kinds of electric guitar strings in my career. The D'Addario NYXL strings, and in particular the .011-.049 are my all-time favorites. They really are a do-everything string. I use them for Les Pauls with a Bigsby, for a Telecaster, or an Epiphone Emperor jazz guitar. I tuned a Hagstrom Tremar Viking to an open G chord and these strings are rich and full with a great low end. They are equally good in a drop D tuning. They really do last a long time and still keep their sparkle. I like the way D'Addario as a company doesn't stand still. They come up with new innovations all the time. They have the best scientific R & D in the business. These particular gauges really bring out the midrange tones with clarity. They are less muddy than other strings. They are the bee's knees, or is it the cat's pajamas? Buy em, you'll see!
best electric strings I've used
Sound good, feel good, and last a long time.
Best strings
Brighter and longer life!
D'Addario NYXL1149 6 String Electric
I replaced the Taylor T5z Koa OEM's (Elixir 11) with Ernie Ball Regular 11 which were better but still wanted a brighter sound. Asked my Sales Tech Casey Gerlach for a recommendation and am pleased with these D'Addario strings as the sound through my Fishman acoustic amp & my Line 6 electric amp is great for my style of finger picking.
