D'addario 09-42 Super Light, XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings

Slick Feel. Bright Voice. Super Light, Super Long-Lasting.

The D’Addario XS Nickel 09–42 Super Light Set is designed for players who crave maximum flexibility, smooth bending, and pristine tone that doesn’t fade after a few sessions. These strings combine the familiar snap and brightness of nickel with next-gen XS coating technology, offering exceptional durability and silky playability with none of the dullness often associated with coated strings.

With gauges ranging from .009 to .042, this set is perfect for lead players, expressive rhythm work, and any guitarist who likes their strings slinky and responsive. Whether you're flying through solos or laying down crisp chord progressions, the high-carbon NY steel core ensures tuning stability and strength, even under the demands of heavy tremolo use or frequent bends.

Each wound string is treated with a super-thin film coating, while the plain steels are polymer-treated to resist corrosion and maintain consistent feel across the set. The result? Strings that sound bright and fresh for longer, while feeling smooth and fast under your fingers.

At Musicmaker, we often recommend the XS 09–42 set for shred heads, blues players, and studio guitarists who want maximum expression with minimum effort—without sacrificing durability.

Features

• 09–42 Super Light Gauge: Ultra-flexible feel for fast leads and easy bending

• XS Coated Nickel-Plated Steel: Long-lasting tone with slick, natural feel

• NY Steel Core & Fusion Twist Technology: Maximum tuning stability and string strength

• Thin Film Coating on Wounds + Polymer Treated Plains: Corrosion resistance across all strings

• Bright, Clear Tone: Perfect for clean, crunchy, or high-gain playing

• Ideal for Modern Styles: Great for shredders, lead players, and expressive fingerstyle

• Made in the USA by D’Addario: Industry-leading innovation and quality