XL Pure Nickel is our vintage electric string set, designed to embody the vibe of the ‘50s. In that early era of electric guitar, pure nickel was the main alloy used in electric guitar strings. Made with a high carbon steel core and pure nickel wrap wire, these electric strings revive the rich, clean tones heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music. This 10-45 Regular Light set provides a nice balance of tone and playability.

D'Addario XL Pure Nickel strings look back to the '50s, when nickel was the primary alloy found in electric guitar strings. Pure nickel strings would be supplanted by nickelplated steel in the '60s when guitarists required brighter tone and enhanced magnetism. Pure Nickel brings back the richer, warmer timbres found in traditional blues, classic rock, rockabilly, and more.
XL Pure Nickel offers the vintage guitar tone of the 1950s.
Pure Nickel wrap wire revives the rich, clean string sound heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music.
Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Pure Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
Pure Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
D’Addario electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility