D'Addario NYXL Super Lite

D’Addario NYXL Super Light Electric Guitar Strings (09–42)

– Core & Construction
Crafted with a high‑carbon NY Steel core and premium nickel‑plated steel wrap, these strings offer exceptional durability—boasting up to 40% greater break strength than standard sets—while maintaining a bright, lively tone The Gear Page+15D'Addario+15D'Addario+15.

– Tuning Stability
Equipped with "Fusion Twist" plain‑steel and hex‑core construction, NYXL strings stay in tune 131% better than standard nickel-plated steel sets. That means quicker tuning recovery and less frequent tuning tweaks Strings and Beyond+6D'Addario+6Amazon+6.

– Tonal Character
Reformulated nickel wrap boosts mid‑range frequency response (1–3.5 kHz), giving you more presence and crunch—ideal for cutting through dense mixes Strings and Beyond+5D'Addario+5D'Addario+5.

– Playability
At 9–42 gauge, the "Super Light" set is flexible and easy-bending, yet resilient under stress—bend up two whole steps and you're still below 75 % of breaking tension YouTube+8D'Addario+8D'Addario+8.

– Made in the USA
Produced in D’Addario’s New York facility, these strings benefit from precise in-house wire drawing and winding—over 500 000 strings per day—with top-quality control Fret Nation+14D'Addario+14Amazon+14.

What Players Say

From Reddit and forums:

"NYXL are the best. they last forever, tune up quickly with minimal stretching, and take an insane amount of abuse without breaking." Strings and Beyond+12Reddit+12D'Addario+12
"The NYXL definitely lasts much longer… strings are still shiny and slick… Les Paul still comes out of case in tune…" The Gear Page+15Guitar Gathering+15Reddit+15

Specs Summary

• Gauge: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042

• Core: NY Steel hex core

• Wrap: Nickel-plated steel

• Coating: Uncoated

• Strength/Tuning: 40% stronger, 131% more stable tuning

• Origin: Made in New York, USA

Ideal For

• Guitarists who bend frequently or tune down

• Players wanting bright, cutting mid‑range tone

• Professionals seeking reliable stage or studio performance

• Those who change strings less often but demand trustworthiness