D'Addario XT Electric Guitar Strings | 9-46 Light Top/Medium Bottom

Enhanced Life + Natural Feel + Uncompromising Tone

D'Addario XT strings represent the perfect balance between extended life and the authentic, uncoated feel that players love. Engineered at D'Addario's Farmingdale, New York facility, the XT 9-46 hybrid gauge combines high-carbon steel cores with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment—giving you enhanced break resistance, pitch stability, and long-lasting performance, all while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite uncoated strings. These are strings made to stay, with uncompromising performance that never fades away.

The XT 9-46 set offers the flexible, bend-friendly response of a light top with the thick, punchy low-end of a medium bottom—making it the perfect choice for versatile players who demand expressive lead work and a powerful rhythm foundation, all with the natural, familiar feel of traditional strings.

• Advanced Corrosion Resistance: Proprietary treatment protects every string from the elements, significantly extending string life without altering the natural feel or tone you expect from uncoated strings.

• High-Carbon Steel Core: D'Addario's exclusive NY Steel core wire provides superior break strength and pitch stability, allowing you to play aggressively with confidence.

• Enhanced Durability: The advanced treatment process fortifies the entire string, ensuring long-lasting performance through hours of playing, sweat, and environmental changes.

• Natural Feel & Tone: Unlike thick coated strings, XT maintains the familiar, responsive feel of traditional uncoated strings while delivering enhanced life—so you get the best of both worlds.

• Hybrid Gauge Advantage (9-46): High strings (.009, .011, .016) offer effortless bending and clear articulation; Low strings (.026, .036, .046) provide a thick, driving rhythm tone with tight, punchy low-end—ideal for rock, blues, pop, and modern styles.

Tech Specs (9-46)

• E (1st): .009 | High-Carbon Steel / NY Steel Core

• B (2nd): .011 | High-Carbon Steel / NY Steel Core

• G (3rd): .016 | High-Carbon Steel / NY Steel Core

• D (4th): .026 | Nickel-Plated Steel / Hex Core

• A (5th): .036 | Nickel-Plated Steel / Hex Core

• E (6th): .046 | Nickel-Plated Steel / Hex Core

Hex-core construction provides superior dimensional stability and enhanced durability for precise intonation—giving you consistent, reliable performance across the entire fretboard.

If you love the natural, responsive feel of traditional uncoated strings but wish they lasted longer, D'Addario XT is your answer. The 9-46 hybrid gauge gives you the best of both worlds: effortless bends on the high strings and a fat, punchy low end for rhythm work. With XT's advanced corrosion resistance, you get extended string life without compromising the tone, touch, or tuning stability you depend on. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a touring professional, these strings stay fresh, stable, and reliable—so you can focus on your playing, not your gear.

Upgrade your longevity. Keep your natural feel. Experience XT today.