What is thw difference between Balanced and Not Balanced versions?

In producing a Balanced Tension set, D'Addario has attempted to make the string tension of all six strings as equal as possible. The benefit to the play is that pressing on one string feels essentially the same as pressing on any other string. This is especially important for string-bending. Once you learn how much pressure is necessary to bend one string to increase the pitch 1/2 step (for example), the same pressure will increase the pitch 1/2 step on any other string.

Are these strings coated? The "XL" implies so...

NYXL strings are not coated, and XL is just a product series/family name, which does not imply any specific product specs. - Steve @ D'Addario

So what do you Blues players have to say about these strings?

Depends on the type of blues you play.... If you lean more toward "Delta", you probably wont like these much 'cause they give you more bottom end and highs and get rid of that muddy low-mid much sought-after in that style. Otherwise, many of us who pursue the more recent guitar gods (aka Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Page, etc.) will probably find these strings to be a nice "push" - to some, it will be like adding well-needed air to a deflating balloon.

Ya but does it djent?

My answer is yes. Great for metal and black metal. Not sure about math metal but I would stick with yes. Nita Strauss does solo work in heavy metal and only uses these strings. Same goes for me , and the many guitarists I play with. Used them in Vegas and received many compliments. To really enhance your sound your pedal board will need some adjustments.. You can also check https:/djenthub.com. Between my son, who has ten Solar guitars ,and my seven guitars, esp my Steve Vai blue floral jemm 77p and my Nita Strauss signature jiva 10 these are the only strings we use Good luck is your decision. Just keep in mind we all hear and feel things differently but so many of the musicians I play with all use these strings. Keep on rockin. And keep metal alive

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J**O

Accurate for funk

Yes its legit. It twangs like no tommrow. You got a telecaster and play funk these are the only strings you need!!!!

22.07.2021

A**M

Great replacement with stock strings

Excellent sound and color coded

25.02.2022

A**A

New Packaging Zipped locked

Air Tight Enclosure Good Color coded strings... Nice strings.

24.05.2023

C**A

D'Addario NYXL0942

I installed it to my yamaha pacifica electric guitar and i like the tone and softness of my new strings set. Thank you.

13.09.2021

A**T

A great guitar strings

These strings are awesome, it changed my guitar sounds to a perfect tune, it's really nice to play guitar with these strings, I loved it.

7.03.2020

M**D

When tuning the guitar make sure to go very slow for the high E string so you don't break it

Easy for fast playing and bends

10.01.2022

H**Y

Very Good

Easy to install

14.04.2022

J**D

SERIOUS quality control issues with D'addario

Firstly, the color codes on the strings were incorrect. The first string and sixth were switched, same with fifth and second, and third and fourth Secondly and more important, the 6th string wasn't even a 6th string. It had a smaller gauge than the 5th string which created CRAZY fretbuzz and led me on a 2 day nightmare of adjusting my entire bridge until I gave up and accepted the buzz. Absolutely disastrous quality control. Went on Google to see if other had this problem only to see that this problem is so widespread that I'm never considering D'addario again My first set of D'addario string and also my last. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!

21.05.2023

T**B

Great strings. Excellent tone and long life. I use NYXL across all of my guitars.

25.11.2024

P**K

Simply the best, better than all the rest. Who's ya D'addario!

4.11.2025

A**Y

Just to be clear: this review is for Amazon’s delivery experience. The product itself is quite good. I order strings on a regular basis and more often than not, I receive used, broken ones, possibly returned from another customer. This coupled with the frequent delays in delivery and exchange has driven me to write this review. Amazon really needs to work on their delivery experience and QC.

15.03.2023

S**.

This strings are extra supar light if you want soft strings to play this is best i played it

19.03.2018

A**R

For me, these strings are the best. Great tone and long lasting. They ve stopped trying any other brand.

7.07.2025

ASIN	B00IZCSW3M
Body Material	Metal
Color Name	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,644)
Date First Available	11 April 2014
Item Styling	Wrap
Item Weight	29.9 g
Item model number	NYXL0942
Material Type	Steel
Number of Strings	6
Product Dimensions	10.92 x 0.82 x 11.43 cm; 29.94 g
Size	1-Pack
String Gauge	Extra Light
String Material	Nickel-Plated

D'Addario Guitar Strings - NYXL Electric Guitar Strings - NYXL0942 - Unrivaled Strength, Tuning Stability, Enhanced Mid-Range - For 6 String Guitars - 09-42 Super Light

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