D'ADDARIO XSE1052 - XS NICKEL 10-52 SUPER LIGHT STRINGS
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D'addario And Co
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A Light Top / Heavy Bottom Gauge for Tight Riffs and Comfortable Solos
The D'Addario XS Nickel XSE1052 combine super light 10 gauge treble strings for easy bends and a smooth attack, with thicker 52 gauge bass strings to maintain tightness in rhythm playing, light drop tuning, and palm mutes. Ideal if you're looking for an electric guitar string set that stays precise in the low end without sacrificing solo fluidity.
Technical specifications
| Format | standard |
| Type of cord attachment | Without |
| Category | electric |
| Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Color | Grey |
| Gauge | Light Top / Heavy Bottom, 10-52 |
| Winding material | reformulated nickel-plated steel |
| Tone | bright and balanced |
| Feel | smooth |
| Coating | yes (ultra-thin XS coating) |
| NY Steel | yes |
| Fusion Twist | yes |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Reference | XSE1052 |
Questions frequently asked
What is the exact gauge of D'Addario XSE1052 strings?
The set features a Light Top / Heavy Bottom gauge of 10-52: the high strings are gauge 10 and the low string reaches 52. This configuration combines a soft attack on the treble with greater stability in the bass.
Are these 10-52 strings suitable for light drop tunings?
The 52 gauge low string is designed to maintain tension in light drop tuning. Palm mutes and rhythmic playing thus remain more precise in the lower range.
What tone do the XS Nickel XSE1052 strings produce?
The reformulated nickel-plated steel winding delivers bright and balanced tonalities. The feel is described as smooth.
How many strings are included in this XSE1052 set?
This standard set includes 6 strings intended for electric guitar.
Do the XSE1052 feature NY Steel and Fusion Twist technologies?
The XSE1052 model incorporates NY Steel and Fusion Twist technology. Both features are specified for this nickel-plated string set.



