Darco NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC STRINGS D960 LIGHT/HEAVY 10-52 SET
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Sound/Durability Balance : a set designed for long playing without sacrificing musicality.
- Nickel Winding : rich grain, effective magnetic response, and precise attack on electric guitar.
- Light/Heavy Gauge 10-52 : comfortable flexibility on the highs and solid lows for powerful riffs and chords.
- Tuning Stability and Longevity : good retention with corrosion resistance to maintain consistent sound.
Manufacturer Information
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A Hybrid Gauge for Moving from Expressive Playing to Heavy Rhythms
The Darco D960 Light/Heavy 10-52 set is aimed at guitarists who want an agile touch for bends, vibratos, and blues phrasing, while retaining firmer lows for rock, drop tunings, and energetic rhythms. Thanks to their nickel winding, these strings offer a full sonic response, deep lows, and clear highs, with an optimized magnetic response suited for electric guitar pickups. Resistant to corrosion and designed to remain reliable session after session, they are a safe choice for exploring a wide palette of tones, from clean sounds to a more muscular crunch.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Medium | Draw | 10-13-17-30-42-52 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | 1st cord pull | 10 |
| Category | electric | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Classification | Light heavy | Material | nickel |
| Model | Darco Nickel Wound D960 | Magnetic Response | optimized (pickup compatible) |
| Type | electric guitar strings | Tuning Stability | exceptional |
| Winding | nickel (Nickel Wound) | Durability | designed for enhanced longevity |
| Gauge | Light/Heavy | Resistance | corrosion-resistant |
| Sizes | 10-52 | Recommended Styles | rock, blues, and various genres |
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Questions frequently asked
What is the exact gauge of Darco D960 Light/Heavy 10-52 strings?
The set includes gauges 10-13-17-30-42-52 for 6-string electric guitar.
Are the 10-52 strings suitable for bends and blues?
The first three strings at 10-13-17 maintain a nimble feel for bends, vibrato, and blues phrasing. The bass strings at 30-42-52 provide firmer tension.
What sound does the nickel wound of the D960 provide?
The Nickel Wound delivers deep lows and clear highs. The magnetic response is optimized for electric guitar pickups.
Can this hybrid gauge be used for heavy rock rhythm playing?
This model combines a .010 first string with a .052 sixth string, a setup suited for energetic rhythm playing and heavy tunings.
Are Darco D960 strings resistant to corrosion?
The anti-corrosion design is intended for better longevity session after session. Exceptional tuning stability complements this design.
