Prod NW020 NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR SINGLE STRING .020
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A reliable replacement string or the foundation of a personalized set
The D'Addario NW020 is a nickel wound string in .020 gauge designed for electric guitar. Whether you need to replace a broken string with an identical one or create a gauge perfectly suited to your tuning and playing style, this single string offers a simple and effective solution. It is a popular choice among guitarists who like to precisely adjust tension, balance between strings, and feel under the fingers.
The XL sound: clear attack, brightness, and versatility
Recognized as D'Addario's most popular electric guitar strings, the XL Nickel Wound are made from a nickel-plated steel wire precisely wound around a carefully machined carbon steel core. The result: dynamic response, a bright tone, and excellent intonation, ideal for adapting to a wide range of guitars and musical styles, from rock and blues to pop and funk.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Color | Grey |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Model | NW020 |
| Type | single string for electric guitar |
| Range | XL (best-seller) |
| Construction | nickel wound |
| Winding | round wound |
| Wire material | nickel-plated steel |
| Core | carbon steel |
| Use | replacement string or custom set creation |
| Manufactured | USA |
Questions frequently asked
What string does the D'Addario NW020 replace?
This reference is a single wound string in gauge .020, intended to replace an electric guitar string of the same gauge. Its ball end allows mounting on electric guitars designed for this format.
What is the material of the D'Addario .020 string?
The round winding is made of nickel-plated steel around a carbon steel core. This construction corresponds to the XL Nickel Wound range.
Can a NW020 be used to create a custom string set?
It is possible to include this .020 string in a custom set to adjust tension or balance between strings. It is sold individually, one string per package.
What tone does an XL Nickel Wound .020 string provide?
The nickel-plated steel construction offers a clear attack and bright tone. The dynamic response and intonation are suited to genres such as rock, blues, pop, or funk.
Is the NW020 a wound or plain string?
This string is round wound with a nickel wrap.



