The D'Addario NYXL1156 is an extreme hybrid set engineered specifically for players who prefer to tune down a whole step to D while retaining a comfortable playing tension comparable to a standard regular light gauge set. Part of D'Addario's premium NYXL line, these strings feature a proprietary high-carbon NY Steel core and reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire that delivers superior break resistance, up to 131% greater tuning stability (enhanced by the revolutionary Fusion Twist process), and a boosted mid-range response (1–3.5 kHz range) for incredible presence, crunch, and punch. Proudly made in New York, USA, to the highest technical standards.
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Brand: D'Addario
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Model: NYXL1156
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Gauge: 11-56 (Plain Steel .011, .014, .019; Nickel Wound .032, .044, .056)
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Winding: Round Wound
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Material: Premium Nickel-Plated Steel wrap wire on NY Steel high-carbon core
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Features: Optimized for D-standard/down-tuning, high break strength, 131% better tuning stability (Fusion Twist), enhanced mid-range crunch and output.
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Ideal for: Electric guitarists tuning down a whole step (D-standard), drop tunings, players demanding heavy-duty string tension, and aggressive rock/metal styles.
