D'Addario NYNW028 Single Guitar String

NYXL Nickel Wound Single String for Electric Guitar

The D'Addario NYNW028 is a single .028 gauge wound electric guitar string from the NYXL series, engineered for players who need a replacement string or want to assemble a custom gauge set. Built with reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, this string delivers enhanced mid-range frequency response in the 1–3.5 kHz range, giving notes more presence and crunch to cut through a dense mix. Compared to traditional nickel wound strings, the NYXL construction offers improved tuning stability so players can get in tune faster and stay in tune better during heavy bending and aggressive playing. The round wound construction provides a bright, articulate voice that works well for rock, blues, and modern lead styles. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at the company's New York production facility.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .028" / 0.71 mm
• Material: Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Finish: Coated
• Number of Strings: 1
• Compatible With: Electric Guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who This String Is For

The NYNW028 is the right choice for electric guitar players who need a single .028 gauge replacement string or want to build a custom set with non-standard gauges. It suits players who prefer the bright, cutting voice of round wound nickel strings and want the enhanced midrange presence that the NYXL series is known for. The improved tuning stability makes it well suited for styles that involve aggressive bending, such as blues lead, classic rock, and modern rock playing. It's also a practical option for players who wear out individual strings faster than others and prefer to replace just the worn string rather than a full set. The .028 gauge is commonly used as the D string in standard tuning or as a custom gauge in hybrid sets.