D'Addario NYNW046 Single Guitar String

Single Electric Guitar String for Replacement and Custom Set Building

The D'Addario NYNW046 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String is a single .046" gauge string from the reformulated NYXL line, sold individually for players who need to replace one broken or worn string without buying a full set. Made from nickel-plated steel with a round-wound wrap, this string is engineered for stronger magnetic response and higher output than standard electric strings, with a particular boost in the 1–3.5 kHz midrange band where electric guitar presence lives. The NYNW046 is the right choice for guitarists who need a reliable replacement low A or high D string, or for players building custom gauge sets from individual NYXL singles.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .046" / 1.17 mm
• Material: Nickel-plated steel
• Winding Type: Round wound
• Finish: Coated
• Number of Strings: 1 single string
• Compatible With: Electric guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who This Single String Is For

Players who break a single low A or high D string mid-gig and need a fast, exact-gauge replacement will find the NYNW046 a practical match for standard 10–46 light sets. Builders who mix and match individual strings to create custom tension sets — for example, a heavier low E with lighter top strings — can pair this single with other NYXL singles to dial in their preferred feel. The nickel-plated steel construction and round-wound wrap suit rock, blues, pop and modern alternative styles where bright attack and sustained midrange presence matter most.