D'Addario NYXL 072 Single Guitar String

NYXL .072 Single Electric Guitar String

This single replacement string is designed for electric guitar players who want the strength and tuning stability of the NYXL series without buying a full set. Wound with reformulated nickel-plated steel over a high-carbon steel core, the round wound construction delivers greater magnetic output and an enhanced mid-range frequency response in the 1–3.5 kHz range, giving notes more presence and crunch to cut through a dense mix. The NYXL series uses a reinvented wire drawing process and a "fusion twist" treatment for the plain steels, producing up to 131% greater tuning stability than traditional nickel wound strings. As a single, this .072 gauge string is ideal for replacing a broken wound string or for assembling a custom gauge set tailored to a specific playing style.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1
• Gauge: .072" / 1.83 mm
• Material: Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel (wrap) over high-carbon steel core
• Core: Steel
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End
• Compatible With: Electric Guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA (New York)

Who It's For

The D'Addario NYXL .072 single is the right choice for electric guitar players who need a heavy wound replacement string or who want to build a custom gauge set beyond standard offerings. It suits rock, metal, blues and lead players who bend aggressively and rely on tuning stability between songs, as well as working musicians who frequently break individual strings on stage and prefer to swap a single replacement rather than restring the whole guitar. The .072 gauge works well as a low E or A replacement on a heavier custom set, and the bright, midrange-forward tone of the round wound nickel-plated steel wrap complements humbucker-equipped guitars that benefit from extra cut in the mix. Made in the USA at D'Addario's New York facility, this single string carries the same NYXL engineering found in the full sets.