D'Addario XSNW036 Single Guitar String

D'Addario XSNW036 XS Nickel Plated Steel Single String .036 — Replacement Electric Guitar String

The D'Addario XSNW036 is a single .036" electric guitar string from the XS Nickel Plated Steel series, designed as a replacement for a broken or worn string or as a component for building a custom gauge set. Constructed with a round-wound nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a hex core, it produces the bright, articulate tone that has defined D'Addario electric strings for decades. The XS film coating is applied to every string in the series, giving this model the longest life of any D'Addario electric guitar string while keeping the natural feel and tonal response of an uncoated string. Made in the USA at the company's New York production facility.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .036" / 0.91 mm
• Material: Nickel Plated Steel wrap wire
• Core: Steel hex core
• Winding: Round Wound
• Finish: XS ultra-thin film coating
• Ending: Ball End
• Number of Strings: 1 single string
• Compatible With: Electric Guitar

Who It's For

The XSNW036 is the right choice for electric guitar players who need a reliable .036" replacement string without buying a full set, or who want to mix and match gauges to build a custom set tailored to their playing style. It suits all genres — rock, blues, country, jazz, metal — and works equally well for rhythm and lead players who bend and slide frequently. The XS coating makes it especially appealing to gigging musicians and players who sweat heavily during performance, since the ultra-thin film dramatically extends string life between changes. Beginners benefit from the same durability, getting more playing time out of each string before needing to swap it out.