D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String .068 Gauge NYNW068
Why you'll like it
- Enhanced Midrange Presence — Features a 1 to 3.5 kilohertz frequency response for extra crunch and cut through dense mixes.
- Superior Tuning Stability — High-carbon NY steel core allows strings to get in tune faster and stay in tune longer.
- Exceptional Durability — Exclusive high-carbon alloy offers up to 40 percent higher break resistance under heavy tension.
- Customized Setup Ready — Ideal gauge for replacing broken low strings or building tailored baritone and drop-tuned sets.
Product details
Description
Elevate your tone with the D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, precision-engineered in the USA for demanding players seeking exceptional performance and reliability. Featuring a heavy .068 gauge, this individual string utilizes an exclusive high-carbon New York steel core that delivers up to forty percent higher break strength and superior elasticity.
Whether you are replacing a worn low string or constructing a customized set for drop and low-register tunings, this string provides incredible tuning stability so you get in tune faster and stay in tune longer. The precision-wound nickel-plated steel wrap wire offers increased magnetic properties, generating higher output and an accentuated 1 to 3.5 kilohertz mid-range frequency response that gives your heavy riffs extra presence and crunch to cut through a dense mix.
How to use
Install the .068 single string onto your electric guitar tuning post and bridge, wind to desired low or drop tuning, stretch the string gently to settle the high-carbon core, and tune accurately to pitch.
Ingredients
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire, high-carbon steel core wire
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Specifications
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| UPC | 019954912475 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
Are you looking to build a custom set or replace a specific low string, and what tuning do you plan to use?
The .068 gauge string is specifically designed for custom string sets or replacing low strings in extended-range, baritone, or drop-tuning configurations. It provides the necessary tension and clarity required for lower registers.
What tuning or scale length are you building this for?
This heavy-gauge single string is ideal for baritone guitars, extended-range instruments, or standard electric guitars set up in heavy drop tunings. Its high-carbon core maintains string tension and intonation effectively across various scale lengths.
What makes NYXL strings different from standard nickel wound strings?
NYXL strings utilize a reformulated high-carbon steel core and enhanced nickel-plated windings that deliver greater break strength, improved tuning stability, and higher output with accentuated mid-range crunch.
Are these D'Addario guitar strings authentic and imported to India?
Yes, all products on Dropy India are 100 percent authentic USA imports. Dropy sources its entire inventory directly from the United States to ensure genuine quality and performance for musicians in India.
Can this string be used individually as a direct replacement?
Yes, it is sold as an individual single string packaged securely, making it perfect for replacing a snapped low string without needing to purchase an entire new set.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.