D'Addario EJ21 Jazz Electric Guitar Strings - Light

The electric string standard since 1974

EJ21

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D'Addario XL Nickel Wound strings are the standard against which all other electric guitar strings are measured. Revered by players everywhere since 1974, they combine a high carbon steel core with nickel-plated steel wrap wire for a bright, versatile tone that suits just about any style you throw at it.

The EJ21 is the 12-52 Jazz Light set, built with a wound 3rd/G string. That extra mass and tension make it a solid choice for drop tunings and for players who want the traditional jazz setup feel of a wound third.

Like every D'Addario electric guitar string, XL Nickel is wound on the company's proprietary Hex-Core for accurate intonation, consistent feel, and dependable durability. Sets arrive in a recyclable VCI bag with a code you can register to earn Players Circle points, and they're made in the USA at D'Addario's New York production facility.

  • 12-52 Jazz Light gauge with a wound 3rd/G string
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap over a high carbon steel hex core
  • Round wound, uncoated, 6-string set
  • Extra tension for drop tuning and traditional jazz setups
  • Made in the USA in New York

Included in the package are:

D'Addario EJ21 Jazz Electric Guitar Strings - Light

One 6-string set of XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings (12-52)

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D'Addario EJ21 Jazz Electric Guitar Strings - Light

D'Addario EJ21 Jazz Electric Guitar Strings - Light

$9.49

$9.49

Built For Jazz And Drop Tuning

The 12-52 gauge and wound 3rd/G string add tension where you need it, holding up under drop tunings and delivering the feel traditional jazz players expect.

Bright Tone, Any Genre

Nickel-plated steel wrap wire gives XL Nickel its bright, versatile voice, so one set covers everything from jazz comping to rock and beyond.

Consistent Set After Set

D'Addario's proprietary Hex-Core delivers perfect intonation, a consistent feel, and reliable durability, so every fresh set plays like the last one.

12-52 Jazz Light Gauge

A heavier gauge set that gives you more tension and body than a standard light set.

Wound 3rd/G String

The wound third adds tension for drop tuning and matches the traditional jazz setup.

High Carbon Steel Core

A high carbon steel core provides the strength and stability behind XL Nickel's tone.

Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap

Nickel-plated steel wrap wire produces a bright, versatile electric guitar tone across a variety of genres.

Proprietary Hex-Core

Like all D'Addario electric strings, XL Nickel uses the brand's Hex-Core for perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.

Round Wound Construction

Classic round wound construction for the familiar XL Nickel attack and response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Specs & Support

• Gauge: 12-52 (Jazz Light)

• Coating: Uncoated

• Number Of Strings: 6

• Set Type: Sets

• Core Material: High Carbon Steel (Hex-Core)

• Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel

• Construction: Round Wound

• 3rd/G String: Wound

• Ideal For: Jazz, All Genres

• Country of Origin: Made in the USA (New York production facility)

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