--- product_id: 2001305 title: "D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN22 - Jazz Medium, 13-56" brand: "d'addario" price: "R407" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2001305-daddario-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Vintage 1950s pure nickel tone Hex-Core for perfect intonation Made in USA, premium quality D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN22 - Jazz Medium, 13-56 **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** R407 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Feel the vintage warmth, play with modern precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN22 - Jazz Medium, 13-56 by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** R407 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2001305-daddario-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round) ## Best For - d'addario enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted d'addario brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Heavy Gauge Power:** Jazz Medium 13-56 gauge delivers maximum tension and resonance, ideal for drop tunings down to Drop A without fret buzz. - • **Crafted in the USA:** Manufactured in New York with state-of-the-art machinery, guaranteeing unmatched quality and consistency every set. - • **Precision Playability:** Proprietary Hex-Core design ensures consistent feel, perfect intonation, and long-lasting durability for every session. - • **Authentic Vintage Vibes:** Recreate the warm, rich tones of 1950s blues, rock & roll, and country with pure nickel wrap wires. - • **Eco-Friendly & Rewarding:** Packaged in recyclable VCI bags with Players Circle points—play sustainably and earn exclusive rewards. ## Overview D'Addario XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (EPN22) are a premium 6-string set crafted with a high carbon steel core and pure nickel wrap wire, delivering the classic warm and bright tones of the 1950s. Featuring a Hex-Core for perfect intonation and durability, these Jazz Medium 13-56 gauge strings excel in drop tunings down to Drop A, minimizing fret buzz and enhancing resonance. Made in the USA with eco-conscious packaging, they offer both authentic vintage sound and modern reliability for discerning guitarists. ## Description Product Description XL Pure Nickel is our vintage electric string set, designed to embody the vibe of the ‘50s. In that early era of electric guitar, pure nickel was the main alloy used in electric guitar strings. Made with a high carbon steel core and pure nickel wrap wire, these electric strings revive the rich, clean tones heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music. This 13-56 Jazz Medium set is our heaviest gauge of Pure Nickel strings, delivering maximum tension for the fullest tone and most resonance. From the Manufacturer EPN22's combine the playability of D'Addario's jazz medium set with a warmer, vintage tone.D'Addario XL Pure Nickel strings look back to the '50s, when nickel was the primary alloy found in electric guitar strings. Pure nickel strings would be supplanted by nickelplated steel in the '60s when guitarists required brighter tone and enhanced magnetism. Pure Nickel brings back the richer, warmer timbres found in traditional blues, classic rock, rockabilly, and more.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set. Review: My review is for 22 fret, 6 string users, running drop C,B, or A. - My guitar is an ESP with 22 frets. Using a drop C, B, or A tuning can be an extra challenge with a short neck. Ive used this brand of strings before, but not the pure nickel Jazz set. Im using the guitar for metal and grunge. Not sure the pure nickel tone matches up as well in distortion as the normal NXYL sets for drop C. Before, I used a drop C set and mixed and matched to get the string thicknesses you see in this nickel pack. So, when it was time to re string, i found this pure nickel pack had all the string gauges I picked out before but in a jazz nickel set. Why not? It wont rust and the tone will be a bit brighter. Well....... I have a normal NXYL 64 gauge string for the bottom. The tension on these strings for drop B is much tighter than the NXYL series. It almost seemed a bit too tight at drop B on a 22 fret but its not. What it means is that drop A will have more tension than before which is good. Im not sure though, about drop C on this ESP 22 fret. Seems like the tension would be too high. Anyway, the chunkiness of chugging has dropped from the non Pure nickel strings. I can adjust the amp and EQ and knobs and VST's but its clear that the tone of the strings themselves is brighter. This is good for mixing but if you want chug, you have to turn up the gain on the distortion. All in all, im not sure if this is better for me or not. What I know is this set of strings can handle drop A on a 22 fret guitar for SURE. Get a 64 gauge NXYL non nickel string for the bottom though, if you intend to go drop A. For drop B, the 64 single string is tight but good. If you dont intend to go lower than drop C, on a 22 fret, then this set of strings will be a bit too thick for you. Its perfect for B and A. The bends are hard but can give some great tones in distortion. 13's are a bit thick for the top and ESPs with the tunomatic frets can make your thicker tops , murder on the fingers as they slide. But, for metal, on a 22 fret, 6 string, these are the strings you want for anything lower than drop C. Just remember, that bottom E might not be thick enough. For a 22 fret, 6 string, you need at least a 62. My 64 plus this set of strings, covers Drop A and drop B , perfectly. They stay in tune like ive never seen any string before. They drastically change tone depending on the thickness and material of your PICK. This is cool actually. When mixing double rhythm guitars, you could just use different picks and get some layering in. Still, as great as the strings are, I need more time with them to see if the tone ultimately helps my writing or hurts the low end too much. Defiantly lost some low end chug but using a drop tuning below C, may help the guitar level out. I always had to cut a lot of bass and midrange from the guitar using thick strings like this but these brighter nickel strings seems to negate some of the need to EQ the low end. This could be good, or it could end up lacking too much power. Its up to the way you write, the chords you tend to use, and the genre you are going for. For grunge? This is really good. Not too metal, not too bright. For metal? It may be just a bit too bright for drop tunings below C. Or it might be perfect. When I mixed and matched these gauges from non-nickel strings packs, the fret buzz wasnt bad but it wasnt great either. You had to watch how hard you strum while recording to get the tighter mix. These nickel strings though, have much better tension at low tunings and so, the fret buzz is all but gone. I can strum hard and the strings wont vibrate too wide. Will these strings be right for you? Well, if the guitar is in a place where the humidity varies and the strings could rust, you should get pure nickels. If you run 22 frets and want to go drop A, you should run these nickels. If you need a squealing , screaming, top set of strings for your metal solos but need chunky bottoms, this wont fit you. If your solo style is more like Kurt Cobains, than Van Halens, then this set will work for you. I will say this, you wont be breaking or popping these strings. Just keep in mind that ultra chunky chugs, might require some EQ magic on your end, to match up with same gauges you were used too in steel. I use a 64 for the bottom but the tension might be too high for you on drop C or B, and would do better with a 62, perhaps. Review: The best strings on the market hands down! - The only strings I use! Pure nickel 10/45’s for that authentic vintage feel and better tone quality! They work all the way around ## Features - VINTAGE TONE - XL Pure Nickel offers the vintage guitar tone of the 1950s. - RICH, CLEAN SOUND - Pure Nickel wrap wire revives the rich, clean string sound heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music. - HEX-CORE - Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Pure Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability. - EARN REWARD POINTS - Pure Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points. - MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004P21ANK | | Best Sellers Rank | #427 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #10 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Body Material | Nickel | | Color Name | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,752) | | Date First Available | February 23, 2011 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.28 ounces | | Item model number | EPN22 | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 4.8 x 1 x 4.8 inches | | Size | Jazz Medium, 13-56 | | String Gauge | Custom | | String Material | Nickel | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Color:** Silver - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String Gauge:** Custom - **String Material Type:** Nickel ## Images ![D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN22 - Jazz Medium, 13-56 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ug4J7eKnL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My review is for 22 fret, 6 string users, running drop C,B, or A. *by A***N on June 21, 2023* My guitar is an ESP with 22 frets. Using a drop C, B, or A tuning can be an extra challenge with a short neck. Ive used this brand of strings before, but not the pure nickel Jazz set. Im using the guitar for metal and grunge. Not sure the pure nickel tone matches up as well in distortion as the normal NXYL sets for drop C. Before, I used a drop C set and mixed and matched to get the string thicknesses you see in this nickel pack. So, when it was time to re string, i found this pure nickel pack had all the string gauges I picked out before but in a jazz nickel set. Why not? It wont rust and the tone will be a bit brighter. Well....... I have a normal NXYL 64 gauge string for the bottom. The tension on these strings for drop B is much tighter than the NXYL series. It almost seemed a bit too tight at drop B on a 22 fret but its not. What it means is that drop A will have more tension than before which is good. Im not sure though, about drop C on this ESP 22 fret. Seems like the tension would be too high. Anyway, the chunkiness of chugging has dropped from the non Pure nickel strings. I can adjust the amp and EQ and knobs and VST's but its clear that the tone of the strings themselves is brighter. This is good for mixing but if you want chug, you have to turn up the gain on the distortion. All in all, im not sure if this is better for me or not. What I know is this set of strings can handle drop A on a 22 fret guitar for SURE. Get a 64 gauge NXYL non nickel string for the bottom though, if you intend to go drop A. For drop B, the 64 single string is tight but good. If you dont intend to go lower than drop C, on a 22 fret, then this set of strings will be a bit too thick for you. Its perfect for B and A. The bends are hard but can give some great tones in distortion. 13's are a bit thick for the top and ESPs with the tunomatic frets can make your thicker tops , murder on the fingers as they slide. But, for metal, on a 22 fret, 6 string, these are the strings you want for anything lower than drop C. Just remember, that bottom E might not be thick enough. For a 22 fret, 6 string, you need at least a 62. My 64 plus this set of strings, covers Drop A and drop B , perfectly. They stay in tune like ive never seen any string before. They drastically change tone depending on the thickness and material of your PICK. This is cool actually. When mixing double rhythm guitars, you could just use different picks and get some layering in. Still, as great as the strings are, I need more time with them to see if the tone ultimately helps my writing or hurts the low end too much. Defiantly lost some low end chug but using a drop tuning below C, may help the guitar level out. I always had to cut a lot of bass and midrange from the guitar using thick strings like this but these brighter nickel strings seems to negate some of the need to EQ the low end. This could be good, or it could end up lacking too much power. Its up to the way you write, the chords you tend to use, and the genre you are going for. For grunge? This is really good. Not too metal, not too bright. For metal? It may be just a bit too bright for drop tunings below C. Or it might be perfect. When I mixed and matched these gauges from non-nickel strings packs, the fret buzz wasnt bad but it wasnt great either. You had to watch how hard you strum while recording to get the tighter mix. These nickel strings though, have much better tension at low tunings and so, the fret buzz is all but gone. I can strum hard and the strings wont vibrate too wide. Will these strings be right for you? Well, if the guitar is in a place where the humidity varies and the strings could rust, you should get pure nickels. If you run 22 frets and want to go drop A, you should run these nickels. If you need a squealing , screaming, top set of strings for your metal solos but need chunky bottoms, this wont fit you. If your solo style is more like Kurt Cobains, than Van Halens, then this set will work for you. I will say this, you wont be breaking or popping these strings. Just keep in mind that ultra chunky chugs, might require some EQ magic on your end, to match up with same gauges you were used too in steel. I use a 64 for the bottom but the tension might be too high for you on drop C or B, and would do better with a 62, perhaps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best strings on the market hands down! *by J***N on January 29, 2026* The only strings I use! Pure nickel 10/45’s for that authentic vintage feel and better tone quality! They work all the way around ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. *by M***R on February 23, 2026* I normally use nickel wrapped EXLs or NYXLs on my electrics. I have a Telecaster that's always been a bit bright when using the nickel wraps, limiting the types of music I'd play on this guitar. These pure nickel strings have tamed much of the brightness and provided a fuller tone. I can still get the typical Telecaster twang, punchy mid-range, and sharp articulate cleans, but now I can also get some warm, full, rounded tones when I want to play jazz or blues on it. This guitar is simply more versatile with pure nickel strings versus nickel wrapped. For that, these strings are worth the extra buck or two over the EXLs. Since I liked the pure nickel so much on the Tele, I tried some on my ES-339. This guitar always sounded and played good with nickel wraps, but after playing pure nickels on it for a couple weeks, it sounds even better. I'll be using pure nickel strings on it from now on. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN22 - Jazz Medium, 13-56 - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN115 - Blues/Jazz Rock, 11-48 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2001305-daddario-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2001305-daddario-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*