D'Addario NYNW036 Single Guitar String

NYXL .036 Single Electric Guitar String — Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel

The D'Addario NYXL .036 is a single wound electric guitar string built around a high-carbon NY steel core with a reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire. This combination gives the string noticeably higher output and a stronger mid-range response in the 1–3.5 kHz range, so it cuts through dense mixes with more presence and crunch than a standard nickel wound string. Round-wound construction preserves the bright, articulate attack that electric guitar players rely on for clean tones and aggressive lead work. Sold as a single, this string solves two common problems at once: replacing one broken or worn string without buying a full set, and letting players dial in non-standard gauges for custom sets. Made in the company's New York production facility, it carries the same build quality as the full NYXL sets.

Technical Specifications

• String Designation: A
• Gauge: .036" / 0.91 mm
• Number of Strings: 1 (single replacement)
• Wrap Material: Reformulated nickel-plated steel
• Core: High-carbon NY steel
• Winding Type: Round wound
• Finish: Uncoated
• Scale Length: Medium scale
• Compatible With: Electric guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA (New York)

Who It's For

The NYXL .036 is the right choice for electric guitar players who need a single replacement string that matches the tone and feel of their existing NYXL set. It suits rock, blues, and metal players who want the enhanced mid-range crunch that helps riffs and solos sit forward in a band mix. Pedal steel and lap steel players building custom E9th or C6th sets will find this gauge useful for the lower strings of those tunings. The reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap and NY steel core also appeal to gigging musicians who want improved tuning stability and longer string life compared to traditional nickel wound strings. Because it is sold as a single piece, it is a practical pick for anyone who breaks a string mid-session and wants to keep playing without buying a full new set.