Daddario NYXL1052 Reviews

Great for metal

I use these on all my guitars for metal but occasionally will play some blues and they are fine but still keep in mind that they give more bottom end.

Always my go to strings

These have always been my go to strings, however my back up strings have changed to the Harley Benton HQS range after trying them out.

They’re not quite up to the standards of the NYXL for my liking, but they’re the closest thing I’ve found without using another set of NYXL’s

Really bright sound

Love this string, the sound became brighter if compare with the other Daddario strings I used.

Didn't really live up to my expectations

The good:

The strings sound and feel great and are probably among the best overall.

I'm primarily a Elixir user and I think NYXL are a good cheaper alternative.

The bad:

This could be a more subjective one, but they last waaay less than the aforementioned Elixir. It's probably more subjective due to my fingers and hands being particularly sweaty, but while Elixirs last me for 2-3 to 5-6 months depending on how often I play, the NYXL started to rust on first three strings after about 4-5 small gigs.

Great set for playing metal in E standard

I was trying out different sets for playing metal in E standard, and 10-52 is for sure a way to go. Super tight wound strings for riffing, medium to light tension for unwound strings for bending.

Great strings - the extra investment is worth it

These strings feel great and for a long time, compared to other lines such as the D'Addario XLs.

The extra few bucks are worth it

Great for modern guitar players!

Used these strings on my guitars for the last few years and I've always been very happy with the feel and sound

Perfect sound

No words, perfect sound, perfect feeling. Highly recommend.

Favourite set for Drop A on a 7 String with the low single 0.64.

The guitar strings are the first strings I played after I switched from DR Strings (after 13 years)..

They sound way clearer and brighter, punchier. They just make the guitar sound less dull.

I mostly play Drop A on a 7 String and use those strings, I play hard and normal guitar strings (ernie ball etc) ripped very frequently.. This stopped with DR and now continues with D'Addario!

The sound lasts way longer than the DR's too.

Give them a try if you enjoy heavy sounds but like to keep it clear.

I play a Shecter KM-7 MK III in Drop A or G# tuning (Periphery, Merrow, Conquering Dystopia but also stuff like Carcass, Entombed and similar)

Not for me

If you don't care for that "new string" sound, these strings aren't for you. Very chimey - almost like an acoustic guitar to my ears.

Something Extraordinary

I use these strings on my Gibson SG 61' Reissue and my Fender Elite Strat and boy I've got to tell you... The balance between great tone and astounding durability is something I've never seen before. I play the crap out of them and so far theese strings have lasted me the most time. And I've tried a lot of different string manufacturers. I really recommend trying them.

Yes, yes and yes!

I had been playing with normal strings (sometimes Martin strings, sometimes D'Addarios, sometimes whatever was available at the local shops) for well over a year, and started to notice that my strings just oxidated super quickly, and I needed to replace them ridiculously soon, and I hated it, because it costs a lot of money in the long run, and is annoying and time-consuming to replace each time. I play an awful lot each day, and I think my sweat from my fingers is super aggressive or something.

Anyways, I changed to NYXLs once, and I will never ever go back! They've changed my life for the better!

Now I can leave them on for 2-3 months without them needing to be replaced because they are corroded or something. I can play all kinds of styles on it, without them ever breaking, rusting, or anything alike. Heavy picking attacks (even on the high E string (trying to play fast, or chugging and riffing wildly)) don't bother them, slapping like a lunatic (because it's trendy lol) on them either, and downtuning 1 1/2 steps and then bending the strings like a maniac (1 1/2 steps or even 2 steps at times) are not a problem at all. What a fantastic product!

Buy it once, and be glad for the rest of your lifetime that you made that decision! Seriously, it's so good! (in my opinion though)

Probably the best strings out there!

Really don't have much to say. I mean strings and picks are something completely personal. To me these are just perfect. Great sound, full, with clarity, not to high-freq, and durable.

Great for a standard tuning on short scale guitars

I use these on my Les Paul which i keep in standard tuning and it is a perfect combo for tight bass strings and flexible harmonic string for all the leads. Highly recommended if you please fast sixteenth notes and .46 is just not enough for you.

Great sounding strings

These strings sound and feel great. The string tension is great for playing down tuned (half or one full step) guitars on a standard scale length.

great strings

u wanna play drop d or maybe even c this is for you the clairty and brightness diffrentce is high compared to other brands

Great recording strings

I bought a few packs of these as a test, to see if their higher price tag was worth it. I must admit, they DO sound better.

The tonal balance across the strings and the neck is really good, they project like crazy and while they're not the brightest sounding strings ever, they keep their inherent clear character for a long time.

I've played 6h on stage with one set over a couple weeks and still sounded great at the end, whereas a standard set would usually last me only half of that time.

Worth investing!

Great product!

They sound great and feel great. They last long and perform well.

Tone is subjective and what works for one individual does not have to work for another one but, this is a great product.

I'm supper happy with them and the fact that they make a 10-52 version is even better. Try them out, you won't regret it!

Daddario NYXL1052 review

Best strings ever.

I've been using these for Drop D and the 12-60 set for Drop B and they seem to last at least twice than any other strings I've ever tried.

Feel and sound amazing, also take a lot less to stabilyze once you monted them, which is a big pro if you're touring.

Nice set

I primarily use this set for standard E tuning. Nice balance, feel and clear sound. They last for longer then other strings i've tried, so theyre a keeper.

The only "bad" thing is the high price. Thats why 4 stars from me