--- product_id: 69340210 title: "Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 - Jazz Light, 12-51" brand: "d'addario" price: "195.39 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/69340210-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round-wound store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Vintage 1950s tone Hex-Core intonation tech Made in USA precision Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 - Jazz Light, 12-51 **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** 195.39 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Vintage tone meets modern precision — play like a legend today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 - Jazz Light, 12-51 by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** 195.39 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/69340210-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round-wound) ## 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 - • **Eco-Friendly Rewards:** Register your recyclable packaging to earn exclusive Players Circle points and join a community of passionate musicians. - • **Authentic Vintage Vibes:** Capture the warm, bright sound of classic 1950s blues and rock with pure nickel wrap wires. - • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted with exacting standards in New York for unmatched quality and durability. - • **Jazz Light Gauge (12-51):** Perfect balance of playability and tone for expressive jazz and rockabilly styles. - • **Precision Hex-Core Design:** Experience flawless intonation and consistent playability with D’Addario’s proprietary hex-core technology. ## Overview D'Addario XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (EPN21) deliver a warm, bright vintage sound reminiscent of the 1950s, thanks to pure nickel wrap wire and proprietary Hex-Core technology. These jazz light gauge (12-51) strings offer consistent intonation, durability, and a smooth feel, crafted in the USA. Ideal for blues, rockabilly, and jazz players seeking authentic tone with modern reliability. ## Description Buy D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 - Jazz Light, 12-51. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Review: Rockabilly heaven - Top notch strings for that vintage fifties sound I was looking for . Switch out the wound G for a steel just for my style of playing . A lot of gigs in and very stable and still sound awesome on a Gretsch Hot Rod and I use my bigsby a lot . 10s give me that easier playability without compromising that jazzy rockabilly sound . And Neck didn’t need tweaking at all Review: Fantastic strings! - These strings are a great mid point between steel & flatwounds, really warm but with some nice clarity! ## 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 | B001UARMPU | | Best Sellers Rank | 5,595 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 215 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material | Nickel | | Colour | Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,210) | | Date First Available | 2 July 2009 | | Item Weight | 31.8 g | | Item model number | EPN21 | | Material Type | Nickel Plated Steel | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 10.41 x 9.4 x 1.02 cm; 31.75 g | | Size | Jazz Light, 12-51 | | String Gauge | Light | | String Material | Nickel | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Colour:** Blue - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** Light - **String material type:** Nickel ## Images ![Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 - Jazz Light, 12-51 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VikDTIPPL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does anyone know what is the difference between the pure nickel and the wound nickel?** A: Pure Nickel is less susceptible to the magnetic field, and thus warmer. A lot of blues players use them. Think 50/60’s sound. Nickel Wound, has a steel core, which are affected more by the pick-up magnets. Those strings have a brighter attack. Hope that helps! Always try them yourself, personal taste may differ. **Q: Is the G string wound** A: On sets over 12 gauge on the first string... the 3rd string is wound. Under 11 gauge E string the G is plain.Overall great strings these pure nickel ones. **Q: Are these good for a semi-hollow body style guitar like an Ibanez artcore ag75?** A: Hi, yes they are good strings for that guitar. I bought them looking for a warm jazzy tone, but these caliber are hard to play. **Q: Are these strings good for a telecaster or strat ?** A: Yes, and as with all things, it depends on what kind of sound you're going for. Pure Nickel strings tend to have a warmer tone which is great for blues. If your guitar's pickups tend to be too bright, these will help smooth put the tone. I used them on my strat which was equipped with Noiseless pups that were very bright. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rockabilly heaven *by P***. on 5 October 2025* Top notch strings for that vintage fifties sound I was looking for . Switch out the wound G for a steel just for my style of playing . A lot of gigs in and very stable and still sound awesome on a Gretsch Hot Rod and I use my bigsby a lot . 10s give me that easier playability without compromising that jazzy rockabilly sound . And Neck didn’t need tweaking at all ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic strings! *by S***O on 10 October 2025* These strings are a great mid point between steel & flatwounds, really warm but with some nice clarity! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm tone and smooth feel *by T***S on 14 January 2026* These strings sound warm and balanced right out of the pack. They feel smooth under the fingers, stay in tune well, and hold their tone for a long time. Easy to play and great quality as always from D’Addario. Would definitely buy again. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 - Jazz Light, 12-51 - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EJ21 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 12-52 Jazz Light - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings - Semi-Flat Wound - Bright Tone, Smooth Feel, Reduced Finger Noise - EHR350 - Jazz Light, 12-52 --- ## 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.tn/products/69340210-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round-wound](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/69340210-guitar-strings-xl-pure-nickel-electric-guitar-strings-round-wound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*