Description
Jazz players know the wound 3rd string is non-negotiable, and that’s exactly what you get here. D’Addario EJ21 XL Jazz Light strings swap the usual plain G for a nickel wound one, giving you that darker, rounder voice that suits hollowbodies and archtops so well — think smooth chord work and fat single-note lines without the jangle.
These are still classic D’Addario XL round wounds at heart: nickel-plated steel wrapped over a hex-shaped high carbon steel core. That hex core matters more than most players realize — it grips the wrap wire tighter than a round core would, which means less slipping, more consistent tension, and a set that holds its tone longer instead of going dull after a few sweaty sets.
Gauges run .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .052 — light enough to bend comfortably but with the wound 3rd keeping things balanced for chordal jazz voicings. Every set is wound in the USA on D’Addario’s own precision machines, so you’re not gambling on consistency from string to string or pack to pack.
- Wound 3rd/G string built for jazz-style playing
- Round wound nickel-plated steel for a bright yet warm tone
- Gauges: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .052
- Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps them fresh until you break the seal
- Made in the U.S.A.
Old strings kill your tone before you even notice — if your archtop’s been sounding flat and lifeless, this is the cheap fix that brings the growl back.
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