Description
Eight strings, one problem most sets never solve: keeping the low end tight while leaving the top strings loose enough to actually bend. D’Addario built the NYXL0980 specifically to fix that, balancing a 9-80 gauge spread so every string on your extended-range guitar pulls its weight.
These are nickel wound strings running through D’Addario’s NYXL construction, the same fiber-reinforced core tech that’s become a go-to for players who retune, drop-tune, or just play hard and don’t want to hear their strings go dead by the third song. On an 8-string, that stability matters even more — longer scale lengths and heavier low strings put extra strain on a set, and NYXL’s added break resistance and tuning stability were engineered to handle exactly that kind of tension.
The super light gauging (9-80) is the draw here for players who want speed and flexibility on the high strings without giving up low-string definition, especially on longer scale instruments where standard gauges can feel stiff and unforgiving.
- Gauges: 9-80, super light set for 8-string electric guitar
- Nickel wound construction
- D’Addario NYXL technology for added strength and tuning stability
- Balanced specifically for longer scale length 8-strings
If your current strings feel sluggish or your low B has gone flabby, this is the reset. Fresh NYXLs on an 8-string aren’t subtle — you’ll hear the difference the moment you dig in.
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