Rizal Tony's XS Nickel Electric Guitar Strings

XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings provide the longest life of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Coated with our groundbreaking XS coating, these premium electric strings attain maximum life and a smooth, fast feel without dampening their outstanding tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings boast superior strength and tuning stability, plus richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with every sweep, slide, and bend. This 11-49 Medium gauge set provides increased volume, with slightly more tension and resistance.

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Rizal Tony

Rizal Ezuan Zulkifly Tony also known as Rizal Tony is a Malaysian jazz guitarist, composer, music director and educator whose artistry blends modern jazz grooves also with the cultural sounds of Southeast Asia. Winner of the Philips Jazz Band Competition, he is a proud D’Addario and Ibanez artist who has released Talk To Me, a smooth jazz album exploring music as therapy, and directs Traditopia, a 13-piece ensemble uniting tradition and innovation.

With nearly 25 years as a senior lecturer at UiTM’s Faculty of Music, Rizal has guided the next generation of musicians while performing with renowned artists including Henk Kraijeveld, Jens Bunge, Rachel Guerzo, Michael Veerapen, Junji Delfino and WVC. For Rizal, D’Addario strings are indispensable—providing the clarity, warmth, and reliability that inspire his tone on stage and in the studio.

"DAddario strings have been my trusted companion for delivering smooth jazz tones with clarity and warmth."

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