Introducing

X Concepts

Guitar Strings

Built for your sound.
Engineered to inspire.

Premium nickel-plated steel electric guitar strings designed for clarity, balance, feel and the players who demand more from every note.

Made in USA

X Concepts Lights 9–42 in clear clamshell packaging
Lights 9–42
X Concepts Mediums 10–46 in clear clamshell packaging
Mediums 10–46
Choose your gauge

Find your set

Lights

9–42

XC-LIGHT-0942

Fast, responsive and expressive. A lighter feel designed for effortless bends, articulate leads and comfortable all-around playing.

E
.009
B
.011
G
.016
D
.024
A
.032
E
.042

Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings

Available through String Club

Choose your plan

Fresh sets delivered monthly through the String Club.

Mediums

10–46

XC-MED-1046

Balanced tension with a confident feel. Designed for players who want punch, stability and a powerful all-purpose electric set.

E
.010
B
.013
G
.017
D
.026
A
.036
E
.046

Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings

Available through String Club

Choose your plan

Fresh sets delivered monthly through the String Club.

Built around the player.

Strings are the first point of contact between you and your instrument. X Concepts was created around a simple idea: build a dependable, great-feeling electric guitar string that lets the player concentrate on the music.

Bright, defined tone

Nickel-plated steel construction designed for clarity, punch and musical detail.

Balanced feel

Consistent tension and response across the entire set.

Built to perform

Designed for rehearsals, recording sessions, gigs and everyday playing.

Made in USA

Proudly manufactured in the United States.

Construction

What’s under your fingers matters.

Every part of a guitar’s signal begins with the vibration of the string. X Concepts strings are designed to deliver a responsive feel and a clear, balanced foundation for your sound.

  • Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap
  • Steel Core
  • Precision Winding
  • Consistent Construction
NICKEL-PLATED WRAPSTEEL CORE

Which set is your set?

Lights 9–42

Feel
Lighter
Bending
Effortless
Rhythm feel
Flexible
Ideal for
Lead playing, expressive bends, lower resistance
LighterFirmer

Mediums 10–46

Feel
Balanced
Bending
Controlled
Rhythm feel
Firm
Ideal for
Versatile playing, rhythm work, players wanting more tension
LighterFirmer

Neither gauge is better than the other — they simply feel different under your hands.

Made in USA

Built here. Built for players.

X Concepts Guitar Strings are proudly made in the USA and created for players who care about the connection between their hands, their instrument and their sound.

Why X Concepts?

X Concepts grew from a simple obsession: guitar gear should inspire you to pick up the instrument.

We wanted strings that felt at home on the guitars we actually play — whether you’re chasing vintage blues, classic rock, modern high-gain tones or something completely your own.

Because your rig can change.

Your guitars can change.

Your sound can change.

But everything starts at the strings.

Built for your sound.
Engineered to inspire.

String Club Early Member Pricing

Join before launch and lock in founding-member pricing. First String Club shipments begin in early October. Premium access begins immediately with any Premium-inclusive plan.

Join the X Concepts String Club

Fresh strings. Better feel. Less guessing. American-made sets delivered every month — one flat shipping rate, no matter how many you take.

Flat $2.50 Monthly Shipping

One low shipping rate per monthly shipment—whether you choose one, two, or three sets. No surprise fees.

String Club Only

The essentials: one fresh American-made set on your doorstep every month.

$12.99/month

+ $2.50 flat monthly shipping

$15.49/month delivered

  • 1 set of X Concepts strings each month
  • Choose Lights 9–42 or Mediums 10–46
  • Founding-member rate locked while active
  • Cancel anytime
Most Popular

String Club + Premium

One set a month plus everything The Guitar Plugged Premium unlocks.

$15.99/month

+ $2.50 flat monthly shipping

$18.49/month delivered

Premium starts instantly

  • 1 set of X Concepts strings each month
  • Choose Lights 9–42 or Mediums 10–46
  • Full The Guitar Plugged Premium membership
  • Premium access begins instantly after signup
  • Cancel anytime

Double Set + Premium

Two sets a month — keep two guitars, or two tunings, permanently fresh.

$22.99/month

+ $2.50 flat monthly shipping

$25.49/month delivered

Premium starts instantly

  • 2 string sets each month
  • Mix and match gauges: Lights 9–42 and/or Mediums 10–46
  • Full The Guitar Plugged Premium membership
  • Premium access begins instantly after signup
  • Cancel anytime
Best Value

String Club Pro + Premium

Built for multiple guitars, alternate tunings and a real gig calendar.

$29.99/month

+ $2.50 flat monthly shipping

$32.49/month delivered

Premium starts instantly

  • 3 string sets each month
  • Mix and match any combination of Lights 9–42 and Mediums 10–46
  • Full The Guitar Plugged Premium membership
  • Premium access begins instantly after signup
  • Cancel anytime

How it works

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Select your monthly string quantity and preferred gauges.

  2. 02

    Unlock Premium instantly

    Premium members can use TGP Premium immediately after joining.

  3. 03

    Receive your strings in October

    Founding-member shipments begin in early October, then renew monthly.

String Club questions

FAQ

X Concepts

Guitar Strings

Built for your sound. Engineered to inspire.

Lights 9–42  |  Mediums 10–46

Made in USA