Artist ELST942 9-42 Electric Guitar Nickel Strings Super Light Gauge
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- Pre-order | Ships 18 September 2026
- Nickel Wound Construction
- Super Light Gauge 9-42
- Artist's Lightest Electric String Gauge
- Easier String Bending & Faster Playability
- Individually Sealed Packaging
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Artist ELST942 9-42 Electric Guitar Nickel Strings Super Light Gauge
The Artist ELST942 are our lightest Electric Guitar nickel strings, making them perfect for lightning-fast licks and big bends. They would also be a more comfortable solution to the factory-fitted 10-46s, as the lighter tension will be easier on the hands while playing. The strings have been individually sealed to ensure the string-changing process is as easy as possible.
The Tech Features
Brand: Artist
Model: ELST942
Material: Nickel Wound
Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
Packaging: Individually Sealed
No. of Sets: One
(10453)
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We ship all orders for free. All deliveries are insured so if an item arrives damaged we'll happily refund or replace it for you. Check our warranty page for more information.
Purchases with Artist Guitars come with a 3-year Warranty. Warranty is only valid to the original purchaser and in the original country of purchase. Please take note of your order number to help us verify your purchase in the event of a warranty claim.
If the issue can be fixed by replacing a part, we will send it to you free of charge. Spare parts are shipped from our office in Sydney, Australia. If more extensive work is required our Customer Happiness department will arrange a free return slip or courier collection to get your item returned for further assessment.
Also included in your warranty is our industry leading 100 Days Change of Mind Policy
If you're not completely satisfied with the quality of any of our products, we'll be happy to arrange a free return of your product for an exchange or full refund, including any shipping charges. This also covers instances where you may have bought the wrong size or if you simply change your mind.
If you do require a return, just Open a Support Ticket and we'll either send you a reply paid label for Australia Post or arrange for a collection by courier. This will depend on your location and the product you purchased. If you have any trouble you can contact us.
Customer Reviews
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Kerry Norman KingVerified Buyer
All good
As expected.
Store OwnerThanks for the review. It is appreciated.27 September 2023 -
MitchVerified Buyer
Slick Strings
Brilliant strings for the price, sounds great
Store OwnerThank you so much for the review. We're always here if you need anything. Cheers!14 December 2022 -
RODVerified Buyer
BACK FOR MORE!!!.
Bought a 12 set pack of these a couple of years ago & can honestly say I cant fault them. SOUND & PLAY GREAT!!! time to top up so I'm back for more. NO BRAINER at this price!!! Prompt service & delivery, BIG THANKS ARTIST !!!
Store OwnerThank you so much for your continued support and business with us. We appreciate the review.17 June 2022 -
Chris HunterVerified Buyer
It's like a great little secret
I feel like I'm giving away a brilliant secret here by writing this review. I always play 9's .. rarely break strings, and have had no problems with these strings. I have well over a dozen electrics and these sets have found their way onto most of them by now. They play as welll as anything else I've used, and for the price, .. well enough said. So hence, I feel like I'm letting out a great underground secret or something here, ..... damn I just hope the masses dont pick up on this, and drain the supply. Yes recommended, if you want, then please feel free to go buy some way more expensive branded strings, more for me.. and the rest of us who are sitting on this little goldmine.
Store OwnerThank you so much for taking the time to leave the review Chris! We really appreciate your support.24 March 2021 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
Good Quality
Very good strings and it arrived quickly, will definitely buy my next set here
23 July 2019
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Joseph AnthonyVerified Buyer
Good
Very happy with the strings, the price and delivery. Will buy here again
13 June 2019 -
JoshVerified Buyer
Fantastic srrings
I put these strings on as soon as I got them and they sound fantastic. Also they were delivered before they said they would be, really good service.
10 January 2019 -
Liam ClarkVerified Buyer
AMAZING VALUE!!!
These strings I bought as an impulse decision as I needed the strings for a gig. I immediately noticed the supreme quality. (Arguable better than Ernie ball or daddario strings for less than double the price) my #1 string of choice. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks artist!!
30 August 2018 -
ALexVerified Buyer
Bang for buck
Great product and for the price, I certainly can't complain. Good all purpose strings.
24 June 2018 -
Christopher OrchardVerified Buyer
Perfect for semi-hollow body...
I love light gauge strings on my semi hollow body. I also love their twang on a Tele. When I'm not playing metal, and want to just set that reverb up high and rock/blues and country my way into an afternoon. These are the strings for me.
15 September 2017 -
Nev LindsayVerified Buyer
Niftus
I recently purchased some sets of Artist ELST942 Electric Guitar Nickel Strings Super Light Gauge 9-42 and can seriously recommend these as the best strings that I have used.
17 August 2017 -
Justin RaineVerified Buyer
Excellent value
I've been an Ernie Ball string user for years, but I thought I'd try Artist brand strings as a fairly low-cost experiment. Out of the packet, I was unable to notice any significant difference from my usual strings. On the guitar, I was unable to notice any significant difference in tone. As far as I can tell, these seem to be perfectly serviceable strings and I intend to continue using them instead of the more expensive brands.
3 August 2017 -
Alfred KlimVerified Buyer
Artist ELST942 Electric Guitar Nickel Strings
Bought these strings to try against other well known brands. Because they are so reasonably priced I really didn't expect too much of them. Well, to my surprise, they are actually very good. Feel great under finger and hold tune just fine. I cannot see any reason why these strings will not last just as long as any other brand I use. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this product and the service that Artist Guitars provides is second to none.
9 May 2017 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
5 stars
Your service is excellent and I am sure your product is of the same standard. If not I will let you know. Thank you.
8 March 2015 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
No Complaints
Great service, fast delivery and good products.
21 November 2014 -
PaddyVerified Buyer
Value
Thought I'd try these on the Partscaster I cart around with me, given the increasing price of the premium brand bulk packs I normally buy. Quite happy with them thus far; clean, tonally acceptable and tension without issue. Seem quite durable to date - a good buy!
3 September 2014 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
Value
Thought I'd try these on the Partscaster I cart around with me, given the increasing price of the premium brand bulk packs I normally buy. Quite happy with them thus far; clean, tonally acceptable and tension without issue. Seem quite durable to date - a good buy!
3 September 2014 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
Artist HGM Electric Guitar
I can't say enough about Artist Guitars. They are excellent. I now have an acoustic and an electric! Outstanding value for money. attention to detail, fast delivery and accessories. I am a beginner and even if I decide to stop playing these will still hold a spot on my wall on display. They are beautiful. Rod Scoles :)
1 February 2014 -
RodneyVerified Buyer
Artist HGM Electric Guitar
I can't say enough about Artist Guitars. They are excellent. I now have an acoustic and an electric! Outstanding value for money. attention to detail, fast delivery and accessories. I am a beginner and even if I decide to stop playing these will still hold a spot on my wall on display. They are beautiful. Rod Scoles :)
1 February 2014
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