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Artist ELST942 9-42 Electric Guitar Nickel Strings Super Light Gauge
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- 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)
We use Courier services to ship our goods to you as fast as possible. Once the package leaves our warehouse the time to your door depends on your location, and any reported delays in your area.
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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Paul FarrugiaVerified Buyer
Great Strings and even greater customer service
Purchased these strings and had some issues with the order which by no means was Artists Guitars fault, either way they rectified it, in no time at all. And the Strings are great especialy for the price. Thanks Again!
Store OwnerThanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to your next purchase.8 January 2026 -
christianVerified Buyer
BEST STRINGS IN THE WORLD.
Affordable and each string is individually bagged in plastic. the G, B, E, Strings, (Thinner Strings.) are longer which is convenient for Fender style necks, The Artist strings are effortless to bend and feel great under the fingers. On my Artist 58T semi hollow DIY Guitar Acoustically they are Bright and clear and under Electrification Rock so hard you will have to change your underpants. Best strings ever.
Store OwnerWe appreciate the time you have taken to write a review. Thank you.15 October 2025 -
Andrew HodgsonVerified Buyer
Bargain!
Normally use Ernie ball slinky's & thought I'd try for the price. No complaints. Haven't seen how long they last compared to others yet but thumbs up first impression.
Store OwnerThanks for your review! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.22 September 2025 -
DPVerified Buyer
A Jingle Jangle Morning
I needed new strings for my Artist STPKCA and thought I'd try these super light gauge strings for a change. They're easy on the fingers and produce a sharper tone with much more upper end than the regular strings I replaced. They have a nice "jingle jangle" quality that took a while to get used to but which I really like. They're worth a try if you're looking for that sort of tone.
Store OwnerThanks for your review! We are always here if you have any questions.1 August 2025 -
KevinVerified Buyer
Good quality
Great strings at the price I can't tell any difference,I won't hesitate to get them again ,good quality at a great price.
Store OwnerThank you for your review. We really appreciate it.16 July 2025
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KeithVerified Buyer
Quality strings at this price point
Clear and balanced tone, plus delivered to your door. Unbeatable!
Store OwnerThank you for your feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.30 January 2025 -
KeithVerified Buyer
Solid value!
Very solid and comfortable drum stool and the hight adjustment is system is great.
Store OwnerThanks for your review! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.30 January 2025 -
PabloVerified Buyer
Good value for students
My young lad who is really still a beginner happens to be a massive Yngwie Malmsteem fan and really wanted a set of his signature strings which are 40 + dollars and are so not in my opinion worth that sort of coin when starting out. I've bought quite a few items from Artist Guitars and trust their quality in relation to price and as it was time to give the SX Strat a birthday I picked up a set of the 9 to 42's and after a good clean and adjustment installed them, tuned her to Eb and it feels great, is easy to play and bend and will totally do the job for probably this whole year or so. Attractive price.
Store OwnerThank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We really appreciate the support!1 January 2025 -
HermanVerified Buyer
Blooy legends!
After having issues with these strings fitting correctly on my Les Paul bridge Artist kindly sent me a couple of free sets to make up for the issue. Thank you Artist. I'll be purchasing Ernie Balls from you for my Les Paul but I'll keep getting the Artist brand for every other guitar i own. They're just too good for the price.
Store OwnerThanks so much for your review! We are always here if you have any questions.15 November 2024 -
CoreyVerified Buyer
Artist ELST942 9-42
I purchased a set a Artist ELST942 9-42 strings as a cheap alternative to another big-brand’s nickel strings. I can feel and hear no difference. $7 delivered to my door. Very highly recommended.
Store OwnerThank you so much for your review. We really appreciate it.13 February 2024 -
YuriVerified Buyer
excellent strings
i've been playing over 40 years and have tried dozens of brands of strings. These are as good as any i've tried, i'm very happy with them
Store OwnerThank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We really appreciate the support!9 May 2023 -
PeterVerified Buyer
Guitar Strings
Got the super light electric strings for my cigar box guitar. Good for the money and excellent delivery times again.
Store OwnerThank you do much for the review. We appreciate it.18 July 2022 -
David KhanVerified Buyer
Guitar strings
Great value
Store OwnerThank you so much for the great review and we are happy that you liked the strings.11 May 2022 -
Gary GreenVerified Buyer
Guitar strings
I have been playing for over 50 years, and since going onto Artists strings, (9/42 for Strat and 10/46 for LP), I have not broken any strings, I play daily at home, at the local blues club and practise with a band, The strings do not corrode or loose brightness and I don't change then as often as I had to with other strings. I recommend them to all my mates.
Store OwnerThank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We really appreciate the support!1 December 2021 -
Gary GreenVerified Buyer
Guitar strings
I have been playing for over 50 years, and since going onto Artists strings, (9/42 for Strat and 10/46 for LP), I have not broken any strings, I play daily at home, at the local blues club and practise with a band, The strings do not corrode or loose brightness and I don't change then as often as I had to with other strings. I recommend them to all my mates.
Store OwnerWe really appreciate it for taking the time to leave a review and glad to know that you are satisfied with our products and services.29 November 2021 -
Peter AndersonVerified Buyer
Back up
Ordered these as spares so can not review but will say this about Artist they have been FANTASTIC advice service quality and quality products I have set myself up with Footstool ,Stool ,Music Stand ,NUX Mighty 20BT Amp. Leads, Cleaners, String Winder and Cutter, Picks ,Headphones and I am sure somethings I have missed but planned to get it right as I am picking the Guitar up again after 40 some years All the contacts I have had with them has been nothing but GREAT good old fashioned service and knowledgeable 120% only frustrating thing is having to borrow a friends Electric Guitar as the TL69BND is not in stock and I had been looking forward to getting it as I feel based on my experience thus far I think I would be most happy sorry to say I have purchased another Guitar but would have liked to have got the TL69BND but patience and past experiences with other things and Shipping dates changing to become a long drawn out process and know its available for preorder released around December 10th so I know need to convinced she who must be obeyed that I must have this Guitar
Store OwnerThank you very much for your feedback and your support for us. This really means a lot. We are happy that you're satisfied with our service. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We're always here for you. Cheers!16 November 2021 -
VINCE BOLOGNAVerified Buyer
Stringing Me Along
Have bought these strings before and this will make the fourth set I've . Used the 10-46s twice and have gone down to 9-42s after surgery on the fretting hand. Both gauges have shown themselves to be reliable and I have not broken any strings or had any failures. The tone is bright and I find I'm using the tone knobs on my Strat more which is easy enough. I've found they tune up and hold tune consistently even with vibrato use as good as any other brands I've used on a Strat with the trem up and floating as Leo intended. I don't gig any more but the tone seems to last fairly well . I'll use them again!
Store OwnerThank you for the review and we are glad to hear that our strings have never failed you. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Cheers!9 April 2021 -
Paul AdolphusVerified Buyer
sppedy delivery
Good strings, good price, prompt delivery.
14 September 2020 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
Great value
I have been using 'budget Chinese' strings for years. I would rather change strings more often if necessary. Been really happy with that so far. So how much better are the Artist strings? Can't be much different - right? Happy to report that I think the Artist strings are a step up. I've also been a 10's guy for ages. If you saw the YouTube discussion on 'Are 9's better?' - I'm thinkin' that there might be something in that too. But give these a go. Looks like the best bang for buck to me. When the alternative is 2 or 3 times the price per set & some of the established brands react with my hands & tarnish after a week, I doubt you will be unhappy with the Artist strings.
24 June 2020 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
as always, high quality product from Artist
same quality as other branded strings.
12 June 2020 -
Stuart McKleaineVerified Buyer
Can't go wrong!
I accidentally bought a set of 9-42 strings ages back, and as I live out of town thought I'd just fit them as a stop gap. Well that was that! I loved them, and now fit them to all my guitars. I am not rich by any means, so I thought that I'd give these Artist strings a go, they seem fine so far, admittedly it's only been a week, but hey, $20 for four packs. Bargain! Give them a try. I see they have a new 10-46 supplier, maybe those of us who are converted to lighter strings might get lucky too?
20 March 2020 -
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.
26 December 2018 -
ALexVerified Buyer
Bang for buck
Great product and for the price, I certainly can't complain. Good all purpose strings.
23 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.
14 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.
16 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.
7 March 2015 -
AnonymousVerified Buyer
No Complaints
Great service, fast delivery and good products.
21 November 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
