D'Addario XL 8-38 Extra Super Light Electric Guitar Strings - EXL130

$17.95
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08-38

Extra Super Light Electric Guitar Strings EXL130


XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 8-38 Extra Super Light is our lightest electric gauge, providing the lightest possible tension and greatest ease of play.


  • D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, revered by players since 1974.
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
  • XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
STRING TENSION CHART
ITEM # NOTE DIAMETER TENSION
PL008 E4 0.008 in 10.4 lbs
PL010 B3 0.010 9.1
PL015 G3 0.015 12.9
NW021 D3 0.021 12.0
NW030 A2 0.030 13.9
NW038 E2 0.038 11.8

08-38

Extra Super Light Electric Guitar Strings EXL130


XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 8-38 Extra Super Light is our lightest electric gauge, providing the lightest possible tension and greatest ease of play.


  • D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, revered by players since 1974.
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
  • XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
STRING TENSION CHART
ITEM # NOTE DIAMETER TENSION
PL008 E4 0.008 in 10.4 lbs
PL010 B3 0.010 9.1
PL015 G3 0.015 12.9
NW021 D3 0.021 12.0
NW030 A2 0.030 13.9
NW038 E2 0.038 11.8