D'Addario - 08-38 Electric Nickel Wound - Extra Super Light EXL130
D'Addario - 08-38 Electric Nickel Wound - Extra Super Light 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.
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PRODUCT SPECS
- Coating: Uncoated
- Number Of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Sets
- Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
PRODUCT FEATURES
- 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 | E | 0.008 in | 4.72 kgs |
| PL010 | B | 0.010 | 4.139 |
| PL015 | G | 0.015 | 5.866 |
| NW021 | D | 0.021 | 5.444 |
| NW030 | A | 0.030 | 6.311 |
| NW038 | E | 0.038 | 5.346 |
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D'Addario is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, D'Addario instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
at nantel musique, we carry a curated selection of d'addario strings — each one inspected, set up, and backed by our expert team. every purchase includes our satisfaction guarantee and dedicated after-sales support.
