8.5-39 Extra Super Light Plus 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. With its 8.5 gauge high E, this 8.5-39 Extra Super Light Plus set offers a slight variation in tension, helpful to slowly transition to heavier gauges in small increments.

• 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 PL0085 E4 0.0085 in 11.7 lbs PL0105 B3 0.0105 10.0 PL015 G3 0.015 12.9 NW022 D3 0.022 13.3 NW032 A2 0.032 15.5 NW039 E2 0.039 12.5