XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. The 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 D'Addario's lightest electric gauge, providing the lightest possible tension and greatest ease of play.

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 their 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 exacting specifications at D'Addario's New York production facility.