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product_id: 4989673
title: "D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL158, Light Baritone Gauge 13-62, 6-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "$21.30"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4989673-daddario-electric-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl158-light-baritone-gauge
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Bright versatile tone Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Made in USA, premium quality D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL158, Light Baritone Gauge 13-62, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** $21.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your sound with strings that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL158, Light Baritone Gauge 13-62, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** $21.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Earn While You Play:** Register your pack to collect Players Circle reward points.
- • **Durability That Lasts:** Resists corrosion and maintains tone even under heavy play.
- • **Bright & Versatile Tone:** Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers a crisp sound adaptable across genres.
- • **Trusted Legacy Since 1974:** The go-to strings for pros and enthusiasts alike for decades.
- • **Unmatched Intonation Precision:** Hex-Core design ensures every note hits perfectly in tune.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (EXL158) are a 6-string, light baritone gauge set (13-62) crafted with a high-carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap. Engineered with proprietary Hex-Core technology for perfect intonation and consistent feel, these strings offer a bright, versatile tone ideal for all musical styles. Made in the USA and packaged in a recyclable, resealable bag with a code to earn Players Circle rewards, they combine durability, performance, and sustainability in one premium set.

## Description

Product Description XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-belling 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. EARN REWARD POINTS with the code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points. From the Manufacturer While optimally designed for today's modern, shorter scale electric baritone guitars, EXL158's are also an excellent solution for deep, down-tuning on most standard electric guitars.XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular electric guitar strings, are precision wound with nickelplated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result, strings with long lasting, distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation, is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Best string for my guitars - My favorite strings. I use D'Addario on most of my guitars because they are consistent and long lasting and sound great.
Review: Best strings I have ever bought - Drop a# tuning 6 string for metal you can’t go wrong sound great and great tension

## Features

- PERFECT INTONATION: Our best-selling electric guitar strings, these XL Nickel strings deliver perfect intonation, consistent feel and reliable durability.
- VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
- FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E3CN6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | Coated |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 257 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954944513 |
| Included Components | 6 Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Accordion Accessory |
| Item Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EXL158 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Model Name | EXL158 |
| Model Number | EXL158 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| Set Name | 6-String Set |
| Sound Profile | Bright |
| String Gauge | Heavy |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 019954944513 |
| Warranty Description | D'addario strives to be a customer-centric company dedicated to producing the highest quality musical instrument accessories in the world. If you have purchased a d'addario product that you believe to be defective, we invite you to submit a contact us form, selecting defect/warranty as inquiry type. We are committed to providing a fair resolution and hope that you will want to continue supporting … |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Coating Description:** Coated
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Heavy
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best string for my guitars
*by L***. on March 17, 2026*

My favorite strings. I use D'Addario on most of my guitars because they are consistent and long lasting and sound great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best strings I have ever bought
*by M***H on March 11, 2026*

Drop a# tuning 6 string for metal you can’t go wrong sound great and great tension

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Heavy Handed Players!
*by G***S on March 25, 2014*

I regularly play acoustic and electric guitar and so my playing technique is very "heavy handed", which is somewhat necessary for playing an acoustic guitar if you really want good intonation and presence. Unfortunately, electric guitars require more finesse and dexterity if you want to get the most of your vibrato or bends, which is why 0.9 to 0.11 gauge string sets are the de facto preference for every player. Back in the 50s and early 60s, guitar strings didn't come in the lighter gauges that we have them today. 0.12 and 0.13 sets were commonplace. Electric guitar strings were more or less lighter-gauged acoustic guitar strings. This is how the Beatles were able to get those thick clean tones, and how Stevie Ray Vaughan (who also used 13s on his Strat) came to create his legendary tone as well. "Heavier is better" is just a myth though. Dozens of guitar heroes use standard gauge strings, sometimes as light as 0.8. It really just depends on your playing style and the amount of physical response you want from your strings. In this case "heavier is better..." IF you have a strong picking technique and hard attack. These days I have been playing a lot of heavy metal and I needed strings that wouldn't flap around when playing those tight galloping rhythms and alternate picking runs. I decided to try out this "Baritone" guitar set on my Les Paul, and I've been really impressed with the thickness of the tone. You don't necessarily need a Strat-scaled guitar or anything longer to rock these strings, so long as you adjust your bridge accordingly. Another benefit of using .13s is that the G-string is WOUND, which means more tension and less tuner slippage while playing. Every guitarist knows what I'm talking about when I say how frustrating it is when the G-string slides out of tune more so than any other string. On this set, the G-string is a wound 0.26, so literally twice the thickness of the high e-string. While this doesn't make it totally immune to tuning slippage, it'll get you really close. The last benefit of using .13s is that it is like resistance weight training in every respect. After playing a couple months on .13s, if you go back to .9s or .10s you'll feel like you can fly across the fretboard with ease.

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EXL158 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 13-62 Light Baritone
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*Last updated: 2026-05-21*