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Extra Super Light (.008-.038)
The lightest common electric gauge. Bends take noticeably less finger pressure, but tension drops and tuning stability suffers under a heavy hand.
Product detailSKU #1274034477760
D'AddarioEXL130 Nickel Extra Super Light Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A set of .008-.038 nickel-wound electric strings. For players who bend a lot, tune standard or higher, and want the lightest common gauge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Heavy string bending and vibrato on shorter-scale electrics
- Players with hand pain or weak grip strength
- Rhythm and lead in standard tuning at 25.5" scale
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drop tunings — .038 low E goes floppy fast
- Players who dig in hard and want string tension under the pick
- Acoustic, classical, or bass guitars
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Nickel-plated steel wrap
The standard electric string wrap. Warmer and less abrasive on frets than pure stainless, and magnetically responsive under any pickup.
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Round wound
Ridged winding surface gives brightness and pick attack, at the cost of finger squeak on position shifts.
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Electric-only construction
Steel core relies on magnetic pickups. On an acoustic these sound thin and quiet with no way to drive the top.
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Single set
One guitar's worth of six strings. Buy multiples if you break strings often or want backups on hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dropping from .009s or .010s usually needs a truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 02Lighter gauge can rattle in nuts slotted for heavier strings
- 03Six strings only — no picks, winder, or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a Floyd Rose or tremolo guitar?
Yes, but changing gauge changes string pull on a floating bridge. You will need to rebalance the spring tension to get the bridge level again.
02What is the actual gauge?
Extra Super Light runs .008 to .038. That is one step lighter than the .009 sets most electrics ship with.
03Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
No. These are built for magnetic pickups. On an acoustic they sound thin and lack the volume to drive the soundboard.
04Do lighter strings break more easily?
The thin plain strings, especially the high E, are less forgiving of hard picking and sharp saddle edges than heavier gauges.
