D&#39;Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings 13-62

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Unlock the full potential of your baritone guitar with the D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings. Perfectly designed for the modern guitarist, these strings offer a versatile performance whether you're rocking a shorter-scale baritone or experimenting with deep down-tunings on your standard electric guitar. The nickel-plated steel wrapping ensures a bright, articulate sound that cuts through any mix, while the round wound construction brings a smooth feel under your fingers, making them a top choice for both studio sessions and live performances.

With a hex-shaped high carbon steel core, these strings provide exceptional intonation and durability, ensuring your guitar stays in tune longer and withstands the rigors of intense playing. Plus, as part of D'Addario's commitment to sustainability, each set is packaged in environmentally friendly, corrosion-resistant materials, preserving the integrity of your strings while reducing your environmental footprint.

Whether you're chasing those low, resonant tones or simply looking for a reliable set of strings that can handle a variety of styles, the EXL158 strings deliver with precision and reliability, backed by over 300 years of D'Addario's storied craftsmanship.

Key Features:

Sizes: .013, .017, .026, .036, .046, .062
Hex-shaped high carbon steel core for enhanced stability
Round wound with nickel-plated steel for bright tonality
Designed for baritone guitars and deep down-tunings
Made in the U.S.A with environmentally friendly packaging

Product specs

Guitar Type	Electric Baritone Guitar
Number of Strings	6
Coated	No
Gauges	.013, .017p, .026w, .036, .046, .062
Core Material	High-carbon Steel
Winding Material	Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type	Round Wound

FAQs

What type of guitar are the D'Addario EXL158 strings designed for?: The D'Addario EXL158 strings are specifically designed for electric baritone guitars, providing a balanced tone with their nickel-plated steel winding.
What is the gauge range of the D'Addario EXL158 strings?: The D'Addario EXL158 strings have a gauge range from .013 to .062, making them suitable for achieving the lower tunings typically used on baritone guitars.
Are the D'Addario EXL158 strings coated?: No, the D'Addario EXL158 strings are not coated. They are nickel-plated steel strings, which offer a bright and clear tone without the added coating.
What is the core material of the D'Addario EXL158 strings?: The core material of the D'Addario EXL158 strings is high-carbon steel, which contributes to their durability and stable tuning performance.
How does the nickel-plated steel winding affect the tone of the D'Addario EXL158 strings?: The nickel-plated steel winding on the D'Addario EXL158 strings provides a balanced tone with brightness, clarity, and a smooth midrange, making them versatile for various music styles.

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PROS

Perfect tension for B tuning on 25.5" scale guitars
Suitable for C standard on 24.75" scale guitars
Low B string delivers a piano-like sound
Excellent for 27" to 28" scale baritones
Balanced, bright sound works well clean or overdriven
Good tuning stability and low string handling noise
Cost-effective compared to buying individual strings
Environmentally friendly packaging

CONS

62 gauge string might not fit all tuner posts
2nd thinnest string may feel too light for some users
Tightening screw on low B string may protrude on some tuners

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings 13-62.

Setup and maintenance

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The D'Addario EXL158 strings fit the Firefly FFJA Baritone's 30" scale length, even with its reverse headstock, alleviating concerns about string length.
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A guitar nut that's slightly too small can lead to issues with the D'Addario EXL158's thicker gauge strings, especially if transitioning from a smaller gauge like .12-.52.
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Features and functionality

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Colored ferrules on the D'Addario EXL158 may indicate their presence on the Firefly FFJA Baritone, although there is speculation they could be replicas.
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The D'Addario EXL158 strings include a wound third string, unlike some other sets that use a plain third string, offering a different tonal quality.
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Comparisons

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The Firefly FFJA Baritone can be tuned to baritone standard rather than Bass VI, with adjustments needed for the tuners if opting for Bass VI tuning.
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User experience

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Owners of the Firefly FFJA Baritone report satisfaction using D'Addario EXL158 strings, noting that they match the original strings closely in gauge and performance.
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Owners appreciate the D'Addario EXL158 strings for their robustness, reducing the likelihood of snapping when playing heavier styles like Breaking Benjamin covers.
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Mods and upgrades

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To convert the Firefly FFJA into a Bass VI, it's necessary to widen the tuner hole for the low E string, a simple modification with a hand drill.
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Users suggest considering a nut replacement if the guitar nut is too small for the thicker 13-62 gauge of the D'Addario EXL158 strings, with estimated costs around $30.
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marcepan

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THOSE ARE MY FAVOURITE STRINGS TO DROPP A/A# tunnigs

Very good strings, long lasting, perfect bright sound

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Rob Barrett

Singer, Guitarist

Cannibal Corpse

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Rob Barrett uses D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings (13-62), as shown in the user-uploaded photo on Imgur.

Sean Long

Guitarist

While She Sleeps

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Sean on his Instagram "To everyone asking I'm crap at replying. These are the strings I play and I wouldn't use anyone other than @daddarioandco - They are simply the best. 13-62 Baritone Light."

Jen Majura

Singer, Guitarist

Evanescence

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on this video, at 17:14, Jen Majura using this guitar strings

David Grissom

Guitarist

Storyville

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David Grissom uses D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings 13-62 on the baritone side of his double neck guitar, as confirmed by the Reverb listing for his Jerry Jones Double Neck guitar.

Olavi Mikkonen

Guitarist

Amon Amarth

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Olavi Mikkonen uses D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings (13-62) in a guitar lesson featured on YASSINE SIYAF's YouTube video, "Amon Amarth 'The Pursuit of Vikings' Lesson Guitar."

Chris Rubey

Guitarist

The Devil Wears Prada

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According to this rig rundown article, Rubey uses D'addario EXL158 strings.

Bryan Scott

Singer, Guitarist

Sick Puppies

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6:56 - Bryan uses D'Addario strings, 13-62 for both drop C and drop A# tuning.

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