40-100 EXL190 is the Ideal combination of gauges for comfortable playing tension, distinctive bright tone, and powerful, tight low end. XL Nickel Wound electric bass strings, long recognized as the industry standard, are ideal for a wide range of musical styles. STRING TENSION CHART ITEM #NOTEDIAMETERTENSIONXLB040 G 0.0400 in 32.420 lbs XLB060 D 0.0600 40.860 XLB080 A 0.0800 40.050 XLB100 E 0.1000 34.720