D'Addario XL-Series Nickel Wound 45-130 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale [EXL170-5]

**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.25' / 92cm from the ball end to the start of the taper. They have no silk winding at either end.
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Upgrade your bass playing experience with D'Addario XL-Series nickel bass strings! Here's why they're a must-have:

• • Rich, Full Tone: Enjoy a soft, silky feel and a rich, full, clear bass tone that's incredibly versatile in any musical setting.
• • Tuning Stability: Featuring a high-carbon steel hex core, these strings offer fundamental tuning stability and strength.
• • Long-Lasting Performance: The nickel-plated steel wire wraps not only provide a bright American tone but also last a long time without sounding dull, protecting your frets from premature wear.

We asked benhearnbass.co.uk to review these strings, and here's what they said:

'Clear highs and tight lows: the D'Addario XL Nickel Wound bass guitar string sets produce a bright, but rounded sound that fits well in any situation! A brilliant all-round bass string.'

Whether you play rock, metal, funk, or any other genre, these strings pack a punch and are great for fingerstyle, pick playing, and slap. They offer impressive clarity across the entire bass guitar range.

D'Addario ensures incredible consistency from set to set. I've used them for years and never had a bad pack!

If you're looking for a well-rounded bass string that offers the best of roundwound strings, look no further.'

These D'Addario XL-Series 5-String Long Scale Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings are perfect for working professional bass players. They're great for all musical genres like rock, metal, funk, pop, soul, and disco. Whether you play with your fingers, a pick, or use the slap technique, these strings will deliver. Each string measures 36.25 inches (92 cm) from the ball end to the start of the taper. They use a high - carbon steel hex core for stability and are wrapped with nickel - plated steel wire for a long - lasting, bright tone and to protect your frets.