D'Addario's Nickel Wound Bass Light Long Scale strings are the 5-string version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. Featuring a .130 low B string addition, these strings offer a distinctive brightness along with booming, tight lows. They are suitable for most long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. Precision wound on exclusive digitally-controlled machines, D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings ensure excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, known for its distinctive bright tone and excellent magnetic output, making them suitable for all playing styles.