NYXL Nickel Wound bass strings are perfect as a replacement string or for creating custom sets. Part of the D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound string series NYXL Bass features our high carbon NY Steel core wrapped with our reformulated nickel-plated steel. This new construction delivers deep, powerful lows, focused punch, and accentuated harmonics. Designed for all playing styles, NYXL Bass provides more dynamic range and sustain than any other bass string. .100 gauge NYXL nickel wound bass guitar string with tapered end Re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios for a more versatile string Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire for a familiar feel and accentuated harmonics NY Steel cores for improved tuning stability and increased durability Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches