D'Addario's best-selling bass strings! World famous for their distinctive bright tone, precise intonation, and unparalleled consistency, XL strings deliver excellent magnetic output while providing a smooth, comfortable surface that reduces premature fret wear.   Gauges: .045; .065; .080; .100; .130

EXL170-5 XL Reg Light Nickel Wound Long Scale Electric Bass 5 String Set 45-130

XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance.

Consistently Bright Tone

XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. Made for 5-string basses, 45-130 Regular Light gauge strings takes our most popular bass gauge and adds a low B-string.

IDEAL FOR: ALL GENRES