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D'Addario XL Nickel 5-string bass guitar strings (45-135 gauge) combine proprietary Hex-Core technology and nickel-plated steel wraps to deliver bright, tight tones with consistent intonation. Made in the USA with precision digital winding, these long-scale strings are the industry standard trusted by pros across genres, offering durability, comfort, and eco-conscious packaging with reward points.


















| ASIN | B0035IU2KW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #228 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | Coated |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (337) |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954961121 |
| Included Components | Set of 5 Electric Bass Guitar Strings |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.37 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EXL165-5 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | EXL165-5 |
| Model Number | EXL165-5 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bass Guitar |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 019954961121 |
| Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. |
J**O
A good, solid bass string.
A good solid string. I use these on my 5 string that I tune down as far as a whole step. Even tone, and not too hard on the fingers.
G**S
Buenas cuerdas
J**S
Excelentes cuerdas buen sonido
M**N
Love these strings
Love these strings! They do not last as long as I would like but I gig a lot and I am greasy. Excellent balanced sound with a smoking B that sounds clean and intonates right on pitch even on a 34" scale. I play many different styles including country, metal, classic rock, blues, tejano, jazz, just everything and these strings paired up with a quality bass can nail virtually every tone. I use them on a Fender Jazz 5 and they are the only strings I use now. If your on the road and can't get anything shipped from Amazon virtually every guitar store sells D'Addario so I'm usually in the clear (correct gauge is what I'm worried about). I would at least try them, everyone has a different preference but these get a solid thumbs up from me.
A**O
The best
I love this brand
J**M
D'Addario all day!
D'Addario strings never fail. These are my go-to strings for my bass. Strings produce a solid bright sounds and has the sound I am looking for slap bass.
J**K
Sounds nothing like XL. Defective or fake?
Replaced a set of the same string that had lost brightness due to age. Super disappointed to find that they had a dull, kind of muffled sound, less bright than the three month old strings I was replacing. Not sure whether they are defective or an illegitimate copy or some other issue. I’ve played these strings for decades, so I definitely know what they’re supposed to sound like. Even not plugged in, the dull tone was immediately evident.
B**R
Great bass strings!
I'm getting ready to install my third set of the these strings. I love them; they sound great on my Carvin basses.
K**1
The mix of light top strings and medium bottom strings really works on my Yamaha 5 string bass. Add to that, the bright tone coupled with the solid bass from the Nickle Wound strings and I really can't fault these.
M**S
Corde con rapporto qualità prezzo altissimo. Morbide al tocco (grazie al nickel) mi hanno fatto trovare subito il giusto feeling. Sustain medio-buono, ottima la brillantezza generale e la corposità dei bassi (il DO al primo tasto della Quinta corda è un cazzotto). Anche nello slap si dimostrano percussive ed elastiche nonostante ci siano senz'altro marche e misure (0,35/0,40) più adatte a questo stile. Le monto su un Ibanez SR1205EL Premium (e anche questo senz'altro aiuta). Straconsigliate al neofita così come al professionista.
J**E
They sound and feel great.
C**N
fresh set of bass strings always works well on recordings. Good quality item!
N**H
Good product, and thanks the distributor from Chennai.
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