Product Detail
EXL160, D’Addario’s best - selling heavy bass string set, offers a perfect blend of strong fundamentals, remarkable brightness, and booming, tight lows. It's suitable for basses with a string scale length up to 36 1/4 inches, making it a great option for players who want to down - tune. D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are globally recognized as 'The Player's Choice' among bassists of all genres. These strings are precisely wound on exclusive digitally - controlled machines, guaranteeing excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unmatched consistency. Each string uses a nickel - plated steel wrap wire, delivering a bright tone with great magnetic output and a versatile sound for all playing styles. This top - selling heavy gauge bass set has a round wound nickel - plated steel construction for a distinct bright tone, clear fundamentals, and a powerful low end. It's made in the U.S.A. for top - notch quality and performance. The string gauges are Wound.050,.070,.085,.105, and it comes in an eco - friendly, corrosion - resistant packaging to keep the strings fresh.
Using these D'Addario bass strings is easy. First, make sure your bass has a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. Then, carefully remove the old strings and replace them with the new ones. When tuning, you can down - tune if you like. As for maintenance, keep your bass in a dry place to prevent the strings from corroding. After each use, wipe the strings with a clean cloth to remove dirt and sweat. If you notice the tone getting dull or the intonation is off, it might be time to replace the strings. And remember, these strings come in an environmentally friendly and corrosion - resistant packaging, so keep them in it when not in use to keep them fresh.
