EXL170-5SL is D'Addario's best-selling bass guitar set in a 5-string configuration optimised for super long scale basses. XL Nickel Wound electric bass strings, long recognised as the industry standard, are ideal for a wide range of musical styles.

D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on their exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickel plated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.

Features

• 5-string version of D'Addario's best selling bass guitar set
• Round wound with nickel plated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
• These strings are designed for super long scale basses (36”+) and have a taper at 38”
• Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .080, .100, .130