D’Addario EXL170-5 Electric Bass Guitar Strings, Regular Light Gauge Long Scale

D’Addario

$27.99 

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EXL170-5 is the 5-string version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of the .130 low B string, EXL170 offers the ideal combination of distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows. The most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. These strings are designed for long scale basses (34”+) and have a taper at 36 – 7/8”.

  • 5-string version of D'Addario's best selling bass guitar set
  • Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
  • These strings are designed for long scale basses (34”+) and have a taper at 36 – 7/8”
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh

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 our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.

Tension Chart

Item # Note Inches mm lbs kg
XLB045 G 0.0450 1.1430 42.520 19.290
XLB065 D 0.0650 1.6510 48.350 21.930
XLB080 A 0.0800 2.0320 40.050 18.170
XLB100 E 0.1000 2.5400 34.720 15.750
XLB130 B 0.1300 3.3020 32.140 14.580