Discover bright, punchy tone for your five-string bass with D'Addario EXL160-5 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings, available at Irvine Art and Music. This medium-gauge, long scale set is built to deliver consistent output and smooth playability night after night.

Built for Bright, Consistent Tone

Each string pairs a nickel-plated steel wrap wire with a high carbon steel hex core, giving these strings excellent magnetic output and a smooth playing surface that helps reduce premature fret wear. The round wound construction suits a wide range of playing styles, from slap and pop to fingerstyle and pick playing.

Overview:

• Medium gauge 5-string bass set: .050–.135
• Long scale
• Nickel-plated steel wrap over a hex-core steel base

Key Features:

• Round wound construction for bright, articulate tone
• Smooth surface feel that helps reduce fret wear
• Made in the USA

Tech Specs

• Guitar Type: Electric Bass
• Number of Strings: 5
• Coated: No
• Gauges: .050, .070, .085, .105, .135
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Core Material: Hexagonal Steel
• Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
• Scale Length: Long, 36.875"
• Manufacturer Part Number: EXL160-5