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🎶 Elevate your groove with strings that never quit!
D'Addario XL Nickel 5-string bass guitar strings (45-135 gauge) combine premium nickel-plated steel wrap with a high-carbon Hex-Core for bright tone, precise intonation, and durable performance. Made in the USA, these strings deliver tight lows and clear fundamentals favored by professional bassists across genres, with eco-conscious packaging that rewards your loyalty.


















| ASIN | B0035IU2KW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #237 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Steel |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | Coated |
| Color | Silver Metallic |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 343 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954961121 |
| Included Components | Set of 5 Electric Bass Guitar Strings |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Highlight | XL Nickel bass guitar strings deliver bright tone, consistent feel, reliable tuning stability and long-lasting performance. |
| Item Type Name | Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 5.92 ounces |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EXL165-5 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | EXL165-5 |
| Model Number | EXL165-5 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bass Guitar |
| Set Name | Single Set |
| Sound Profile | Bright, tight lows with clear fundamentals |
| 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
Ok
Buenas cuerdas
J**S
Excelentes cuerdas
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.
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.
A**O
The best
I love this brand
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.
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.
D**.
The only strings I use
I believe that these are the smoothest round wound strings you can buy which is ideal for me as I used flatwounds for a number of years. I usually get about 10-12 4 hour gigs out of them before they need changed. I've tried everything else and nothing comes close in terms of sound, feel, longevity and price
N**O
Fettes B
Der Hammer diese Saiten Gibt ne richtig fette b Saite
M**S
Eccellenti.
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
Great Strings.
They sound and feel great.
C**N
change your bass strings time to time
fresh set of bass strings always works well on recordings. Good quality item!
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