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D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL165TP, Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Gauge 45-105, Long Scale, 4-String Set, Pack of 2

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Style: Long Scale


Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)


Features

  • THE PLAYERS CHOICE With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable DAddario construction, theyre trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance.
  • TIGHT, BRIGHT TONE Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Like all DAddario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USAdrawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Description

XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. From the Manufacturer EXL165 is a popular D'Addario hybrid bass set combining the high strings from an EXL170 (.45 and .60) with the low strings from an EXL160 (.85 and .105). This set is optimal for players looking for the ideal combination of a comfortable playing tension with distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows. Fits basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. Buy 2 sets and save!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.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of- the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Brand: D'Addario


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Multicolor


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Brand Name: D'Addario


Instrument: Bass Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 14


UPC: 019954933814 199549338146


Manufacturer Part Number: EXL165TP


Set Name: Custom Light 45-105 2-Pack


Warranty Description: D'addario strives to be a customer-centric company dedicated to producing the highest quality musical instrument accessories in the world. If you have purchased a d'addario product that you believe to be defective, we invite you to submit a contact us form, selecting defect/warranty as inquiry type. We are committed to providing a fair resolution and hope that you will want to continue supporting our brands. Please note only products purchased through authorized d'addario resellers qualify for consideration. D'addario reserves the right to determine appropriate support on a case-by-case basis and at our sole discretion.


Unit Count: 2.0 Count


Included Components: 2 sets of bass guitar strings


Item Type Name: Guitar Strings


Model Name: EXL165TP


Model Number: EXL165TP


Item Weight: 0.2 Kilograms


Manufacturer: D'Addario &Co. Inc


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Coating Description: Coated


Body Material Type: Nickel Steel


Material Type: Nickel Steel


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Multicolor


Finish Type: Uncoated


Sound Profile: Bright with defined lows


Recommended Uses For Product: Bass Guitar


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Versatile, durable, beautiful sound.
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
These strings are exactly as advertised. They shipped quickly, and the two pack is a steal. These strings are excellent for nearly anything you want to do with any style of music, but they're tailored more towards Jazz basses. The lowest two strings are medium gauge to retain the punchy, growling low end, while the top two are extra light to let high notes scream and resonate like you wouldn't believe. They're durable and high quality, and a set can remain in perfect condition and keep their great tone if you give them a little love with regular cleaning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013 by Tanner

  • Quality strings, nicely priced
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
I purchased these for a short scale bass. They sound bright, punchy, and stay in tune. They seem to last long, mellowing out a bit with age (a sound I actually prefer). Since I don't play bass as often as six-string guitar, I tend to change these strings approximately every 6 months. I find these to be fairly priced and high quality strings. Some brands charge more for only 1 set, with these you get 2! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2011 by Troy

  • Great bass strings
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
I use these strings on both an old Gibson EB-2 bass and on a recent Gibson SG bass. They provide more treble, definition, and clarity than flat wound strings provide. Definition and clarity from the strings are particularly important with Gibson basses, especially the EB-2. On a short scale (30.5") bass, the string tension is very comfortable. I used them once on a long scale (34") bass with no problems as well. The strings are relatively inexpensive, especially in this two-pack. For me one set of strings will only last about two months, though, before at least one string goes dead (usually the E string). That is based on playing a weekly gig, two weekly rehearsals, and a couple hours per week of practice at home. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2010 by Snappy Ferret

  • Save $$ with a 2 pack!
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
You can always count on these EXL strings live or in the studio. For me it’s the studio, so I try to keep several sets on hand at all times. I was surprised to find that they offered these excellent strings in a two pack! So that will likely be my method going forward. You get to save a few extra bucks while buying some strings that he would’ve bought anyway. Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021 by ProgNosticator

  • Might be my new goto strings.
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
Good price and I get the sound I want.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024 by Timothy W.

  • Simply the best strings
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
These are the best gauge and strings I've used for my bass. I've tried them all and I always come back to D'Addario. These strings have the best tone, they feel great and they last a long time. Pick up a set or a two pack and see for yourself.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2014 by cdub53

  • Best Strings you can buy, great company, great product.
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
Great strings, high quality and great sound. I did have an issue with one of the sets, called D'Addario and they sent me a replacement set, top notch quality service. They just dropped the price a few dollars and I ordered two more packages (4 sets). I will never use another brand, these strings are the best!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2013 by Porter

  • Three Stars
Style: Long Scale Size: Custom Light, 45-105 (2-Pack)
Serves it purpose.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015 by Ralph A.

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