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D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170M, Regular Light Gauge 45-100, Medium Scale, 4-String Set, Pack of 1

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Style: Medium Scale


Size: Light, 45-100


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 EXL170M is the medium scale version of D'Addario's best-selling bass set. Offering the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel, it is the most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits medium scale basses with a string scale length of up to 34 inches. 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


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Coating Description: Coated


Brand Name: D'Addario


Instrument: Bass Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 37


UPC: 019954925437


Manufacturer Part Number: EXL170M


Set Name: 4-string


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.


Included Components: D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings


Item Type Name: Guitar Strings


Model Name: EXL170M


Model Number: EXL170M


Item Weight: 0.2 Pounds


Manufacturer: D'Addario &Co. Inc


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Coating Description: Coated


Body Material Type: Metal


Material Type: Nickel Steel


String Gauge: Medium


Finish Type: Uncoated


Sound Profile: Bright and Clear


Recommended Uses For Product: Bass Guitar


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • The industry standard for a reason—Reliable and great tone
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
Don’t overcomplicate things by trying dozens of different strings. These D’Addarios are exactly what you need: solid tone and consistent quality. The durability is excellent, and they stay bright for a long time. You don't need to spend more to get a professional sound. Truly a reliable workhorse for any bass player. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2026 by Armando

  • Same great product quality for decades.
Style: Short Scale Size: Light, 45-100
I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025 by Curado

  • Bright but not raspy
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
Finding the perfect string seems like a lifetime process. I prefer roundwounds on my Precision bass since I don't play Motown style, but at the same time I didn't want anything that was too bright or raspy. I've found some roundwounds (especially the ones with a round core) have a raspy high-end to them that never seems to go away. I had been using the DR Pure Blues but decided to go with the D'Addario hex core rounds because I know that hex cores are mellower sounding. I have tried the DR LO-Riders, but they were just a little too mellow for me, and also too stiff. These D'Addario medium lights are livelier sounding and bright but without the raspiness of the DR Pure Blues. Another thing I like about these strings is that while they are hex core, they don't have the stiffness or high tension you would expect with a hex core. They are very comfortable on the fingers. It's funny. When I first started playing the bass I used D'Addario flatwounds, and now after trying almost every string in the book, I've gone full circle back to the D'Addarios. I think they really are a superior string. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022 by JJC

  • D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price.
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2025 by Alex Hogue

  • Good quality
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
These are quality Bass guitar strings. I like them, prefer them over the flat wounds.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 by David Nayir

  • baaaaaaass
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
goes bwap de bap, love these strings they’ve lasted me years now and still sound great, haven’t rusted and both my basses stay out of the case 24/7. they also always stay in tune!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025 by Caleb

  • D'Addario XL Nickel Bass Strings - EXL170 - 45-100 Regular Light for 4-String Bass Guitars
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
Have used the bass strings in the past and really liked them. I have had some flat wound strings on my bass for some time, and kinda got tired of the dead sound they have. The round wounds have a much brighter sound. I have had good luck with D'Addario strings on both bass and acoustic guitars. These bass strings are on the light end and are great to play on. As light gauge as they are, they still have a great sustain to them. Would recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024 by David Goodnough

  • Brightest Nickels. Top notch quality.
Style: Long Scale Size: Light, 45-100
I've spent an uncomfortable amount of money on bass strings in the attempt to find the perfect set for me. Of course, the assessment of what is best depends on which bass I'm putting these on, but the quality of these strings is truly top notch in any application. I have them now on my 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 (EXL 170 set) and I don't think I'll need to search any further. They provide the perfect balance of tension (in fact, D'Addario gives you all the tension specs... if that helps you) and contribute faithfully to the distinct Ric sound that one would expect from these basses. Of all the Nickel plated strings I have tested, these are by far the brightest. They produce excellent high/mid-high tones without the excessive "clangyness" that some steel strings can exhibit. The low-end punch isn't left out either. You also get the benefit of the softer feel of nickel on your fingers, and they're a bit easier on the frets. Give these a try! You won't be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018 by Phillip J Maniscalco

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