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D'Addario

D'Addario EXL170BT 45-107 Gauge Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, Balanced Tension Light

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Features

  • Balanced Tension sets allow the player to apply the same amount of fret hand pressure to each string
  • Round wound with nickel-plated steel for distinctive bright tone
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • String Gauges: Plain Steel .010, .0135, .017, Nickel Wound .024, .034, .046

Description

D'Addario EXL170BT Balanced Tension electric bass strings are comprised of mathematically optimized string gauge combinations, resulting in greater control and playing comfort. Combined with the distinctive bright tone of XL nickel wound strings, each set offers greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings for evenly balanced bending, strumming, fretting, picking, plucking and slapping. 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, environmentally friendly 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 Name: D'Addario


Instrument: Bass Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 00019954984489


UPC: 199549844890 019954984489


Manufacturer Part Number: EXL170BT


Set Name: EXL170BT


Warranty Description: Replaced if defective.


Item Type Name: Bass Guitar Strings


Model Name: EXL170BT


Model Number: EXL170BT


Item Weight: 27.22 g


Manufacturer: D'Addario &Co. Inc


Best Sellers Rank: #3,128 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #18 in Bass Guitar Strings


ASIN: B00AQBT3GK


Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,324) 4.8 out of 5 stars


String Material Type: Nickel-Plated


Coating Description: coated


Body Material Type: Nickel-Plated Steel


Material Type: Nickel-Plated Steel


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Regular Light - Balanced Tension | EXL170BT


Finish Type: nickel


Sound Profile: Bright


Recommended Uses For Product: Bass Guitar


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    • fair to good
Style: Medium
like the sound quality, value for money, and feel of the musical instrument strings. they maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, are great for bass slapping, and are on the cheaper side of bass strings. the strings hold up just fine and are solid. happy with the tension, brightness, and functionality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024 by PCGAMER
    • D'Addario XL Strings Rock!
Style: Medium
I have been using D'Addario XL strings for at leastc25 years and gave always been happy with their quality and tone!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2026 by James Newcomb
    • Perfect Strings for Veteran Musicians!
Style: Medium
I recently purchased the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings for my dad, who's been a passionate bass and guitar player for over 50 years. Let me tell you, these strings have truly transformed his playing experience! The fuller sound that these strings produce is nothing short of extraordinary. My dad was immediately captivated by the rich, deep tones that resonated from his bass. The clarity and resonance these strings provide are unmatched, adding a whole new dimension to his music. Being a veteran musician, my dad has tried numerous strings over the years, but he was particularly impressed by the longevity of these D'Addario strings. They maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, which is a testament to their high quality and durability. I wholeheartedly recommend the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings to other seasoned musicians out there. If you're looking for strings that not only deliver exceptional sound but also stand the test of time, these are the ones to get. My dad hasn't stopped raving about them, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed either. Happy playing! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023 by Joseph M.
    • My go-to string set
Style: Super Light
I’ve been using the 95-40 and 107-45 balanced tension D’addario strings on my 34” scale 4 string basses almost exclusively for quite a while now. They sound good, feel good, and have an average life span. Since I have several basses and am not currently gigging, I won’t speak to their longevity because I may not put as many hours on them over the course of, say, a month as others might. I got into balanced tension strings because I hate the way the D string always has way higher tension than the E and A in most normal string sets. Now, each string has a similar bendiness which I think makes the playing experience more enjoyable. I’ve never received a dead string from D’addario, either, and I’ve used their strings on probably 75% of the many basses I’ve had over the last 10+ years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023 by Jacob Posega
    • Good for someone not knowing exactly what they like
Style: Light
I'm not primarily a bass player and I have limited experience in this area, but I got a set of these a year ago and they still haven't gone dead. I bought these thinking the old strings were due for a replacement but there doesn't seem to be an urgent need. I think they're a pretty good all-around string that can handle a variety of styles in the hands of a novice. The price was right, often less than half of other strings I considered. Feel is nice, and while not as comfy as a flat wound string they weren't terrible either. I use "Finger Ease" which helps eliminate a lot of the abrasion of round wound strings. While I have nothing to compare these strings to, they didn't really have me wanting to change them for something else. I think these would be a good place for someone contemplating new strings and not knowing what to buy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016 by Vincent DiBona
    • Awesome sound. Excellent customer service.
Style: Medium
These are the best sounding bass strings I've ever had! They really do have a MUCH brighter sound than other strings. It really transforms the bass from a muddy mellow sound into a bright, full sound. Definitely the best bang-for-buck I can imagine for improving your bass sound (unless you want a nice soft mellow sound for your music). I had one hiccup with the order in that one of the strings had a very mellow sound, so they may have accidentally shipped me one of the flat wound strings. D'Addario customer service was extremely responsive and sent me new strings right away with express shipping - I couldn't be happier with their customer service! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023 by S. Ringer
    • Great strings, BIG TONE Great strings, BIG TONE
Style: Medium
Review Image by W. G. Hilton YouTube
Great feel and sound, D'Addario never let's me down. I've used nothing but D'Addario guitar and bass strings since I started playing over 25 years ago and their products are just plain better than an others I've tried. Can't go wrong here. I highly recommend D'Addario!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024 by W. G. Hilton YouTube
    • All good
Style: Medium
Good
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026 by Luis Daniel Devoz Puello

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