Item #0030583 Model #EXL165

D'Addario EXL165 XL Nickel Round Wound Soft/Regular Bass Strings Standard

$21.99

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Easy to play and easy on your bass!

D'Addario is proud to offer the EXL165 XL Nickel Round Wound Soft/Regular Bass String set. These high-quality strings provide bassists with the perfect combination of comfortable playing tension and crisp, distinctive tone. The EXL165 strings feature D'Addario's digitally controlled winding, which produces unparalleled consistency and intonation for precise, booming basslines. The nickel-plated steel wrap wire is prized for its magnetic output and versatile sound, complementing any playing style. This hybrid set combines a .045 gauge high G string and .065 gauge D string with a .085 gauge A string and .105 gauge low E string for balanced tension that doesn't sacrifice low-end punch.

Premium Materials and Precision Winding
D'Addario has been crafting premium strings for over 300 years, pioneering innovations like the winding machine still used by string makers today. The EXL165 strings are wound on D'Addario's exclusive, digitally controlled machines for flawless construction and performance set after set. The nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides exceptional magnetic output, clear fundamentals, and a universally appealing tone with balanced highs and lows.

Hybrid Gage for Balanced Tension
The EXL165 set combines lighter top strings with heavier bottom strings for comfortable playing tension and a mix of tight, punchy lows with bright, balanced highs. The .045 gauge G string and .065 gauge D string make bending and fretting a breeze, while the .085 A string and .105 E string produce deep, resonant basslines. This hybrid gauge is a popular choice for its versatility and full range of tones.

Trusted by Bassists Worldwide
D'Addario's XL line of electric bass strings are renowned as "The Player's Choice" for their premium quality, consistency, and tone. The nickel-plated steel wrap wire is prized for its crisp, distinctive tone and versatility, handling any bass style or genre with ease. The EXL165 set delivers the intonation, punch, and balanced tension preferred by bassists in any playing situation.

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