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D'Addario EXL165-5 5-String Nickel Wound 45-135 Bass Strings

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SKU: DADEXL165-5

Product Description

EXL165-5 is the 5-string version of the most popular D'Addario hybrid bass set which combines the high strings from an EXL170 (.45 and .60) with the low strings from an EXL160 (.85 and .105). With the addition of the .135 Low B string, this set is optimal for players looking for the ideal combination of comfortable playing tension, clear fundamentals and booming, tight lows. Fits basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 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.

  • 5-string version of our popular hybrid EXL165 which combines EXL170 and EXL160 for ideal combination of distinctive bright and powerful low end
  • Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
  • Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .085, .105, .135
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
Specifications
Brand
D'Addario
Guitar String Gauge
45-gauge

Customer Reviews

5.0

5 reviews

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Mr Maciej Wolaniecki14th Nov 2022

Good match for my Sire bass

Value 5Durability 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer28th Sep 2022

D'Addario will always be my go to strings. Tried loads of others but for me they suit the sound I want to achieve and keep great tension for the tunings I use. Definitely not as in your face as stainless steel but a comfortable middle ground.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Joe2nd Apr 2022

Mr Craig Hepworth23rd Apr 2019

My go to brand for strings, they always sound spot on!

Mr Gary Bailey22nd Dec 2018

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