D'Addario EXL170-5 Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.130 Regular Light, Long Scale, 5-string Reviews
D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Bass strings are precision wound on their exclusive computer-controlled machines. These strings deliver excellent magnetic output while providing a smooth, comfortable surface that reduces premature fret wear. Sweetwater knows that choosing the perfect string is vital to a musician's sound. Each XL Nickel Electric Bass string plays with clear fundamentals and unparalleled consistency. The nickel-plated steel wrap wire is known for it's excellent intonation and distinctive bright tone, which complements most playing styles.
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Highest Rated Reviews
Best String, Period.
I put these on a Cort GB75 Natural Open Pore turned completely passive. Plugged in last night at rehearsal and was floored! The sound punched through without sounding too harsh. I have played stainless steel strings from many different manufactures and I find myself really having to hold back because of the boom and brightness. I would turn the volume down and yes, I do know how to control dynamics without a bass compression pedal but these nickel wound strings react perfectly to how I play. A lot of dynamic range and sit perfect in the mix. Do yourself a favor and buy these strings! Feel good on the fingers and for the price, you can't beat it!
Went dead too fast
I put these in my Ibanez grs205. I have two basses, and I use this half as much as the other. The strings went dead after 3ish months of inconsistent use.
