D'Addario EXL165-5 XL Nickel Bass Strings (.045-.135 Custom Light, 5-String Long Scale)
The D'Addario EXL165-5 XL Nickel Wound Bass String Set is the definitive choice for 5-string bassists seeking a versatile, bright, and harmonically rich tone in a comfortable Custom Light gauge. As D'Addario's best-selling bass set, EXL strings utilize a standard nickel-plated steel winding over a high-carbon steel hex core, delivering a signature bright tone, excellent intonation, and superior magnetic output across the extended low-end range.
Key Performance Features
XL Nickel Wound Construction: Features nickel-plated steel wound strings known for their distinctive bright tone and superb magnetic output. This classic construction offers a familiar feel and a wide frequency range suitable for slap, fingerstyle, and pick playing.
5-String Custom Light Gauge (.045-.135): This set is gauged for 5-string basses (.045, .065, .085, .105, .135). The gauges provide balanced tension across all five strings, with a Custom Light feel on the upper strings and a focused, authoritative Low B (.135) for a clear, tight bottom end.
Long Scale Optimization: Designed for standard Long Scale basses (up to 36 3/4 inches winding length), ensuring proper fit, intonation, and tension on the majority of 34-inch scale instruments.
Hex Core for Stability: Built on a proprietary high-carbon steel Hexagonal Core, these strings provide increased core-to-wrap adhesion, resulting in superior tuning stability, exceptional durability, and accurate intonation across the fretboard.
Tone and Versatility: The EXL series provides a crisp, clear top-end and a tight, focused bottom-end, making them highly versatile for rock, jazz, funk, metal, and blues.
In the Box
The D'Addario EXL165-5 XL Nickel Bass String Set includes:
- 1x G String (.045)
- 1x D String (.065)
- 1x A String (.085)
- 1x E String (.105)
- 1x Low B String (.135)
Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
|---|---|
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Instrument |
5-String Bass Guitar |
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Gauges (Custom Light) |
.045, .065, .085, .105, .135 |
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String Material |
Nickel Plated Steel (XL Nickel) |
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Winding Type |
Round Wound |
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Scale Compatibility |
Long Scale |
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Tone Profile |
Bright, Versatile, Balanced Tension |
Rely on the global standard for bass strings. The EXL165-5 offers the perfect combination of classic tone, reliable performance, and balanced custom light tension, extended to the low B string.
Upgrade to D'Addario EXL165-5 and get the brightness your 5-string bass deserves!
- Tension:
- Regular Light / Medium Bottom
- Top String Gauge:
- 0.045
- Bottom String Gauge:
- 0.135
- # of Strings:
- 5-String
- Series:
- D'Addario XL Nickel Wound