55-110
Heavy Long Scale Bass Strings EXL230
- Coating: Uncoated
- Number Of Strings: 4
- Scale Length: Long
- Set Type: Sets
- Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
- Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone.
- Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
- Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
- XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
Item # | Note | Diameter | Tension |
---|---|---|---|
XLB055 | G2 | 0.055 in | 61.8 lbs |
XLB075 | D2 | 0.075 | 63.1 |
XLB090 | A1 | 0.090 | 51.0 |
XLB110 | E1 | 0.110 | 41.4 |
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There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of your strings. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your strings:
1. Wipe down your strings after each use.
2. Try D'Addario X-Series strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone of uncoated strings.
3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance.
DIAL IT IN. CRANK IT OUT.
XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular guitar strings, are precision wound with nickel plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result—strings with long lasting, distinctive, bright tone and excellent intonation—is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.
DIAL IT IN. CRANK IT OUT.
XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular guitar strings, are precision wound with nickel plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result—strings with long lasting, distinctive, bright tone and excellent intonation—is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.
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