Description
Ever notice how some sets feel loose on the low B and stiff on the G? That’s the exact problem D’Addario engineered out of the EXL160BT Balanced Tension set. Instead of scaling gauges by old habit, D’Addario ran the math on resistance across .050, .067, .090, and .120, so the tension you feel fretting one string closely matches the next. The payoff shows up the moment you start playing: bends pull evenly, slap technique feels consistent from string to string, and your fretting hand isn’t fighting a sudden jump in stiffness when you cross strings.
Underneath the balanced-tension math is D’Addario’s familiar XL nickel wound construction — round wound, nickel-plated steel wrap wire, wound on digitally controlled machines for tight tolerances and clean intonation. That’s the same wire that’s made XL strings a go-to for bass players across genres, delivering a bright, punchy tone with strong magnetic output that translates well through pickups.
Fresh strings versus dead ones is a night-and-day difference on bass — the low end tightens up, harmonics ring clearer, and slap tone gets that snap back. D’Addario’s corrosion-resistant packaging keeps this set sealed and ready until you’re ready to swap. Every set is made in the U.S.A.
- Gauges: .050, .067, .090, .120 (long scale)
- Balanced Tension design for even feel across the set
- Round wound, nickel-plated steel construction for bright tone
- Precision wound on digitally controlled machinery for consistency
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion-resistant packaging
- Made in the U.S.A.
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