Description
If you’ve ever loved the feel of D’Addario’s classic XL Nickel Wound bass set, EXL170SL is that same formula stretched to fit super long scale necks. Same round-wound nickel-plated steel wrap, same bright and booming voice, same players-choice reliability—just built for basses with a scale length up to 38 inches so the taper actually lands where it should.
Fresh strings change everything on bass more than people admit. Dead strings mush together and lose their growl; a new set of these snaps back with clear fundamentals and enough magnetic output to drive your pickups properly. The .045-.100 light gauge spread keeps tension playable while still giving you that bright, aggressive top end nickel wound is known for—works whether you’re slapping, fingerstyle, or digging in with a pick.
D’Addario winds every XL string on digitally-controlled machines, so intonation stays true up and down the neck and set-to-set consistency isn’t a gamble. Made in the USA, and packaged two sets per box in corrosion-resistant, environmentally friendly packaging that keeps them fresh until you’re ready to restring.
- Nickel-plated steel round wound for bright tone with clear fundamentals
- Fits super long scale basses, up to 38″ scale length
- String gauges: .045, .065, .080, .100
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion-resistant 2-pack packaging
Grab a spare set now at StringRush—when a string dies mid-session, you’ll be glad you did.
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