D'Addario XS Nickel 45-130 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale
**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.25" / 92cm from the ball end to the start of the taper. These strings have no silk winding at either end of the string. Unsure what scale length string you need? Click here!
D’Addario XS is, without doubt, the best of the best when it comes to bass strings. Combining premium nickel-steel wrap wire, a robust NY Steel core, and advanced coating, XS bass strings provide an outstandingly balanced, and punchy bass sound with maximum achievable tone-life and an altogether smooth feel.
NY Steel is strong. This D’Addario made high-carbon steel core has greater break strength and rock-solid intonation with an inherently powerful fundamental tone. Combined with the reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire at re-engineered core:wrap ratios these strings are more balanced, versatile, and playable than ever.
These strings will make your bass sound and play better.
“NY Steel core and re-formulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire mean XS Bass strings have superior strength and the longest-lifespan on the market.”
At a glance:
- XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, extended life, and punchy, balanced tone.
- Premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for XS bass strings features re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.
- NY High Carbon Steel cores allow XS bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.
- XS bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XS bass guitar strings are made in the USA - drawn to exact specifications in the NY factory.
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D'Addario XS Nickel 45-130 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale
D'Addario XS Nickel 45-130 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale
**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.25" / 92cm from the ball end to the start of the taper. These strings have no silk winding at either end of the string. Unsure what scale length string you need? Click here!
D’Addario XS is, without doubt, the best of the best when it comes to bass strings. Combining premium nickel-steel wrap wire, a robust NY Steel core, and advanced coating, XS bass strings provide an outstandingly balanced, and punchy bass sound with maximum achievable tone-life and an altogether smooth feel.
NY Steel is strong. This D’Addario made high-carbon steel core has greater break strength and rock-solid intonation with an inherently powerful fundamental tone. Combined with the reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire at re-engineered core:wrap ratios these strings are more balanced, versatile, and playable than ever.
These strings will make your bass sound and play better.
“NY Steel core and re-formulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire mean XS Bass strings have superior strength and the longest-lifespan on the market.”
At a glance:
- XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, extended life, and punchy, balanced tone.
- Premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for XS bass strings features re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.
- NY High Carbon Steel cores allow XS bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.
- XS bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XS bass guitar strings are made in the USA - drawn to exact specifications in the NY factory.
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**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.25" / 92cm from the ball end to the start of the taper. These strings have no silk winding at either end of the string. Unsure what scale length string you need? Click here!
D’Addario XS is, without doubt, the best of the best when it comes to bass strings. Combining premium nickel-steel wrap wire, a robust NY Steel core, and advanced coating, XS bass strings provide an outstandingly balanced, and punchy bass sound with maximum achievable tone-life and an altogether smooth feel.
NY Steel is strong. This D’Addario made high-carbon steel core has greater break strength and rock-solid intonation with an inherently powerful fundamental tone. Combined with the reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire at re-engineered core:wrap ratios these strings are more balanced, versatile, and playable than ever.
These strings will make your bass sound and play better.
“NY Steel core and re-formulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire mean XS Bass strings have superior strength and the longest-lifespan on the market.”
At a glance:
- XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, extended life, and punchy, balanced tone.
- Premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for XS bass strings features re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.
- NY High Carbon Steel cores allow XS bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.
- XS bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XS bass guitar strings are made in the USA - drawn to exact specifications in the NY factory.














