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D'Addario XTB45100 XT Nickel Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings Regular Light
D'Addario XT Bass Nickel Plated Steel strings combine our most popular electric bass guitar alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available in a variety of gauges for 4 and 5 string, long scale basses.D'Addario-XTB45100-XT -
D'Addario XTB45105 XT Nickel Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings Light Top/ Medium Bottom
D'Addario XT Bass Nickel Plated Steel strings combine our most popular electric bass guitar alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available in a variety of gauges for 4 and 5 string, long scale basses.D'Addario-XTB45105-XT -
D'Addario XTB45130 XT Nickel Plated Steel 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings Regular Light
D'Addario XT Bass Nickel Plated Steel strings combine our most popular electric bass guitar alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available in a variety of gauges for 4 and 5 string, long scale basses.D'Addario-XTB45130-XT -
D'Addario XTB50105 XT Nickel Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings Medium
D'Addario XT Bass Nickel Plated Steel strings combine our most popular electric bass guitar alloy with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available in a variety of gauges for 4 and 5 string, long scale basses.D'Addario-XTB50105-XT -
D'Addario EXL220-5 XL 5-String Bass Super Soft/Long String Set
D’Addario EXL220-5 is a 5-string version of our popular EXL220 set. With the addition of the .125 low B string, this set offers more flexibility for players than a standard bass set while still maintaining the distinctive combination of tone and feel found in all XL Nickel Wound bass sets. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.EXL220-5 -
D'Addario EXP220 EXP Coated Super Soft Bass Strings
EXP220 Coated Strings provide longer life and increased durability coupled with the brightness, clarity and sensitivity you've come to expect from D'Addario super soft bass strings. Here is how it works: An ultra-fine layer of EXP coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire.EXP220 -
D'Addario EPS160-5 Long Scale Bass Strings
Medium 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings 50-135 EPS160-5 XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest bass guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels delivers super-bright tone with magnified presence and attack. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.EPS160-5 -
D'Addario EPS165 Long Scale Bass Strings
EPS165- Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Long Scale Bass Strings- 45-105 XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest bass guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels delivers super-bright tone with magnified presence and attack. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.EPS165 -
D'Addario EPS190 Long Scale Bass Strings
EPS190 Custom Light Long Scale Bass Strings- 40-100 XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest bass guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels delivers super-bright tone with magnified presence and attack. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.EPS190 -
D'Addario EPS180 PROSTEEL Bass Strings
D'Addario EPS180 ProSteels Bass Guitar Strings, Extra Super Light, 35-95 Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.EPS180 -
D'Addario EPS220-5 Long Scale Bass Strings
EPS220-5 Super Light 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings-40-125 XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest bass guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels delivers super-bright tone with magnified presence and attack. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.EPS220-5 -
D'Addario EXL170 Long Scale Bass Strings
EXL170 Regular Light Long Scale Bass Strings- 45-100 XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles.EXL170 -
D'Addario EPS170-5 Long Scale Bass Strings
EPS170-5 Regular Light 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings- 45-130 XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest bass guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels delivers super-bright tone with magnified presence and attack. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lowsEPS170-5 -
D'Addario EPS165-5 Long Scale Bass Strings
EPS165-5 Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings- 45-135 XL ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest bass guitar strings. The unique, highly magnetic alloy in ProSteels delivers super-bright tone with magnified presence and attack. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels produce enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, offering a palette of harmonically rich, brilliantly penetrating highs, combined with pronounced, tight-and-tough lows.EPS165-5
Bass guitar strings are a vital component of any bass instrument, shaping tone, sustain, and playability. They are designed to produce deep, resonant low frequencies that provide the foundation for rhythm and harmony in every musical style. High-quality bass strings ensure consistent tuning, clear articulation, and optimal performance in live, studio, and practice settings.
Available in various materials, gauges, and coatings, bass strings cater to different playing techniques and musical genres. Whether you prefer fingerstyle, slapping, tapping, or pick-driven playing, selecting the right bass strings can dramatically affect tone, response, and comfort.
Types of Bass Guitar Strings
- Roundwound Strings: Standard strings with textured surface, offering bright tone, pronounced harmonics, and strong attack.
- Flatwound Strings: Smooth strings that produce warm, mellow tone with minimal finger noise, ideal for jazz, blues, and vintage sound.
- Halfwound/Groundwound Strings: A hybrid between roundwound and flatwound, offering balanced brightness and smooth feel.
- Coated Strings: Treated for extended lifespan, corrosion resistance, and consistent tone, perfect for heavy use and touring.
- Nylon Tapewound Strings: Provide a soft, warm tone with reduced finger noise, commonly used on upright-style bass guitars.
Bass String Gauges and Tension
Bass strings come in different gauges that determine thickness, tension, and feel. Lighter gauges are easier to play and bend, while heavier gauges provide stronger tension, fuller low-end response, and enhanced sustain. Choosing the right gauge depends on your instrument, tuning preferences, and playing style.
Why Bass Guitar Strings Matter
Accurate, high-quality bass strings are essential for tight intonation, rich tone, and dynamic performance. They ensure clarity in complex bass lines, maintain stability during live performances, and preserve tonal balance when recording. Regular string maintenance or replacement is key to sustaining the instrument’s optimal sound and feel.
Whether you are a beginner bassist or a professional performer, selecting the right set of bass guitar strings is crucial to achieving your desired tone, playability, and performance reliability. Explore our range of premium bass strings designed for durability, precision, and exceptional sound quality.
