EXL165 is a popular D'Addario hybrid bass set with the ideal combination of a comfortable playing tension with distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows.
Combining the high strings from an EXL170 (.45 and .65) with the low strings from an EXL160, these strings are designed for long scale basses (34”+) and have a taper at 36 – 7/8”.
String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
- Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
- Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.