It is so hard to find heavy rated strings. I love the extra mass and resulting tension of heavy strings...makes for a much better attack and tone. For finger playing, the tighter tension really brings out the attach and punch, particularly when playing at the bridge pickup. This also tends to avoid a lot of fret "clicking" common with looser strings that flap all around with harder plucking. One can attack the strings pretty hard and they stay under control. I also found the heavy strings hold their tuning much better than lighter strings, as well as have much more consistent sustain. Light strings quickly lose volume when left ringing... These strings maintain volume for several seconds after the initial attack. For a long time I used DR heavy strings, but these are significantly cheaper and sound very consistent to DR strings.
Pros:
1. Super clean, refined tone,
2. Brighter attack that cuts through the mix,
3. More consistent volume, and maintains volume during sustain. If you don't use a compressor to regulate your volume, these strings help quite a bit,
4. Just a better, deeper, punchier, more consistent tone when compared to light gauge strings.
Cons:
1. If you're are used to light gauge strings, you will have to get used to these. These higher tension strings require a harder stroke. You may experience some fatigue when first trying these, but the tonal advantages are well worth the effort of getting your fingers in better shape.
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D’Addario XL Electric Bass Strings
XL Electric Bass Strings are precision-wound on D’Addario’s own digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. With a variety of options in materials, gauges, and set sizes, D’Addario makes a bass string suitable for any playing style.
The selection of XL electric bass strings include:
- XL ProSteels
- XL Nickel Wound
- XL Coated Nickel
- XL Half Rounds
- XL Chromes
- XL Nylon Tapewound
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XL Prosteels - Super Bright, High Output ProSteels are D'Addario's brightest, punchiest bass strings. Stainless steel wrap wire delivers a harmonically rich, brilliant high-end coupled with deep, tight lows that work in tandem to create the coveted "Piano tone" that bass players crave. Great for articulate fingering and aggressive picking, ProSteels deliver the extra edge and punch you need to cut through the mix. |
XL Nickel Wound - Bright, Perfect for Every Playing Style D'Addario XL Nickel Wound electric bass strings are hailed as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL bass strings are precision wound on our state-of-the-art, digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickel plated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with high magnetic output, delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles. |
XL Coated Nickel - Bright, Coated for Long Lasting Tone & Lifespan D'Addario EXP Coated Nickel strings are full-sounding, long-lasting strings that are designed to endure. EXP coated bass strings start with high quality nickel plated steel wrap wire, micro-coated for enhanced corrosion resistance and extended lifespan. This coated wire is wound over a hex-shaped, high carbon steel core, delivering the tone and sustain that our uncoated XL bass strings are known for. |
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XL Half Rounds - Smooth Feel Without Compromising Bright Tone D'Addario Half Round bass strings are wound with pure nickel, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and semi-flat while retaining the flexibility of round wound strings. D'Addario's exclusive heat treating process ensures that Half Rounds retain their round wound brightness and sustain. |
XL Chromes - Flatwound, Deep and Rich Tone D'Addario Chromes Bass strings are wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire that is polished to an incredibly smooth surface. Delivering a distinctive damped but tone-rich sound that only flat winding can produce, D'Addario Chromes are the world's most popular flat wound strings for electric bass. |
XL Nylon Tapewound - Tapewound, Deep Tone & Smooth Feel Designed to produce a deep, warm tone with smooth feel, D’Addario Tapewound Bass strings are wound using a flattened black nylon that is polished to a smooth finish. These long-lasting, well-balanced strings are expertly engineered to provide optimal tension and are gauged to fit properly on standard bass saddles and nuts. Tapewounds may be used on fretted or fretless basses and deliver a vintage tone ranging from the thump of an upright bass to the focused depth of traditional flatwound strings. |
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| Tone | Super Bright | Bright | Bright | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Wrap Wire Alloy | Stainless Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | Coated Nickel Plated Steel | Pure Nickel | Flattened Stainless Steel | Flattened Black Nylon |
| Construction | Round Wound | Round Wound | Round Wound | Half Round | Flatwound | Tapewound |
| Coating | Uncoated | Uncoated | Coated | Uncoated | Uncoated | Uncoated |
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| string gauge | Extra Heavy | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | Light | Light |
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Will tune to Drop C#
If you -like me- were wondering how low a set of heavy Pro Steels will go without sounding like hot garbage, the answer is Drop C#. These strings are perfect for that clanky, almost overbright tone of the likes of D.D. Verni and other speed metal players of the 80's. I put them on an unbranded Glarry that I bought for 80 bucks on Amazon and dressed out in gold hardware. Let me tell you, with these strings this thing sounds just as good if not better than my Ibanez. I would say the heavy set would have a perfect range of Drop C# to D Standard without being overly tight for most players.
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Excellent choice, and super-bright tone for your bass guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
I had read several reviews, and talked to a few bassists that have, or are using these strings. I heard a lot of good about them, so I thought I'd give them a try on my B.C. Rich Innovator bass. They're an excellent set of strings! D'Addario strings are my favorite anyway, so these were just icing on the cake. I generally play with half round or chrome strings, as I like that mellow bass sound. But, these were really nice for my 36" Super Long scale. They have that super-bright sound, but can also cover the low-end, without being too "twangy". I have 3 basses (B.C. Rich Innovator, Yamaha TRBX304, and an Ibanez GSR205). I use D'Addario strings on all 3, as I play a variety of music (Classic Rock, Indie, Fusion, Country, and some Heavy Metal). These ProSteels are great for several styles of music, are smooth during slides, and are easy on the fingers of both hands. I also use Fast Fret to clean and lubricate the strings, adding to the ease of play. Overall, these are a top-notch string, and I will be buying them again. The price on Amazon is also a real deal, compared to my local guitar shops. I'd highly recommend that you try these strings.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
Size: Heavy, 55-110Style: Long ScaleVerified Purchase
If you -like me- were wondering how low a set of heavy Pro Steels will go without sounding like hot garbage, the answer is Drop C#. These strings are perfect for that clanky, almost overbright tone of the likes of D.D. Verni and other speed metal players of the 80's. I put them on an unbranded Glarry that I bought for 80 bucks on Amazon and dressed out in gold hardware. Let me tell you, with these strings this thing sounds just as good if not better than my Ibanez. I would say the heavy set would have a perfect range of Drop C# to D Standard without being overly tight for most players.
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