I recently purchased the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings for my dad, who's been a passionate bass and guitar player for over 50 years. Let me tell you, these strings have truly transformed his playing experience!
The fuller sound that these strings produce is nothing short of extraordinary. My dad was immediately captivated by the rich, deep tones that resonated from his bass. The clarity and resonance these strings provide are unmatched, adding a whole new dimension to his music.
Being a veteran musician, my dad has tried numerous strings over the years, but he was particularly impressed by the longevity of these D'Addario strings. They maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, which is a testament to their high quality and durability.
I wholeheartedly recommend the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings to other seasoned musicians out there. If you're looking for strings that not only deliver exceptional sound but also stand the test of time, these are the ones to get. My dad hasn't stopped raving about them, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed either. Happy playing!
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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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| Price | — | $21.99 | — | $32.99 | $44.99 | $52.99 |
| 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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| Price | $17.99 | $10.99 | $21.31 | $29.95 | $44.50 | -14% $17.24 Typical: $19.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 20 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| instrument | Bass Guitar | Bass Guitar | Bass Guitar | Bass Guitar | Bass Guitar | Electric Guitar |
| string material | Nickel Plated | — | Nickel | Bronze | Chrome | Nickel Steel |
| string gauge | Light | — | Heavy | Medium | Medium | Custom |
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The best sounding bass string ever
I love these strings, hands down the best strings tone wise and longevity. They are bright and responsive. I have 3 bass guitars, I have these strings on my B and C basses and I also use a lighter gauge for my D tuned guitar.I’ve used all kinds of string brands from Dunlop, Ernie ball, GHS, and many more, none have delivered the tone and longevity that Daddario delivers. Another note is these strings are on the cheaper side of bass strings so another win.
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