D'addario
D'Addario EXL165-5 XL Nickel 5-String Bass Strings, 45-135
Model
EXL165-5
Five XL Nickel strings in 45-135 for a five-string bass: light top, medium bottom and a .135 B almost as tight as the E.
The D'Addario EXL165-5 is a five-string bass set in 45-135 gauges, long scale. It pairs light-gauge top strings with medium-gauge bottom strings, down to a .135 low B.
What sets it apart
- Gauges .045, .065, .085, .105 and .135
- High-carbon steel hex core, nickel-plated steel wrap
- Made in New York
Specifications
| Number of strings | 5 |
|---|---|
| Gauges | .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .135 |
| Tension (G, D, A, E, B) | 42.5 / 48.4 / 45.3 / 38.1 / 35.0 lb |
| Wrap | Nickel-plated steel, round wound |
| Scale | Long |
What it's for
- A five-string bass tuned B, E, A, D, G
- A bassist after easy top strings and firm low strings
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer five-string sets in nearby gauges.
| Set | Gauges | Construction |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario EXL165-5 | 45-135 | Nickel-plated steel on a hex core |
| Elixir Nanoweb 14207 Light/Medium | 45-135 | Nickel-plated steel, Nanoweb coating |
| GHS Bass Boomers 5M-DYB | 45-130 | Nickel-plated wrap over a hex core |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the .135 low B tight enough?
- D'Addario rates it at 35.0 lb, against 38.1 lb for the low E in the same set: the gap stays small.
- Will this set fit a 35" scale bass?
- D'Addario lists it as long scale without giving the length in inches: measure the bass before buying.
- How can I make these strings last longer?
- XL Nickel strings are uncoated; the company recommends wiping them down after each use.
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