D'Addario

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D'Addario EXL170-6 XL Nickel Electric Bass Strings are built for the 6-string bass player seeking a combination of rich tone, smooth feel and durability. With nickel round wound strings delivering clear fundamentals and tight low end, these long scale strings are ideal for a range of musical genres and styles. The EXL170-6 set features gauges of 32, 45, 65, 80, 100 and 130 for the low B, E, A, D, G and C strings respectively, providing balanced tension and intonation across the extended range of a 6-string bass.

Nickel Round Wound for Bright, Balanced Tone

The nickel round wound strings in this set are renowned for their distinctive bright tone with punchy mids, providing clarity and definition. The nickel wrap wire is also highly resistant to corrosion and reduces fret wear, ensuring these strings will continue to perform at a high level through extended playing. With the nickel plating over a high-carbon steel core, the EXL170-6 strings produce a tone that projects while also providing warmth and fullness.

Precision Manufactured for Reliability

As the world's largest string manufacturer, D'Addario leverages state-of-the-art computerized equipment to produce strings with unmatched consistency and quality. The EXL170-6 strings benefit from D'Addario's dedication to tight tolerances and quality assurance, delivering reliable performance set after set. These long scale strings are also designed specifically for 6-string basses, providing balanced tension for optimal playability across the extended range.

The Player's Choice

D'Addario XL Nickel bass strings are trusted by countless professional musicians for their distinctive bright tone, smooth feel and durability. The EXL170-6 set brings these same attributes to 6-string basses, making them a versatile choice for any bassist. For premium tone and playability in a 6-string bass set, the D'Addario EXL170-6 XL Nickel Electric Bass Strings are an ideal choice.

D'Addario EXL170-6 Nickel Round Wound 6-String Set Long Bass Strings
D'Addario EXL170-6 Nickel Round Wound 6-String Set Long Bass Strings
D'Addario EXL170-6 Nickel Round Wound 6-String Set Long Bass Strings

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    • These strings work great on Ibanez 5 string short scale bass

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted3 years ago

      byJudy

      fromBayside NY

      It's not easy finding strings for this 5 string short scale bass so I purchased these strings and they do the job perfectly.

    • Awesome budget strings

      4

      submitted6 years ago

      byBassGod

      fromGa

      Great crispy sound.

    • Great product

      4

      submitted6 years ago

      byBig Frank

      fromVA - Virginia

      Not my go to but a great second for the price

    • I endorse this product

      5

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      submitted6 years ago

      byDavid

      fromUndisclosed

      I've been shopping at guitar center for years and have yet to be disappointed. Always in Stock and including online ordering just enhanced that experience. Great local Great service. Thanks

    • Dependable good tone.

      5

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      submitted7 years ago

      byFredric

      fromundisclosed

      As always, the Toyota of bass strings-nothing super unusual, but consistent and dependable to get the job done.

    • Good​ stringw

      5

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      submitted8 years ago

      byMichael

      fromundisclosed

      Great strings. Industry standard.

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