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D'Addario's NYXL45130 bass strings provide the ultimate upgrade for your instrument. These long-scale strings are precision engineered to deliver enhanced bass tone with exceptional dynamic range and harmonic richness. NYXL's nickel-plated steel wrap and steel core boast powerful lows, robust midrange, and brilliant high end. Whether you favor the deep dubstep drops of electronic music or the intricate rhythms of progressive rock, the NYXL45130 set helps you shape your unique sound.

Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap Boosts Output and Sustain

D'Addario's nickel-plated steel wrap wire is the key to the NYXL45130's peerless performance. The plated wrap has increased magnetic properties that generate higher output, sustain, and harmonic overtones. This innovative wrap, combined with NYXL's high-carbon steel core, provides taut, flexible strings with unparalleled dynamic range. The NYXL45130's enhanced frequency response lets you hear—and feel—each note with stunning clarity.

Precision Gage Combinations For Any Playing Style

Whether you favor a pick, fingers, or slap technique, the NYXL45130's gauges are optimized for your personal playing approach. The light top/heavy bottom 45-130 set balances tight, punchy highs with a throaty low B. The strings' wide gauge range also provides improved tension and intonation up and down the neck. Combined with warm, woody midrange, the NYXL45130's harmonic richness brings out the natural acoustic qualities of your bass.

Superior Tuning Stability and Long Life

While the NYXL45130's tone is stunning, its performance is equally impressive. The nickel-plated steel wrap is resistant to corrosion and buildup, so these strings stay clean and intonated longer. They also hold tune reliably through dive bombs, dropped tunings, and other sonic gymnastics. Whether recording in the studio or performing on stage, the NYXL45130's tuning stability gives you peace of mind. Overall, these innovative strings let you play with confidence and achieve your personal best.

D'Addario NYXL45130 Gauge NPS Long-Scale Bass Strings
D'Addario NYXL45130 Gauge NPS Long-Scale Bass Strings
D'Addario NYXL45130 Gauge NPS Long-Scale Bass Strings

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  • Re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios for a more balanced and versatile string

    NYXL nickel-plated wrap wire for familiar feel and accentuated harmonics

    Increased dynamic range and sustain for more sonic possibilities

  • D’Addario’s proprietary NY Steel cores for increased durability and improved tuning stability

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4.09

11 Reviews

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

I buy this product again and again

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I buy this product again and again

I believe the reports that these may break more readily than other strings. They have a slight brittleness to their feel, and that's why they sound the way they do. But they don't break easily. I've broken a G string during installation with the clamps on a headless bass, but never during a performance. Your playstyle will matter. When I plan to murder the strings, I use stainless.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good strings, but not suited for higher tunings

I wanted some strings that I could get less resistanve on and tune up to a step and a half higher on my bass - the D string specifically faultered and unwound at the bridge during restringing... twice. From different packs. I love using NYXL super lights on my 6 string guitars and they make fast playing much easier, so I jumped on these but was a little disappointed when that string broke. All other strings are performing phenomenally, but my D string is from a different brand now. A good set, but not super impressive for the price point.

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  1. Practicing5
  2. Concerts4
  3. Back-Up1
Cons
  1. Breaks Easy3
  2. Not Consistent2
  3. Poor Tone Quality2
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Tone8
  2. Consistent4
  3. Long Life4
  4. Well Built / Quality1

Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Just tried for the first time! Great sound on my Ray35!

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bySteven

    fromConnecticut

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #sweepstekes I never used them before but i like the feel. A bit stiffer than my usual Slinkys but a great tone on my Stingray. Would like to try them on my Fender Jazz next.

  • Good strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bySteven

    fromReno, NV

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought these for a stingray clone, they sound great and have a good feel.

  • Good strings, but not suited for higher tunings

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byRoman

    fromAustin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I wanted some strings that I could get less resistanve on and tune up to a step and a half higher on my bass - the D string specifically faultered and unwound at the bridge during restringing... twice. From different packs. I love using NYXL super lights on my 6 string guitars and they make fast playing much easier, so I jumped on these but was a little disappointed when that string broke. All other strings are performing phenomenally, but my D string is from a different brand now. A good set, but not super impressive for the price point.

  • I buy this product again and again

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byBartrinsic

    fromSo. Cal.

    I believe the reports that these may break more readily than other strings. They have a slight brittleness to their feel, and that's why they sound the way they do. But they don't break easily. I've broken a G string during installation with the clamps on a headless bass, but never during a performance. Your playstyle will matter. When I plan to murder the strings, I use stainless.

  • Easy 5 Stars

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBennieTheBassist

    fromDenver, CO

    I'm surprised these aren't rated 5 across the board. The 4-string NYXL pack is. I use these on standard and fretless basses, and particularly on fretless they cut through so sparkly in the mix, and have ridiculously long life for their price range.

  • Great strings!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMr. P

    fromAlbuquerque New Mexico

    For every day practice and stage performance! Very happy.

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