Description
EPS165-5 takes D’Addario’s most requested hybrid formula and extends it to five strings. It pairs the top end from an EPS170 set (.045 and .065) with the low end of an EPS160 (.085 and .105), then adds a .135 Low B built to match — no mushy fifth string tacked on as an afterthought.
- Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105, .135 (wound)
- Fits long-scale 5-strings up to 36 1/4″ scale length
ProSteels use a specialized steel alloy that D’Addario builds specifically for tone and magnetic output. That means brighter fundamentals, more overtone content, and the kind of piano-like clarity steel-string players chase — without losing low-end weight. Dig in with a pick and they cut; play fingerstyle and they still stay articulate string to string. That balance is what makes this set a go-to for players who need the B string to sit tight in the mix instead of turning to mud.
Made in the USA on D’Addario’s proprietary digitally controlled machines, so every set you buy plays and feels like the last one — no surprises on gig night. Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps them fresh until you’re ready to string up.
If your 5-string has felt a little dull on top or loose on the low B, this is the set that tightens both up in one go.
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