Description
If you play a 5-string and want the low B to actually growl instead of flop, D’Addario’s Pro Steels EPS220-5 set is worth a look. This is a Super Light gauge set (.040-.125), long scale, built specifically for extended-range basses where string tension and neck comfort matter just as much as tone.
Pro Steels use a precision stainless steel alloy wrap that gives you a brighter, more cutting attack than nickel strings — the kind of clarity that helps a 5-string cut through a dense mix instead of getting buried under the guitars. That extra bite up top pairs with a low end that stays tight and defined, so your B string doesn’t turn into mud when you dig in.
Because it’s a Super Light set, tension stays manageable across all five strings, which makes fast lines, slap, and aggressive picking feel less like work. Great option if you’ve been fighting a stiffer set and want more give under your fingers without sacrificing punch.
- D’Addario EPS220-5 ProSteels 5-string electric bass strings
- Super Light gauge: .040-.125
- Long scale set
- Stainless steel construction for bright, aggressive tone
- Built for 5-string basses
Solid pick as a fresh set for your gigging bass, or tuck one away as a backup — every bass player needs a spare set in the bag.
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