Description
If you’ve played bass for any length of time, chances are you’ve already had EXL160s on your instrument at some point — they’re the set most players default to when they want reliable, do-it-all tone. Medium gauge (.050-.070-.085-.105) with round wound nickel-plated steel wrap wire, these strings give you tight, booming low end paired with clear highs that cut through a mix without sounding harsh.
The medium gauge sits in a sweet spot: enough tension to keep your fundamentals solid and your pitch stable, but still comfortable enough for long sets. Bassists dropping down a tone or two also gravitate toward this set, since the added mass helps keep things from feeling floppy.
Every string is wound on D’Addario’s digitally-controlled machines, which means you’re not gambling on intonation or consistency string to string — something you’ll notice immediately when you’re locking in with a drummer live or laying down a take in the studio. The nickel-plated wrap also gives you strong magnetic output, so your pickups respond well and you get that classic, versatile electric bass tone that works across rock, funk, pop, and beyond.
- D’Addario’s top-selling medium gauge bass set
- Round wound nickel-plated steel for bright tone, clear fundamentals, tight lows
- Fits long scale basses up to 36 1/4″ scale length
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Gauges: .050, .070, .085, .105 (all wound)
- Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps strings fresh until you’re ready to string up
Whether you’re restringing before a gig or just want a dependable set that won’t surprise you, EXL160 is the string a lot of working bassists keep coming back to.
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