Description
The EXL165 set exists because plenty of bassists want two things that don’t usually come from a single gauge set: a top end with bite and a low end with real weight. D’Addario solved it by splitting the difference — borrowing the .045 and .060 highs from the EXL170 set and pairing them with the .085 and .105 lows from the EXL160. The result is a hybrid gauge that feels comfortable under the fingers while still giving you booming, tight low notes and a crisp, articulate top.
These are D’Addario’s XL Nickel Wound strings, the set that’s been the go-to choice across genres for a reason. Each string is round wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire on precision, digitally-controlled winding machines, so you get consistent intonation, clear fundamentals, and that classic bright-but-warm tone with strong magnetic output — the kind of sound that sits well in a mix without fighting your amp’s EQ.
- Hybrid gauge set: .045, .060, .085, .105 wound
- Round wound nickel-plated steel for bright tone with clean fundamentals
- Fits long scale basses up to 36 1/4" scale length
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps strings fresh until you break the seal
Whether you’re chasing a punchy studio tone or need strings that’ll hold up through a full night of sets, the EXL165 gives you playing comfort without sacrificing low-end authority.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.