Description
If you’ve ever fought a string set that either felt too stiff to dig into or too loose to hold pitch under a hard attack, NYXL45105 splits that difference. D’Addario built these around a high-carbon NY Steel core, then wrapped it in reformulated nickel-plated steel to widen the dynamic range without sacrificing the familiar bass feel you already know.
This 45-105 gauge lands as a hybrid set — flexible enough for fingerstyle nuance, but with enough low-end authority to hold its own when you’re slapping or digging in with a pick. Lows come through deep and controlled rather than muddy, mids stay punchy and focused, and the harmonic content up top is noticeably more present than standard nickel sets. That extra clarity means your tone cuts through a mix without needing to fight the EQ.
Tuning stability is where the NY Steel core really earns its keep. Re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios mean less stretching-in time and fewer trips back to the tuner mid-set, which matters when you’re rotating through songs and don’t have time to babysit pitch. The strings are also built to last longer under sweat and stage heat, so you’re not restringing before every other gig.
- Re-engineered core-to-wrap ratio for a more versatile, playable feel
- Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap for familiar tone plus extra harmonic content
- NY Steel core improves tuning stability and string life
- Fits long scale basses up to a 36 1/4″ scale length
- Made in the U.S.A.
Whether you’re a fingerstyle player chasing warmth or a pick player who needs punch and sustain, this set gives you a bit of both without forcing a compromise.
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