D’Addario EXL165-5 Nickel Wound 5 String Bass 045 065 085 105 135

D’Addario EXL165-5 Nickel Wound 5 String Bass 045 065 085 105 135

Description

EXL165-5 is the 5-string version of the most popular D’Addario hybrid bass set which combines the high strings from an EXL170 (.45 and .60) with the low strings from an EXL160 (.85 and .105). With the addition of the .135 Low B string, this set is optimal for players looking for the ideal combination of comfortable playing tension, clear fundamentals and booming, tight lows. Fits basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.

D’Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as “The Player’s Choice” amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.

• 5-string version of our popular hybrid EXL165 which combines EXL170 and EXL160 for ideal combination of distinctive bright and powerful low end
• Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
• Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .085, .105, .135
• Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh

Tension Chart

		Diameter		Tension
Item #	Note	Inches	mm	lbs	kg
XLB045	G	0.0450	1.1430	42.520	19.290
XLB065	D	0.0650	1.6510	48.350	21.930
XLB085	A	0.0850	2.1590	45.340	20.560
XLB105	E	0.1050	2.6670	38.080	17.270
XLB135	B	0.1350	3.4290	35.010	15.880