D’Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings

D’Addario’s EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass Strings are a hybrid set combining the high strings from their EXL170 set with the low strings from their EXL160 set. This configuration provides a balanced tension profile, offering a comfortable feel for both fingerstyle and pick players. Precision wound with nickel-plated steel onto a high-carbon steel hex core, these strings deliver a bright, articulate tone with excellent intonation. Designed for long-scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches, the EXL165 set is ideal for players seeking a versatile string set that can handle a wide range of musical genres.