D'Addario XSB45130 XS Nickel 5-String Electric Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.130 (Regular Light)

Whether you play long-scale, extra-long-scale, or multi-scale basses, you can now enjoy the smooth feel and extended life of D’Addario’s XS strings for bass guitar. The ultra-thin XS coating not only preserves tone and longevity, but it also addresses common bass player gripes about coated strings, offering reduced string noise, silky playability, and superior resistance to wear. When coupled with the NY High Carbon Steel Core featured in the XS series bass strings, players here agree that for immaculate sound, comfortable playing, and maximized longevity, D'Addario XS strings are a clear winner.

Engineered for graceful aging and smooth playability

Inside each XS Nickel Electric Bass String is a NY High Carbon Steel Core — the same as you'll find in your favorite D'Addario wound strings. This angular core provides the wrap wire with more surface area to grip, resulting in enhanced tone and intonation. Plus, D'Addario XS sets are far from your ordinary coated bass guitar strings. The entire set of bass guitar strings features groundbreaking thin film coatings that retain their clarity and resonance, even after numerous jam sessions. Because of this extra protection, dirt, debris, and sweat don’t penetrate between the string windings, blocking the major source of tone degradation.

Features

• XS technology maximizes string life, enhances tone, and protects from contaminants
• Ultra-thin film coating extends string life between changes
• Smooth, sleek feel on the fingers
• Long-lasting great tone with rich harmonics, clarity, and definition
• NY High Carbon Steel Cores deliver superior intonation and stability
• Digitally controlled winding ensures consistency from set to set

Specifications

• Guitar Type: Electric Bass
• Number of Strings: 5
• Coated: XT Coating
• Gauges: .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Core Material: Hexagonal Steel
• Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel