D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings - Custom Light Long Scale 45-105

The EXL165 represents D'Addario's clever approach to bass string engineering, combining the best characteristics from two popular sets to create something truly special. This hybrid set pairs the high strings from an EXL170 (.45 and .65) with the low strings from an EXL160 (.85 and .105), resulting in a unique tension balance that offers both comfortable playability and exceptional tonal versatility.

Players seeking that perfect middle ground between comfort and performance will find the EXL165 hits the mark beautifully. The set provides distinctive brightness in the upper register while maintaining those booming, tight low frequencies that give your bass real presence in the mix. With compatibility for basses featuring string scale lengths up to 36 1/4 inches, this set accommodates most standard bass guitars.

D'Addario's XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings have earned their reputation as "The Player's Choice" across all musical genres and playing styles. Each string benefits from precision winding on exclusive digitally-controlled machinery, ensuring excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and remarkable consistency from string to string. The nickel plated steel wrap wire construction produces that distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output, making these strings a universally appealing choice for bassists of all backgrounds.