D'Addario XLB085 Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Single String Long Scale (.085)

The XLB085 represents precision engineering in bass guitar string manufacturing, offering musicians a .085 gauge nickel wound string that's become the go-to choice for bassists across all musical genres. This individual replacement string forms part of D'Addario's acclaimed XL Nickel Wound series, allowing players to create custom string sets tailored to their specific playing requirements and tonal preferences.

Recognised globally as "The Player's Choice", D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings have earned their reputation through consistent quality and versatile performance. Each string undergoes precision winding on exclusive digitally-controlled machinery, ensuring excellent intonation, clear fundamental tones, and remarkable consistency across every string produced. The nickel plated steel wrap wire construction provides that distinctive bright tone with superior magnetic output, making these strings suitable for virtually any playing style or musical application.

As the world's largest musical instrument string manufacturer, D'Addario maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality and innovation. All strings are manufactured in the USA using proprietary, state-of-the-art machinery that guarantees unmatched performance consistency. The company's innovative packaging not only reduces environmental waste but also provides essential protection against corrosion, ensuring your strings arrive in optimal condition and maintain their quality during storage.