EXL170-5 Nickel Wound 5-String Bass, Light, 45-130, Long Scale
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
XLB080
A
0.0800
2.0320
40.050
18.170
XLB100
E
0.1000
2.5400
34.720
15.750
XLB130
B
0.1300
3.3020
32.140
14.580
Description
EXL170-5 is the 5-string version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of the .130 low B string, EXL170 offers the ideal combination of distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows. The most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits long scale 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 D'Addario's best selling bass guitar set
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, .080, .100, .130
Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh