EXL170-5SL Nickel Wound 5-String Bass, Light, Super Long Scale
Tension Chart
Diameter
Tension
Item #
Note
Inches
mm
lbs
kg
XB045SL
G
0.0450
1.1400
47.670
21.620
XB065SL
D
0.0650
1.6500
54.210
24.590
XB080SL
A
0.0800
2.0300
44.900
20.370
XB100SL
E
0.1000
2.5400
38.930
17.660
XB130SL
B
0.1300
3.3000
36.030
16.340
Description
EXL170-5SL is the 5-string super long scale version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of the .130 low B string, EXL170-5SL offers the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel. The most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits super long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 38 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 super long version of D'Addario's best selling bass guitar set
Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
Fits super long basses with a string scale length of up to 38 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