EXL220-5 Nickel Wound 5-String Bass, Super Light, 40-125, Long Scale
Tension Chart
Diameter
Tension
Item #
Note
Inches
mm
lbs
kg
XLB040
G
0.0400
1.0160
32.420
14.700
XLB060
D
0.0600
1.5240
40.860
18.530
XLB075
A
0.0750
1.9050
35.410
16.060
XLB095
E
0.0950
2.4130
31.660
14.360
XLB125
B
0.1250
3.1750
30.290
13.740
Description
D’Addario EXL220-5 is a 5-string version of our popular EXL220 set. With the addition of the .125 low B string, this set offers more flexibility for players than a standard bass set while still maintaining the distinctive combination of tone and feel found in all XL Nickel Wound bass sets. 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.
Light gauging offers more flexibility while maintaining fundamental tone, available in a 5-string 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 .040, .060, .075, .095, .125
Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh