D'Addario EXL165-5 Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.135 Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Long Scale 5-string

Elevate your 5-string bass tone with the perfect balance of brightness, clarity, and power. The D’Addario EXL160-5 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings feature a Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom gauge (.045–.135), offering tight low-end response with a smooth, playable top—ideal for players who demand punchy fundamentals and articulate highs.

Crafted with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel bass strings deliver consistently vibrant tone and long-lasting durability. Designed for long scale 5-string basses, this set is a go-to for genres ranging from rock and funk to metal and beyond.

Key Features:

• Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom (.045–.135) offers tight, defined lows and a bright, balanced top

• Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap ensures a crisp, powerful tone across all five strings

• Proprietary Hex-Core Construction delivers excellent intonation and tuning stability

• Designed for Long Scale 5-String Basses

• Players Circle Code inside recyclable VCI bag for exclusive rewards

• Made in the USA to D’Addario’s highest standards at their New York facility

Trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike, the D’Addario XL Nickel EXL160-5 bass strings are the industry standard for tone, feel, and performance.