D'Addario EXL280 XL Nickel Wound Piccolo Bass Strings - .020-.052 Long Scale

Achieve a unique, higher-register bass tone with the D’Addario EXL280 XL Nickel Wound Piccolo Bass Strings. Designed to tune one full octave higher than standard bass strings, this .020–.052 long scale set delivers the bright clarity and tight response that piccolo bass players demand.

Built with nickel-plated steel wrap wire wound over a high-carbon steel core, EXL280 strings offer exceptional tuning stability, brilliant tone, and smooth playability. Whether you're experimenting with new sonic textures or performing melodic lead lines, these strings provide the clear articulation and dynamic range you need. Ideal for solo bass work, chordal playing, or cutting through dense mixes.

Key Features:

• Piccolo Bass Gauge (.020–.052): Tuned one octave higher than standard bass strings for expanded range and tonal creativity

• Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap Wire: Produces bright, punchy tone with tight lows and crisp highs

• Hex-Core Construction: Delivers perfect intonation, balanced tension, and long-lasting performance

• Long Scale Design: Compatible with standard long scale basses

• Uncoated for Natural Feel: Offers immediate response and tonal clarity

• Eco-Friendly Packaging: Recyclable VCI bag includes code for Players Circle rewards

• Made in the USA: Crafted to exacting specifications in D’Addario’s New York production facility

Whether you're exploring new musical territory or adding a unique voice to your bass arsenal, the D’Addario EXL280 Piccolo Bass Strings offer versatile tone, superb clarity, and professional-grade reliability.