D’Addario EXL170-6 6-String Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 32-130, Long Scale

D’Addario EXL170-6 Nickel Wound 6 String Bass Set

EXL170-6 is a 6 String version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of the .130 low B and wound .32 high C strings, this set offers the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel. 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 nickel-plated steel wrap wire known for a distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.

• String Gauges: Wound .032, .045, .065, .080, .100,.130
• 6-string version of D’Addario’s best selling bass guitar set
• Round wound with nickel-plated 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
• Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh

Manufacturer: D’Addario
Model: EXL170-6
SKU: I148644-N-8-WHXD
UPC: 019954925505

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