XL Nickel bass strings boast incredibly versatile tone, great for many genres of music. That’s why they remain D’Addario’s best-selling bass string.
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String Line |
Feel |
Tone |
Life |
Enhanced Break Strength |
Coated |
# Of Strings |
Scale Length |
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XT |
Natural |
Bright & Versatile |
Extended |
4, 5, or 6 |
L |
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NYXL |
Natural |
Bright & Articulate |
Standard |
4, 5, or 6 |
L, SL |
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XL Nickel |
Natural |
Bright & Versatile |
Standard |
4, 5, 6, 8, or 12 |
S, M, L, SL |
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Chromes |
Smooth |
Warm & Mellow |
Enhanced |
4 or 5 |
S, M, L, SL |
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Tapewounds |
Smooth |
Warm & Deep |
Enhanced |
4 or 5 |
S, M, L, SL |
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Pro Steels |
Tactile |
Crisp & Crunchy |
Enhanced |
4, 5, or 6 |
L, SL |
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Half Rounds |
Smooth |
Semi-Bright |
Enhanced |
4, 5, or 6 |
L, SL |
XL Nickel bass strings boast incredibly versatile tone, great for many genres of music. That’s why they remain D’Addario’s best-selling bass string.
With a noticeably smooth feel thanks to their flat wound design, XL Chromes offer a warm, mellow sound, while still maintaining a full, deep low-end.
"I rely on the EXL160 Nickel Wound Bass strings, and have for decades."
"Simply put, they sound the best!"
"The D'Addario XL series bass strings excel above all others when I must have that classic R&B Motown sound."
"XL ProSteels are great strings for bass players who want to be heard!"