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Guitar Strings and More / Bass Guitar Strings / XL Half Rounds Bass Guitar Strings

45-100

Regular Light Long Scale Bass Strings

€57,50

Tone

Bright Mellow

Product comes with code for 650 Points This item does not come with Points

Product Details

SKU: ENR71

Coined the “third type of string,” XL Half Rounds bass strings are an excellent medium between round wound and flat wound strings. Half Rounds have a smoother feel than round wound strings, but a fuller tone than strings that are flat wound. Made with a high carbon steel core and pure nickel wrap wire, they’re finished with a precision grinding process to provide a smooth feel and reduced finger noise, with tone that's comparable to round wound bass strings. 45-100 Regular Light is our most popular bass gauge, providing a perfect blend of response and playability.

Ideal For: Studio/Recording, All Genres

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

Half Rounds bass strings are an innovative combination of round and flat wound strings, providing benefits of both.
Pure nickel wrap wire is finished with a centerless grinding process to provide a smooth feel, reduced finger noise, and tone comparable to round wound bass strings.
Like all D’Addario bass guitar strings, XL Half Rounds are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
XL Half Rounds sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
D’Addario bass strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Tension
NHR045	G2	45.300 lbs
NHR065	D2	42.700 lbs
NHR080	A1	35.900 lbs
NHR100	E1	36.500 lbs

Additional Resources

Why does the ball end side of the low B string for my bass have a taper?

Many 5-string bass players prefer a tapered end for the low B string. This allows the heavier gauge low B string to be positioned on the bridge more evenly with the other 4 strings. The taper can also improve the clarity of the fundamental tone, which improves intonation.

FAQs

How do I restring my guitar?

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How do I tune my guitar?

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How can I extend the life of my strings?

There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of your strings. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your strings:

1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D'Addario XT or XS strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone of uncoated strings.

3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance.

Smooth, Half Rounds

D'Addario Half Rounds are round wound with Stainless Steel and then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." The result is a string with the flexibility and tension characteristics of round wound strings with a smoother feel, and semi-bright tone, similar to flat wound strings.

XL Half Rounds 12-52

"D'Addario has the best strings for every instrument I play."
– Ben Harper

Six Sides Of Stability.

Hex Core Construction

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

Six Sides Of Stability.

Hex Core Construction

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

Wound To Perfection 800,000 Times A Day.

String Winding Technology

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

Wound To Perfection 800,000 Times A Day.

String Winding Technology

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.