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45-130

Name: 45-130 Regular Light 5-String, Super Long Scale, XS Nickel Bass Strings
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: XSB45130SL
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Regular Light, Super Long Scale Coated Bass Strings

$59.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

Product comes with code for 1025 Points This item does not come with Points

Product Details

SKU: XSB45130SL

XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, maximum life, and punchy, balanced tone. Designed for bassists who demand durability without sacrificing clarity or response. Made for 5-string basses, this 45-130 Regular Light Super Long Scale set provides players with an extremely versatile, super long scale string, in our most popular string gauge.

Ideal For: All Genres

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, extended life, and punchy, balanced tone.
Premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for XS bass strings features re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.
NY High Carbon Steel cores allow XS bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.
XS bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
XS bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

The D'Addario Tone Lives On In Every String

XS is breathing new life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers the highest level of protection for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel. XS is the most innovative string ever created.

XS Nickel 10-46

"I recently moved over to D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric guitar strings. Diggin' the 10's. Love the sound and fantastic smooth feel. Long lasting as well."
– Bartees Strange

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Greg Plays XS Nickel

"XS Nickel electric feel and sound like the strings I wish I'd always had."
– Greg Howe

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10X Thinner Than A Human Hair.

Ultra Thin Coating

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

10X Thinner Than A Human Hair.

Ultra Thin Coating

A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the strings to be completely protected from contaminants for lasting tone and maximum life.

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.

Prevents Slack, Powers Stability.

Fusion Twist Feature

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

Prevents Slack, Powers Stability.

Fusion Twist Feature

The fusion twist feature prevents slack in the twist from detuning the string. This ensures maximum tuning stability and higher break strength for our premium plain steel strings.

NY Strong.

NY Steel

NY Steel is processed in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

NY Strong.

NY Steel

NY Steel is processed in D'Addario's exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds.

Wire Drawing

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds.

Wire Drawing

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.