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50-135

Medium 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings

$65.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

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Product Details

SKU: ETB92-5

XL Nylon Tapewound bass strings are the warmest, smoothest bass strings we have to offer. Great for fretted or fretless instruments, these flat wound, silky smooth strings have a distinctively warm, percussive tone, with no finger noise. Made with a high carbon steel core and wrapped in flattened black nylon, our Tapewound strings are polished to an ultra-smooth finish, delivering unrivaled punch, depth, and focus. Made for 5-string long scale basses, this 50-105 Medium set has a higher tension, affording increased low-end response and output.

Ideal For: Funk, Soul, Ease of Playability

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

D’Addario’s warmest, smoothest electric bass string
Flattened black nylon wrap provides a distinctively warm, percussive tone, with no finger noise
Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nylon Tapewound are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
Tapewound sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points
XL Nylon Tapewound electric bass strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Tension
TWB050	G2	40.000 lbs
TWB065	D2	38.700 lbs
TWB085	A1	35.700 lbs
TWB105	E1	33.200 lbs
TWB135	B0	31.400 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.

Flattened For A Fuller Sound

Flatwound Construction

Flat wound strings feature precisely flattened stainless steel wrap wire that is wound and polished to provide an ultra smooth feel and a full, mellow tone.

Flattened For A Fuller Sound

Flatwound Construction

Flat wound strings feature precisely flattened stainless steel wrap wire that is wound and polished to provide an ultra smooth feel and a full, mellow tone.

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.