45-100

XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. This 45-100 Regular Light Double Ball End set features our most popular bass gauge, with ball ends on both ends of the strings, made precisely to Steinberger specifications.

String Tension Chart
Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
SXL045	G	0.045 in	42.52 lbs
SXL065	D	0.065	48.35
SXL080	A	0.080	40.05
SXL100	E	0.100	34.72

Product Features

Coating: Uncoated
Number Of Strings: 4
Scale Length: Long
Set Type: Sets
Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel

Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone.
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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.

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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 X-Series 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.

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45-100

Regular Light Double Ball End Light Long Scale Bass Strings ESXL170

45-100

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