D'Addario

D'Addario Steinberger Nickel Double Ball-End 45-100 Bass Guitar Strings [ESXL170]

£64.99

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.

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In stock

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Brand

D'Addario

Collection

XL-Series

Set gauges

45w, 65w, 80w, 100w

Wrap material

Nickel-Plated Steel

Construction

Round Wound

Core shape

Hex Core

Anchor

Double-Ball

Scale length

Long Scale (Standard)

Ball to taper length

36.25” (920mm)

Silk type

No silk at either end of the string

Number of strings

4 string

**PLEASE NOTE** **PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.25" / 92cm from the ball end to ball end. These strings have no silk winding at either end of the string.

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Here’s what we have to say about these strings;

Clear highs and tight lows: the D'Addario XL Nickel Wound bass guitar string sets produce a bright, but rounded sound that sits fantastically well in just about any situation! A brilliant all-round bass string.

Whether you play rock, metal, funk, pop, soul, disco (I could go on), you will find that the D'Addario nickels pack a huge punch and are great for fingerstyle, pick playing and slap. These strings boast impressive clarity across the entire range of the bass guitar.

The biggest advantage of these nickel-plated strings is that they last a long time without sounding dull. Not only that but the nickel coating protects your frets from premature wear.

D'Addario offer incredible consistency from set to set. Personally, I have been using them for years and never had a bad pack!

If you are looking for a great well-rounded bass string, with the best of everything that roundwound strings have to offer, look no further.

Ben Hearn, Strings Direct Bass String Ambassador

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Here’s what D'Addario say about these strings;

XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular guitar strings, are precision wound with nickel-plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is a set of strings with long-lasting, distinctive, bright tone and excellent intonation - ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.

ESXL170 strings are constructed with ball ends on both ends of the strings for use on Steinberger long scale electric bass guitars. XL Nickel Wound electric bass strings, long recognized as the industry standard, are ideal for a wide range of musical styles.

SKU: ESXL170

Are these strings the correct length for my bass?

We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings. This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges. In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length! Use these references:

If ball-end-to-nut length is:

Up to 32” choose Short Scale

32”-34” choose Medium Scale

34”-36” choose Long Scale

36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale

If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.

Re: Delivery. All orders placed on weekdays before 3:45pm will be despatched that same day. All of our delivery options can be found at checkout or on our delivery page.

Re: Returns. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.

For further information visit our Returns & refunds page.

D'Addario Steinberger Nickel Double Ball-End 45-100 Bass Guitar Strings [ESXL170]

Here’s what D'Addario say about these strings;

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