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EXL160-5. Medium/Long Scale 5-string 050 070 085 105 135.
D’Addario’s most popular electric bass strings. Nickel-plated steel provides a strong magnetic output signal and a comfortable, smooth playing surface that reduces premature wear on the fretboard frets.
EXL strings deliver a distinctive, clear sound and perfect intonation.
The set consists of:
• XLB050 G
• XLB070 D
• XLB085 A
• XLB105 E
• XLB135 B
Which string length (scale) should I choose? Most electric basses are Long Scale, but there are of course exceptions.
Measure along the bass side when the string is at pitch, from the inner side of the ball end to the top nut.
• Short Scale: up to 32"
• Medium Scale: 32" up to 34"
• Long Scale: 34" up to 36"
• Super Long: 36" up to 38"
