D'Addario EXL170-5 Nickel Wound bass strings are designed for 5-string bass players who want balanced tone, dependable tension, and strong low-end response. Built with nickel-plated steel over a hex core, this long scale 5-string set delivers bright attack, solid articulation, and smooth feel across a wide range of playing styles.
The regular light 45-130 gauge offers comfortable playability while maintaining the tension and clarity needed for a confident low B string response. Whether you're playing rock, funk, gospel, worship, jazz, metal, or modern pop, the EXL170-5 set provides versatile tone and reliable performance.
5-string bass players need strings that maintain clarity and definition across the entire range of the instrument. The EXL170-5 set is engineered to provide balanced output and consistent feel from the high G to the low B.
D'Addario XL Nickel Wound bass strings remain a longtime standard because they combine versatile tone, comfortable feel, and dependable manufacturing consistency. Players often appreciate how these strings balance warmth and articulation without becoming overly aggressive or harsh.
The EXL170-5 set works equally well for fingerstyle playing, slap techniques, pick attack, and modern extended-range bass applications.
Since 1939, Roxy Music has helped musicians find gear that fits their playing style and musical goals. Our team includes experienced bass players who understand how string gauge, tension, and construction affect tone and performance.
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For players looking for dependable 5-string bass strings with balanced feel, articulate tone, and reliable low B performance, the D'Addario EXL170-5 remains a trusted everyday choice.
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