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product_id: 1772190
title: "D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL160-5, Medium Gauge 50-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "€ 56.37"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1772190-daddario-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl160-5-medium
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# 5-string medium gauge 50-135 Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Made in USA precision D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL160-5, Medium Gauge 50-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** € 56.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with the player’s choice for clarity and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL160-5, Medium Gauge 50-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** € 56.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1772190-daddario-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl160-5-medium)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly & Rewarding:** Recyclable packaging with Players Circle points—play great, earn more.
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Industry-standard strings delivering clear fundamentals and booming lows for any genre.
- • **Precision Engineered Hex-Core:** Ensures consistent feel, perfect intonation, and long-lasting durability every play.
- • **Bright Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap:** Delivers a tight, bright tone with excellent magnetic output for versatile sound.
- • **Optimized for Long Scale Basses:** Fits up to 36 1/4 inch scale length, perfect for down-tuning and extended range.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Nickel 5-string bass guitar strings (EXL160-5) feature medium gauge 50-135 nickel-plated steel wraps over a high-carbon steel Hex-Core, delivering bright, tight tones and reliable intonation. Made in the USA with precision digital winding, these strings fit long scale basses up to 36 1/4 inches and are favored by professionals for their durability and versatile sound across genres.

## Description

Product Description 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. From the Manufacturer EXL160-5 is the 5-string version of D’Addario’s top-selling heavy gauge bass string set. With the addition of the .135 gauge low B string, this set provides an ideal combination of strong overall fundamentals with distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows. Fits basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches and a good choice for players looking to down tune. D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Same great product quality for decades. - I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.
Review: D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price. - Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.

## Features

- THE PLAYERS CHOICE – With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance.
- TIGHT, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
- FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002H0H0E |
| Best Sellers Rank | #297 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel Steel |
| Color Name | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,010) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.004 ounces |
| Item model number | EXL160-5 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches |
| Scale Length | Medium Scale |
| Size | Medium, 50-135 (5-String) |
| String Gauge | Jazz Extra Light |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** Multicolor
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Jazz Extra Light
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

![D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL160-5, Medium Gauge 50-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CGIPsvVlL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Same great product quality for decades.
*by C***O on November 12, 2025*

I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price.
*by A***E on November 24, 2025*

Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go-to
*by M***K on January 18, 2026*

My go-to strings! Sound excellent new and broken in, and priced right. When I was a working bassist these were the perfect rounds for me. I can afford more expensive strings now, but I still buy these because I just like them!

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Bass Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Bass Strings - EXL160-5 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Powerful Durability - For 4 String Bass Guitars - 50-135 Medium 5-String, Long Scale
- Ernie Ball 5-String Power Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 50-135 Gauge (P02821)

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*Product available on Desertcart Slovakia*
*Store origin: SK*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*