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product_id: 5447598
title: "Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-5, Regular Light Gauge 45-130, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "€ 56.25"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/5447598-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl170-5-regular-light
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 5-string long scale set Nickel-plated steel for bright, tight tone Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-5, Regular Light Gauge 45-130, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** € 56.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your groove with strings that never quit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-5, Regular Light Gauge 45-130, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** € 56.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/5447598-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl170-5-regular-light)

## 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 Rewards:** Register your pack to earn Players Circle points and reduce waste.
- • **Versatile Tone Mastery:** Bright, tight lows and clear fundamentals fit every genre and style.
- • **Made in the USA Quality:** Crafted with exacting standards in New York for unmatched reliability.
- • **Long Scale Compatibility:** Optimized for basses up to 36 1/4 inches for ultimate playability.
- • **Player-Approved Precision:** Trusted by pros for decades with consistent intonation and durability.

## Overview

D'Addario EXL170-5 is a 5-string, long scale electric bass guitar string set featuring nickel-plated steel wrap wire and proprietary Hex-Core technology. Renowned for bright, tight tones and exceptional durability, these strings deliver consistent intonation and smooth playability across genres. Made in the USA with eco-conscious packaging, they remain the top choice for bassists seeking professional-grade performance and reliability.

## 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 EXL170-5 is the 5-string version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of the .130 low B string, EXL170 offers the ideal combination of distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows. The most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. 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 | B0002H04O8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #253 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Color Name | 5 String Light - Long Scale | EXL170-5 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,972) |
| Date First Available | August 28, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.5 ounces |
| Item model number | EXL170-5 |
| Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches |
| Size | Light, 45-130 (5-String) |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** 5 String Light - Long Scale | EXL170-5
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

![Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-5, Regular Light Gauge 45-130, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PDaIEChJL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would the Medium gauge be good for drop D?**
A: Yeah, I'd think so but I wouldn't go below drop D with the 105 gauge string.

**Q: Do these strings have a real bright tone?  I am playing praise and worship music and not sure I want that real bright tone.**
A: If you want to avoid any bright tone, then consider taped, flat finish strings that are designed to reduce string and fret noise.  Your pick ups and playing style will also affect your tone.  These are middle of the road for nickel wound strings.

**Q: Is this a decent guage for drop b on a bass?**
A: been using EXL-170 for years with drop B and D tuning 4 string - fender P bass no buzz super clear

**Q: How are the mediums compared to lights, i am looking at these for my first string change and i don't know what i have now. Is there a big difference?**
A: Not really a big difference. The most common gauge is 45-65-85-105 (Custom Light). If you like a bit more stiffness in your G and D strings, go with Medium. If you like a little looser E and A, go with Light. If you don't care one way or the other, just go with Custom Light.Mind you, again, it's not a huge difference. It's subtle. I like my E and A a little softer so it's easier to dig in, so I buy Lights (45 65 80 100).

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ baaaaaaass
*by C***B on December 12, 2025*

goes bwap de bap, love these strings they’ve lasted me years now and still sound great, haven’t rusted and both my basses stay out of the case 24/7. they also always stay in tune!

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Bass Guitar Strings - XL Nickel - EXL170-5 - Perfect Intonation, Feel, Durability - 5 String Set - 45-130 Regular Light 5-String, Long Scale
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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*