EXL170-5SL Light/Super Long Scale 045 065 080 100 130.
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 of the fingerboard frets. The EXL strings have a distinct and clear sound and a perfect intonation.
The set consists of:
- XB045SL G.
- XB065SL D.
- XB080SL A.
- XB100SL E.
- XB130SL B.
Which length (Scale) of strings should I choose? Most electric basses have Long Scale, but of course there are exceptions. Measure on the bass side when the string is in pitch, the distance from the inside of the ball to the saddle.
- Short Scale: Up to 32".
- Medium Scale: 32" up to 34".
- Long Scale; 34" up to 36".
- Super Long: 36" up to 38".