D'ADDARIO EXL160S Nickel Wound Short Scale Medium 50-105
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Designed for short scale basses : suitable for instruments with a neck length up to 32" (81.28 cm).
- Compact and punchy lows : a "heavy"/medium set ideal for a solid foundation and powerful fundamentals.
- Nickel-plated steel round wound : distinctive brightness, definition, and excellent response on magnetic pickups.
- Consistent quality : precision winding and eco-friendly packaging resistant to corrosion to keep strings fresh.
Manufacturer Information
D'addario And Co
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A D'Addario Standard for Clear, Versatile, and Powerful Sound
A staple reference, the D'Addario XL Nickel Wound strings are recognized by bassists of all styles for their balance of attack, clarity, and well-defined lows. The EXL160S set carries the spirit of the best-seller EXL160 in a short scale version, designed to maintain tension and precision on basses with a reduced scale length.
Who Are They For, and In What Playing Contexts?
With a gauge of 50-105, this set is aimed at musicians who prefer a firmer feel under the fingers, a sound that "pushes" in the mix, and ideal sustain for both pick and fingerstyle playing. It is also an excellent choice if you want to drop tuning more easily than with lighter gauges while keeping a compact and clear low end.
Technical specifications
| Format | standard | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type of cord attachment | Without | Special feature | short scale |
| Category | Bass | Color | Grey |
| Brand | D'Addario | Length | short scale |
| Series | XL Nickel Wound | Compatibility | short scale basses with neck length up to 32" (81.28 cm) |
| Model | EXL160S | Gauge | 50-105 |
| Instrument | bass | Tone | distinctive bright sound, well-defined fundamentals, compact and punchy lows |
| Type | round wound strings | Made in | USA |
| Wrap material | nickel-plated steel | Packaging | eco-friendly and corrosion-resistant |
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Questions frequently asked
Are these 50-105 strings suitable for a short scale bass?
The EXL160S set is designed for short scale basses and includes 4 strings with gauges ranging from .050 to .105.
What sound do D'Addario EXL160S strings produce?
The nickel-plated roundwound steel delivers a bright tone with well-defined fundamentals. The low end remains tight and punchy. The attack retains clarity in the mix.
Is the 50-105 gauge appropriate for playing with a pick?
With a medium gauge of .050-.105, the feel under the fingers is firmer and the tension suits playing both with a pick and fingerstyle.
Can the tuning be lowered with this string set?
It is possible to lower the tuning more easily than with a lighter gauge while maintaining a clear low end.
What material are the EXL160S made from?
These strings use nickel-plated steel winding. They are made in the United States and come in corrosion-resistant packaging.
