D'ADDARIO EXL280 Nickel Wound Long Scale Piccolo Bass 20-52
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The XL Sound: Clarity, Attack, and Versatility
A global reference among bassists, D'Addario XL strings are appreciated for their balanced response and consistency. On this EXL280 Piccolo Bass set, the nickel-plated steel roundwound string highlights a precise attack and clear tone, while maintaining a familiar feel under the fingers. The result: an expressive and versatile tone, comfortable for both fingerstyle and pick playing, whenever you want your bass to stand out in a higher register.
Technical specifications
| Format | Bass | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type of cord attachment | Without | Special feature | long scale |
| Category | Bass | Color | Grey |
| Type | string set for piccolo bass (tuned one octave above a standard bass) | Gauges | 20-52 |
| Series | D'Addario XL | String gauges | .020P,.032,.042,.052 |
| Material | nickel-plated steel roundwound | Made in | USA |
| Sound | bright, clear fundamentals, compact and punchy lows | Packaging | eco-friendly, corrosion-resistant (strings protected and longer-lasting in storage) |
| Scale/compatibility | "long scale" basses with neck length up to 36.25 inches (92.07 cm) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are these strings suitable for a long scale piccolo bass?
The EXL280 set is designed for a 4-string long scale piccolo bass. It allows tuning one octave above a standard bass.
What are the gauges of the D'Addario EXL280 set?
The strings come in gauges 20-52. This gauge corresponds to the configuration intended for piccolo bass.
What sound do the nickel-plated XL strings provide for piccolo bass?
The round steel nickel-plated winding promotes a precise attack and bright tone. The fundamentals remain clear, with tight and punchy lows. The response suits both fingerstyle and pick playing.
Are the EXL280 strings roundwound?
The construction is based on a round steel nickel-plated winding.
Where are the D'Addario EXL280 strings made?
They are manufactured in the United States. The eco-friendly, corrosion-resistant packaging protects the strings during storage.
