D'ADDARIO XLB100 NICKEL WOUND BASS GUITAR SINGLE STRING LONG SCALE .100
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The XL Nickel Sound: Clear, Powerful, and Versatile
The D'Addario XLB100 is a single nickel wound string designed for bassists who want to quickly regain their tone after a break or customize their instrument with a personalized set. Its .100 gauge offers an excellent balance between playability and tension, while maintaining precise response in the low end.
A Consistent and Reliable String, Whatever Your Style
Renowned worldwide, D'Addario XL strings adapt equally well to fingerstyle and pick playing, both in the studio and on stage. The nickel-plated steel round wound delivers a bright and distinctive tone, with effective magnetic power for good pickup response, and clear fundamentals that remain audible in the mix.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Special feature | long scale |
| Category | Bass single string | Color | Grey |
| Nbr of strings | 1 | ||
| Brand | D'Addario | Winding type | round wound |
| Model | XLB100 | Scale | long scale |
| Type | single bass string | Compatible with string length up to | 36 1/4 (92.07 cm) |
| Series | XL Nickel Wound | Usage | replacement or custom set creation |
| Material | nickel-plated steel | Country of manufacture | USA |
Questions frequently asked
Is the .100 D'Addario XLB100 string suitable for a long scale bass?
This long scale string is compatible with a string length up to 36 1/4 inches, or 92.07 cm. Its ball end allows mounting on basses designed for this type of attachment.
What is the material of the XLB100 string?
The roundwound string is made of nickel-plated steel. This construction produces a bright tone and an effective magnetic response with pickups.
Can the low E string be replaced individually with a .100 gauge?
It is possible to use this string sold individually to replace a broken string or to create a custom set. The .100 gauge corresponds to a thick bass string.
What sound does a D'Addario XL Nickel Wound .100 string produce?
The XL Nickel Wound series delivers clear fundamentals and precise response in the low frequency range. The nickel roundwound gives a distinctive tone, suitable for fingerstyle or pick playing. The manufacturing is done in the USA.
Is the XLB100 a single string or a full set?
The XLB100 reference includes a single bass string with a ball end.



