D'Addario Long Scale Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings, 5-String

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D'Addario Long Scale Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings, 5-String
With up to 36.75" of scale length, this NYXL string set from D'Addario can accommodate the expanded dynamic range and harmonic response of 5-string basses.

D'Addario's NYXL electric bass string sets feature the innovative combination of NYXL nickel-plated wrap wire wound on our NY Steel core for expanded dynamic range and harmonic response. NYXL45130 offers 5-string players a versatile string in our most popular string gauge. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.

NYXL Bass features our high carbon NY Steel core wrapped with our reformulated nickel-plated steel. This new construction delivers deep, powerful lows, focused punch, and accentuated harmonics. Designed for all playing styles, NYXL Bass provides more dynamic range and sustain than any other bass string.

Features:

- Re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios for a more versatile string
- Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire for a familiar feel and accentuated harmonics
- NY Steel cores for improved tuning stability and increased durability
- Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
- Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
- String Gauges: NYXL Nickel Wound .045, .065, .080, .100, .130

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted July 1, 2018 by Jim H in HUTCHINSON, KS

"low B"

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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I replaced factory strings on an Ernie Ball 5 string Sting Ray with the NY strings, The low B, had very little musicality, more of a thud. I then put the original string back on. The rest of the NY strings are very good.I will go for the regular D'Addario set next time.

Musical Background:

70 years, guitar, Bass, retired country ,play church praise team, jam some.

Musical Style:

Country, Christian, Jam. this was a difiicult review as only one string was involved.of the five. I did not ask for factory sup
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