D'Addario XS Nickel 45-130 Multiscale 5-String Bass Guitar Strings
- Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire for balanced and bright tone
- NY high-carbon steel hex core for strength and intonation
- XS full-film polymer coating for maximum life and smooth feel.
PLEASE NOTE These strings are designed to fit a multi-scale bass (eg. Dingwall N3 5-String) in standard tuning. Scale length/s: 34-37" (864-940mm). These strings have no silk winding at either end of the string. Unsure what scale length string you need? Click here!
D’Addario XS is, without doubt, the best of the best when it comes to bass strings. Combining premium nickel-steel wrap wire, a robust NY Steel core, and advanced coating, XS bass strings provide an outstandingly balanced, and punchy bass sound with maximum achievable tone-life and an altogether smooth feel.
NY Steel is strong. This D’Addario made high-carbon steel core has greater break strength and rock-solid intonation with an inherently powerful fundamental tone. Combined with the reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire at re-engineered core:wrap ratios these strings are more balanced, versatile, and playable than ever.
These strings will make your bass sound and play better.
“NY Steel core and re-formulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire mean XS Bass strings have superior strength and the longest-lifespan on the market.”
At a glance:
- XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, extended life, and punchy, balanced tone.
- Premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for XS bass strings features re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.
- NY High Carbon Steel cores allow XS bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.
- XS bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XS bass guitar strings are made in the USA - drawn to exact specifications in the NY factory.
SKU: XSB45130MS
We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings. This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges. In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length! Use these references:
If ball-end-to-nut length is:
Up to 32” choose Short Scale
32”-34” choose Medium Scale
34”-36” choose Long Scale
36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale
If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.
Re: Delivery. All orders placed on weekdays before 3:30pm will be despatched that same day. All of our delivery options can be found at checkout or on our delivery page.
Re: Returns. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.
For further information visit our Returns & refunds page.