Detail 01
Ball ends on both ends
Confirm your bass is designed for this double-ball-end string construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000403333
D'AddarioESXL170-5 Nickel Wound Light 5-String Bass Strings - Long Scale .045 - .130
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The ESXL170-5 is a light .045–.130 nickel-wound set for five-string bass, made with ball ends at both ends of every string. It is engineered and wound to Steinberger specifications, so its double-ball-end construction is the key setup detail to verify before ordering. The set is listed as long scale and supplies the stated light-gauge range for the intended five-string application.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Steinberger-specification five-string bass setups requiring strings with ball ends at both ends.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass setups that do not use double-ball-end strings.
- Players seeking a gauge range other than light .045–.130.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify Steinberger specifications and double-ball-end string requirements on your bass.
- 02Confirm that the .045–.130 light gauge range suits your five-string setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these strings have ball ends at both ends?
Yes. Every string in the ESXL170-5 set has a ball end at each end.
02What are they engineered for?
They are precisely engineered and wound to Steinberger specifications.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- .130
