Detail 01
Gauges: .050, .067, .090, .120
A four-gauge set spanning .050 to .120.
Product detailSKU #1358268440753
D'AddarioEXL160BT Balanced Tension 50-120 Long Scale Electric Bass String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for long-scale electric bass, this EXL160BT set combines .050–.120 gauges with D’Addario’s Balanced Tension approach. The gauge selection is designed to keep the response between strings more even, so bends, fretted notes, plucking, and slapping feel more consistent across the set. Nickel-plated steel wrap wire supplies the bright XL Nickel Wound voice and magnetic output described here.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale bass players who want a more even feel while bending, fretting, plucking, and slapping.
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.
Detail 02
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire
Provides the set’s bright character and magnetic output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need the listed .050–.120 gauge range for a long-scale electric bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in the EXL160BT set?
The gauges are .050, .067, .090, and .120.
02What is the Balanced Tension design intended to change?
It uses optimized gauge combinations for a more consistent feel between strings during bending, fretting, plucking, and slapping.
