Detail 01
Short scale
The winding and silk are placed for a shorter string length. On a long-scale bass, the taper can land wrong at the nut or tuner.
Product detailSKU #1274034478290
D'AddarioEXL160S XL Short Bass String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short-scale bass set, nickel wound, in a standard four-string gauge spread. For anyone with a short-scale bass who keeps buying strings that don't fit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short-scale basses where long-scale sets leave too much winding
- Players who want a conventional feel on a smaller instrument
- Restringing without trimming or fitting problems
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 34" long-scale basses — the strings won't reach properly
- 5-string players — this is a four-string set
- Anyone wanting bright, zingy stainless tone
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
Roundwound nickel
Textured surface with a defined, punchy attack. Warmer than stainless steel and easier on frets and fingertips.
Detail 03
XL series
D'Addario's standard nickel-plated steel line. Consistent gauge to gauge, so replacement singles match what's already on.
Detail 04
Four-string set
Covers E-A-D-G. No low B, so five-string players need a different set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is actually short scale before ordering — measure nut to bridge
- 02Through-body stringing eats extra length; check the strings reach
- 03Set only — no tools, cloth, or spare strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What counts as short scale?
Roughly a 30" string length from nut to bridge saddle, common on smaller-bodied basses. Measure yours rather than guessing from the body size.
02Can I use these on a medium-scale bass?
They may come up short depending on the bridge and headstock. Measure the full path from tuner post to ball end before committing.
03How do these compare to flatwounds?
Roundwounds have more high-end bite and finger noise. Flatwounds are smoother and thumpier. This set is the roundwound option.
04Will they fit through a bridge with tight string ferrules?
The ball ends are standard, but the winding thickness near the ball matters on through-body basses. Check clearance if yours strings through the body.
