Detail 01
Six-string set
Adds a low B below the E and a high C above the G. Both extremes need a nut slotted to match.
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D'AddarioEXL165-6 XL 6-String Bass Soft/Regular String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six-string bass set from D'Addario's XL line with a soft top and regular bottom. For players with a low-B, high-C instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Six-string players who find full sets too stiff on top
- Chordal and solo playing that leans on the high C
- Restringing an extended-range bass without buying two sets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Four- and five-string basses — wrong number of strings
- Players who want maximum tension for hard digging
- Anyone unsure of their bass's scale length
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
Soft top / regular bottom
Lighter tension on the C and G for easier bends, standard tension underneath so the B still speaks.
Detail 03
High C string
The thinnest string in the set. It's the one most likely to break if your bridge or nut has a sharp edge.
Detail 04
Low B string
Floppy B is usually a scale-length and setup issue, not a string issue. Longer scale gives a tighter B.
Detail 05
Around $33
Six-string sets cost more than four-string sets. Buying singles to replace one broken string is rarely cheaper.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check scale length against the set — extended-range basses vary more than four-strings
- 02Nut slots cut for a heavier set may buzz with lighter top strings
- 03The low B needs stretching and retuning more than the rest
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a five-string bass?
You'd have one string left over, usually the high C. It works if the gauges suit you, but a dedicated five-string set is the cleaner buy.
02Why is my low B still loose with new strings?
Tension on a B comes mostly from scale length and bridge setup. New strings help the tone and intonation, but they won't fix a fundamentally slack B.
03Is soft top going to feel too loose?
If you play hard near the bridge, the C and G may rattle against the frets. Players who bend and play chords up top usually prefer it.
04Do I need to change all six at once?
No, but mixing old and new strings gives uneven brightness across the neck. Changing the whole set keeps the sound consistent.
