Detail 01
2 sets in one package
Ten strings total, two full 5-string sets. Cheaper per set than buying twice, but you are committed to this gauge.
Product detailSKU #1274034477844
D'AddarioEXL170-5TP 5-String Bass Guitar Strings 2 Sets
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two identical sets of 5-string bass strings in one package. For players who go through strings and want a spare already on hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging 5-string players who restring often
- Anyone who wants a backup set in the case
- Players settled on a gauge and buying in bulk
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players still experimenting with different gauges
- 4-string bassists, this includes a low B
- Anyone who restrings once a year
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
5-string set
Includes a low B string. A 4-string bass has no place for it and the spacing will not match.
Detail 03
Bass guitar strings
Long scale by design. Check your bass's scale length before buying, short-scale instruments need different string lengths.
Detail 04
Taper on the low B
The B string is the hardest to keep clear. Gauge and core construction matter more here than on any other string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is long scale before ordering
- 02Sealed sets keep well, store the spare away from humidity
- 03You may need to trim string length at the tuners
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings do I get?
Ten. Two complete 5-string sets, packaged together.
02Will these fit a 4-string bass?
Not properly. This is a 5-string set built around a low B. You would be discarding a string and the remaining gauges are matched to a five.
03How long does the spare set keep?
Sealed strings hold up well for a long time. Keep the packaging intact and store it somewhere dry, not in a hot car or damp basement.
04Do I need to cut the strings to length?
Probably. Most bass strings ship long so they fit a range of instruments. Trim at the tuner post after threading, not before.
