Detail 01
Balanced Tension design
The gauge combination is optimized for a more even feel between strings.
Product detailSKU #1358268440746
D'AddarioEXL170BT Balanced Tension 45-107 Long Scale Electric Bass String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For long-scale electric bass, EXL170BT pairs .045–.107 gauges with mathematically optimized Balanced Tension combinations. The result is a more consistent feel between strings when fretting, bending, plucking, or slapping, with added control over dynamics. Nickel-plated steel wraps supply the bright, booming XL nickel-wound sound and strong magnetic output. Precision winding is intended to keep fundamentals clear and intonation accurate throughout the set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale bass players wanting balanced response for fretting, plucking, slapping, and bending.
- Bass setups that require .045, .060, .080, and .107 gauges.
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 bright, booming tone and strong magnetic output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your bass uses a long-scale string set.
- 02Confirm that the .045–.107 gauge range suits your setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in the EXL170BT set?
The set contains .045, .060, .080, and .107 wound strings.
02What is the intended string-to-string feel?
Its Balanced Tension gauge combinations are designed for a more consistent feel across the set.
