Detail 01
Roundwound
Textured outer wrap. Bright and articulate, but noisier on position shifts and harder on frets.
Product detailSKU #1274034478082
D'AddarioEXL220 XL Nickel Round Wound Super Light Bright Electric Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Standard nickel-plated roundwound bass strings in a super light gauge. The default set for players who want low tension and bright attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want the lightest tension for fast fingerstyle runs
- Slap and pop playing, where top-end snap matters
- Buying several sets at once for frequent changes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drop tuning — super light gauge goes floppy below standard pitch
- Players bothered by finger squeak on strings
- Anyone wanting a smooth, low-friction feel under the fingers
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
Super light gauge
The lightest common bass set. Least effort to fret and bend, least resistance to a heavy attack.
Detail 03
Nickel plated steel
The middle ground. Warmer than pure steel, brighter than pure nickel, easy on frets.
Detail 04
Hex core
D'Addario's XL construction. Consistent tension and reliable intonation across the set.
Detail 05
$23.99 per set
Standard price for a four-string set. Cheap enough to change strings on a schedule.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is long scale — the wrong scale length will not string up
- 02Dropping to super light from a heavier set may need a truss rod tweak
- 03Fresh roundwounds lose their brightest top end within a few weeks of play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is super light?
Super light is D'Addario's lightest standard bass set, a step below their regular light. It has the lowest tension of the common four-string gauges.
02Are these good for drop tuning?
Not really. Super light strings already run low tension at standard pitch, so tuning down leaves them slack and prone to buzzing. Choose a medium or heavy set.
03Nickel plated or stainless steel?
Nickel plated is the more common choice. Stainless is brighter and more abrasive, and wears frets faster. Nickel plated is the safer default.
04How many strings come in the set?
Four, for a standard four-string bass. A five-string instrument needs a separate five-string set.
