Detail 01
Balanced Tension design
The gauges are optimized for a more consistent feel between strings during common bass techniques.
Product detailSKU #1358268440718
D'AddarioEXL220BT Balanced Tension 40-95 Long Scale Electric Bass String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed for long-scale electric bass, the EXL220BT set combines .040–.095 gauges with D’Addario’s Balanced Tension approach. The gauge selection is calculated to keep the response more even from string to string, so bending, fretting, plucking, and slapping feel more consistent across the set. Nickel-plated steel wraps bring the bright, booming character associated with XL bass strings, while precision winding supports clear fundamentals and accurate intonation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale bass players seeking a more even feel while plucking, fretting, bending, or slapping.
- Bass setups that call for a .040, .055, .070, .095 string gauge progression.
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
Delivers the set’s bright, booming XL nickel-wound character.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your bass uses a long-scale string set.
- 02Confirm that the .040–.095 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 EXL220BT set?
The set contains .040, .055, .070, and .095 wound strings.
02What kind of tone does it offer?
Its nickel-plated steel wraps produce a bright, booming XL nickel-wound sound.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
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