Detail 01
45-125 Light Top/Medium Bottom
Compared with Regular Light 5-string sets, the A and E are slightly thicker while the low B is slightly thinner.
Product detailSKU #1500000384955
D'AddarioNYXL Light Top/Medium Bottom Long Scale 5-String Bass Strings 45-125 45 - 125
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D’Addario’s NYXL 45–125 Light Top/Medium Bottom set is made for long-scale 5-string basses. Its hybrid gauge uses slightly thicker A and E strings with a slightly thinner low B than the brand’s Regular Light 5-string set. An NY steel core, Fusion Twist technology, nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and revised core-to-wrap ratio support higher break strength, improved tuning stability, and accentuated harmonics while retaining a familiar feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale 5-string bass players who want thicker A and E strings than a Regular Light set.
- Bass setups seeking enhanced tuning stability, stronger break resistance, and more pronounced harmonics.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the same A, E, and low-B gauge relationship as a Regular Light 5-string set.
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.
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NY steel core, Fusion Twist technology, and nickel-plated steel wrap wire
These elements are part of the set’s higher break strength, tuning stability, and accentuated-harmonics design.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is a long-scale 5-string model.
- 02Check the 45-125 hybrid gauge layout against your preferred A, E, and low-B string gauges.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does this differ from a Regular Light 5-string set?
Its A and E strings are slightly thicker, while its low B is slightly thinner.
02What basses is this set made for?
It is a long-scale set made for 5-string basses.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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