Detail 01
XS ultra-thin coating
Provides corrosion protection while preserving the line’s intended feel, clarity, and response.

Independent shopping perspective
D’Addario’s Regular Light 45–100 XS Nickel Bass strings pair nickel-plated steel wrap wire with an ultra-thin protective coating. The design addresses corrosion without giving up the natural feel, clarity, response, or consistent tuning stability the line is built to retain. It is a practical replacement set for players who want its 45–100 gauge selection to hold up across extended rehearsals, recording sessions, and live work.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Provides corrosion protection while preserving the line’s intended feel, clarity, and response.
Detail 02
The strings use nickel-plated steel for their wrap wire.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
45–100.
Nickel-plated steel.
They are designed to maintain their intended response, tuning stability, and articulation over extended use.
Reference
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