Detail 01
XS ultra-thin coating
Adds corrosion protection while the strings are designed to retain clarity, response, and natural feel.

Independent shopping perspective
Regular Light 45–130 XS Nickel Bass strings combine nickel-plated steel wraps with D’Addario’s ultra-thin XS coating. The coating is designed to protect against corrosion while retaining a natural playing feel, clear response, and stable tuning. Their balanced articulation and punchy low end are intended to remain consistent through extended studio work, rehearsals, and live use.


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
Adds corrosion protection while the strings are designed to retain clarity, response, and natural feel.
Detail 02
The wrap material used in this XS Nickel Bass set.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is the Regular Light 45–130 version.
Nickel-plated steel.
It protects the strings from corrosion while preserving their intended clarity, response, and feel.
Reference
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