D'Addario

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D'Addario EXL170BT Balanced Tension sets are comprised of mathematically optimized string gauge combinations, resulting in greater control and playing comfort. Combined with the distinctive bright, booming tones of XL nickel wound strings, each set offers greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings for evenly balanced bending, fretting, plucking and slapping.

D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.

String Gauges: Wound .045, .060, .080, .107
D'Addario EXL170BT Balanced Tension 45-107 Long Scale Electric Bass String Set
D'Addario EXL170BT Balanced Tension 45-107 Long Scale Electric Bass String Set

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  • Balanced Tension sets allow for evenly balanced bending, fretting, plucking and slapping.
  • Round wound with nickelplated steel for distinctive bright tone
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • String Gauges: Wound .045, .060, .080, .107

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  • All time favorite

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    byChris

    fromWeymouth

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was never satisfied with traditional string tensions. The Balanced Tension strings always feel right, the way I always wanted. D'Addario strings sound great, and I've never gotten a bad string. Super consistent, reasonable price. #sweepstakes

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    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMikeyM

    fromCalifornia Bay Area

    Love the balanced tension, the slightly heavier E string, and the Tone.

  • The Balanced Tension Makes a Difference

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    bySteven

    fromNJ

    I was debating between these and a "normal" set of EXL170's (45-100). I've always been happy with D'Addario's strings, but I haven't played a balanced tension set before. After having done so, I have to admit that I like the change from "normal" sets. I'm not sure if I'll buy again in the future instead of going back to something cheaper and saving my money, but I'm definitely enjoying this set of strings while I've got them.

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