D'Addario EXL220-5 bass strings are designed for 5-string bass players seeking a reliable nickel wound string set with a balanced playing feel. This EXL220 series set expands the standard bass string setup with a dedicated 5-string configuration for players who need added range while maintaining the recognizable tone and response associated with XL Nickel Wound bass strings.
D’Addario EXL220-5 is a 5-string version of our popular EXL220 set. With the addition of the .125 low B string, this set offers more flexibility for players than a standard bass set while still maintaining the distinctive combination of tone and feel found in all XL Nickel Wound bass sets. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.
Designed for 5-string bass performance
The D'Addario EXL220-5 set provides a practical option for bassists who want the flexibility of a 5-string setup. Its super light gauging supports a comfortable playing experience while preserving the fundamental tone expected from a nickel wound bass string set.
String set details
- Designed for 5-string bass guitars
- Nickel wound construction for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
- Long scale compatibility for basses with string scale lengths up to 36 1/4 inches
- Made in the U.S.A. with corrosion resistant packaging to help keep strings fresh
This set is suited for bass players looking for dependable strings for practice, performance, recording, or regular playing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are D'Addario EXL220-5 bass strings designed for?
D'Addario EXL220-5 bass strings are designed for 5-string bass guitars. They provide a 5-string version of the EXL220 set with added flexibility for players using an extended-range bass setup.
What are the string gauges in the D'Addario EXL220-5 set?
The D'Addario EXL220-5 set includes wound strings with gauges of .040, .060, .075, .095, and .125.
Are D'Addario EXL220-5 strings compatible with long scale basses?
Yes. The EXL220-5 set fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.
D'Addario EXL220-5 bass strings are designed for 5-string bass players seeking a reliable nickel wound string set with a balanced playing feel. This EXL220 series set expands the standard bass string setup with a dedicated 5-string configuration for players who need added range while maintaining the recognizable tone and response associated with XL Nickel Wound bass strings.
D’Addario EXL220-5 is a 5-string version of our popular EXL220 set. With the addition of the .125 low B string, this set offers more flexibility for players than a standard bass set while still maintaining the distinctive combination of tone and feel found in all XL Nickel Wound bass sets. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.
Designed for 5-string bass performance
The D'Addario EXL220-5 set provides a practical option for bassists who want the flexibility of a 5-string setup. Its super light gauging supports a comfortable playing experience while preserving the fundamental tone expected from a nickel wound bass string set.
String set details
- Designed for 5-string bass guitars
- Nickel wound construction for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
- Long scale compatibility for basses with string scale lengths up to 36 1/4 inches
- Made in the U.S.A. with corrosion resistant packaging to help keep strings fresh
This set is suited for bass players looking for dependable strings for practice, performance, recording, or regular playing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are D'Addario EXL220-5 bass strings designed for?
D'Addario EXL220-5 bass strings are designed for 5-string bass guitars. They provide a 5-string version of the EXL220 set with added flexibility for players using an extended-range bass setup.
What are the string gauges in the D'Addario EXL220-5 set?
The D'Addario EXL220-5 set includes wound strings with gauges of .040, .060, .075, .095, and .125.
Are D'Addario EXL220-5 strings compatible with long scale basses?
Yes. The EXL220-5 set fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.
