D'Addario XSB45105 XS Coated Long Scale Electric Bass Guitar Strings Regular Top / Medium Bottom 45-105

Smooth Coated Bass Strings With Extra Low-End Support

The D'Addario XSB45105 XS Coated Long Scale Bass Strings are a regular top, medium bottom nickel set designed for electric bass players who want a familiar upper-string feel with a slightly stronger low end. The .045 to .105 gauge range keeps the higher strings comfortable for fingerstyle, pick playing and melodic movement, while the heavier bottom string gives the low end a firmer response for stronger grooves and more confident attack.

The ultra-thin XS coating helps protect the windings from sweat, dirt and debris, which are major causes of tone loss as bass strings age. This coating is designed to extend string life while keeping the feel smooth and natural under the fingers, reducing the stiff or muted feel some coated strings can have.

NY High Carbon Steel cores support tuning stability and intonation, while digitally controlled winding helps keep each set consistent. Reduced string noise also makes these strings useful for cleaner slides, recording work and players who want a sleeker touch across the fingerboard.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think these XS coated bass strings are ideal for long-scale players who like a comfortable regular top feel but want a stronger .085 A and .105 E string for extra weight, stability and punch.