---
product_id: 10499266
title: "Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL165-5, Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Gauge 45-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "¥9201"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10499266-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl165-5-regular-light
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
---

# 5-string long scale set Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Made in USA precision Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL165-5, Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Gauge 45-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** ¥9201
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with strings that never quit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL165-5, Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Gauge 45-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** ¥9201 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10499266-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl165-5-regular-light)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Meets Power:** Custom light gauge (45-135) balances tension and playability
- • **Player-Trusted Tone:** Clear fundamentals with booming tight lows for any genre
- • **Precision Engineered:** Digitally controlled winding ensures consistent feel & intonation
- • **Versatile Brightness:** Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers a bright, tight bass sound
- • **Eco & Reward Friendly:** Recyclable packaging with Players Circle points for loyal pros

## Overview

D'Addario XL Nickel 5-string bass guitar strings (45-135 gauge) combine proprietary Hex-Core technology and nickel-plated steel wraps to deliver bright, tight tones with consistent intonation. Made in the USA with precision digital winding, these long-scale strings are the industry standard trusted by pros across genres, offering durability, comfort, and eco-conscious packaging with reward points.

## Description

Product Description XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. From the Manufacturer EXL165-5 is the 5-string version of the most popular D’Addario hybrid bass set which combines the high strings from an EXL170 (.45 and .60) with the low strings from an EXL160 (.85 and .105). With the addition of the .135 Low B string, this set is optimal for players looking for the ideal combination of comfortable playing tension, clear fundamentals and booming, tight lows. Fits basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. 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.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Same great product quality for decades. - I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.
Review: D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price. - Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.

## Features

- THE PLAYERS CHOICE – With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance.
- TIGHT, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
- FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0035IU2KW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #241 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,014) |
| Date First Available | February 17, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
| Item model number | EXL165-5 |
| Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches |
| Size | Custom Light, 45-135 (5-String) |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Coating Description:** Coated
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

![Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL165-5, Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom Gauge 45-135, Long Scale, 5-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zKrH+ImxL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Same great product quality for decades.
*by C***O on November 12, 2025*

I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price.
*by A***E on November 24, 2025*

Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ baaaaaaass
*by C***B on December 12, 2025*

goes bwap de bap, love these strings they’ve lasted me years now and still sound great, haven’t rusted and both my basses stay out of the case 24/7. they also always stay in tune!

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Bass Guitar Strings - XL Nickel - EXL165-5 - Perfect Intonation, Feel, Durability - 5 String Set - 45-135 Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom 5-String, Long Scale
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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*