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product_id: 50004254
title: "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"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "17504028₫"
currency: VND
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reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
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# 5-string long scale set Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Made in USA precision 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

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** 17504028₫
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with strings that deliver precision, tone, and longevity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** 17504028₫ with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/50004254-daddario-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl165-5-perfect-intonation)

## 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

- • **Durability Meets Comfort:** Smooth nickel winding reduces finger fatigue while lasting up to 6+ months of regular play.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Rewarding:** Recyclable packaging with Players Circle points—join the community and earn rewards.
- • **Versatile 5-String Setup:** Perfectly balanced 45-135 gauge for dynamic range and tonal flexibility.
- • **Bright Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap:** Delivers a tight, bright tone that cuts through any mix with clarity.
- • **Proprietary Hex-Core Construction:** Ensures flawless intonation and consistent feel for professional-grade playability.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Nickel Bass Guitar Strings (EXL165-5) are a bestselling 5-string long scale set crafted in the USA with proprietary Hex-Core technology. Featuring nickel-plated steel wraps, these strings provide a bright, tight tone with exceptional intonation and durability. Designed for professional and aspiring bassists alike, they offer smooth playability and a balanced gauge (45-135) ideal for versatile musical styles. Packaged sustainably with a rewards program, these strings combine performance with community engagement.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy 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 at desertcart UK.

Review: D'Addario EXL165 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings 105 - 85 - 65 -45 - D'Addario EXL165 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings 105 - 85 - 65 -45 These bass strings are the best I have ever used, simply brilliant. I play a Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV bass and these strings compliment the bass very well indeed. I did have the heavier gauge first, 105 - 85 - 70 - 50, but these were a little on the heavy side for me. Both gauges however have fantastic, glossy highs, thundering lows ( get it! ), not too boomy but enough to make you pull a funny face in approval - you know the kind - and of course great mids ensuring you don't naturally get lost in the mix. If you buy the double pack it makes these strings exceptional value for money - not that the single pack isn't already. I like to always have a back up set in my case just on the off chance one breaks ( yeah right! ). The life expectancy of these strings obviously depends on how often you play and how well you look after your instrument, but even if you use your bass regularly and don't wipe it down quite as often as you should - just like I do - you will get an easy 6 months out of the strings before you notice any change after the break in period, from there on I would describe the tone as "warmer" but certainly not dead like some strings inevitably end up after that length of time. Saying this, I can't recall ever having ended up with a "dead" set of D'Addario Nickels, some being on as long as year, but obviously this is subjective. Now i'm sure you've played those round wound bass strings that make you feel like you are massaging razorblades, am I right? The state it leaves your fingertips in is just awful! I'm sure you can think of a few brands that do this as can I. Well good news, especially for your frets! These D'Addario's aren't like that at all! Of course being nickel wound really helps with the general "smoother" feel as opposed to steel wound strings (again subjective), but these are definitely smoother and easier to play on than any other Nickels I have tried. The last thing you want from a string is a great tone and a terrible feel, making the whole experience of playing a bit of a let down. I have just had my bass set up and asked for these strings to be put on after the previous set of D’Addario’s being on for at least 9 months, however I almost had the same set put back on being as they were, in all honesty, still sounding great. Overall great product, great price and long lasting making them great value for money, especially a twin pack! Bass Players who haven't tried these out yet, get some ASAP, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Review: Really good strings - These strings are amazing n sound so good

## Features

- BESTSELLING SET - Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone
- 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 | 200 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 28 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Colour | Silver Metallic |
| Country Produced In | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,915) |
| Date First Available | 4 Feb. 2010 |
| Item Weight | 168 g |
| Item model number | EXL165-5 |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 16 x 2.03 cm; 167.83 g |
| Size | Custom Light, 45-135 (5-String) |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |
| Styling | Wrap |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** Silver Metallic
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String gauge:** Medium
- **String material type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

![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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zKrH+ImxL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D'Addario EXL165 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings 105 - 85 - 65 -45
*by D***R on 29 October 2015*

D'Addario EXL165 XL Nickel Wound Bass Strings 105 - 85 - 65 -45 These bass strings are the best I have ever used, simply brilliant. I play a Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV bass and these strings compliment the bass very well indeed. I did have the heavier gauge first, 105 - 85 - 70 - 50, but these were a little on the heavy side for me. Both gauges however have fantastic, glossy highs, thundering lows ( get it! ), not too boomy but enough to make you pull a funny face in approval - you know the kind - and of course great mids ensuring you don't naturally get lost in the mix. If you buy the double pack it makes these strings exceptional value for money - not that the single pack isn't already. I like to always have a back up set in my case just on the off chance one breaks ( yeah right! ). The life expectancy of these strings obviously depends on how often you play and how well you look after your instrument, but even if you use your bass regularly and don't wipe it down quite as often as you should - just like I do - you will get an easy 6 months out of the strings before you notice any change after the break in period, from there on I would describe the tone as "warmer" but certainly not dead like some strings inevitably end up after that length of time. Saying this, I can't recall ever having ended up with a "dead" set of D'Addario Nickels, some being on as long as year, but obviously this is subjective. Now i'm sure you've played those round wound bass strings that make you feel like you are massaging razorblades, am I right? The state it leaves your fingertips in is just awful! I'm sure you can think of a few brands that do this as can I. Well good news, especially for your frets! These D'Addario's aren't like that at all! Of course being nickel wound really helps with the general "smoother" feel as opposed to steel wound strings (again subjective), but these are definitely smoother and easier to play on than any other Nickels I have tried. The last thing you want from a string is a great tone and a terrible feel, making the whole experience of playing a bit of a let down. I have just had my bass set up and asked for these strings to be put on after the previous set of D’Addario’s being on for at least 9 months, however I almost had the same set put back on being as they were, in all honesty, still sounding great. Overall great product, great price and long lasting making them great value for money, especially a twin pack! Bass Players who haven't tried these out yet, get some ASAP, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good strings
*by M***X on 31 January 2026*

These strings are amazing n sound so good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m impressed so far!
*by S***Y on 20 January 2026*

Nice strings that feel smooth under fingers, and produce a good punchy ring when slapped, not having used these before I’m not sure how they’ll last, but so far so good, for this price I’m impressed!

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