D'Addario EXL170-5 Nickel Wound 5-String Bass, Light, 45-130, Long Scale

D'Addario EXL170-5 — The Go-To String Set for 5-String Bass

The EXL170-5 is the 5-string version of D'Addario's best-selling bass set. The added .130 low B string extends the range downward without sacrificing definition, keeping low-end response tight and controlled. Built for long scale basses and suited to virtually every genre, this set is a reliable workhorse for gigging and recording alike.

Key Features

• Light gauge: .045 | .065 | .080 | .100 | .130
• .130 low B string for powerful, focused low-end
• Nickel-plated steel wrap wire construction
• Fits long scale basses up to 36 1/4 inches string scale length
• Wound on D'Addario's exclusive digitally-controlled machines
• Excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and batch-to-batch consistency
• Bright, versatile tone that works across rock, funk, soul, and metal

Ideal For

Five-string bass players on long scale instruments who need a dependable, balanced string set that handles low-B tuning cleanly. Whether you're tracking in the studio or holding down the low end on stage, the EXL170-5 delivers the consistent feel and tone that professionals count on night after night.