DAddario XL Nickel Bass Strings - EXL170
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About DAddario XL Nickel Bass Strings - EXL170
Overall Feedback:
93% positive
88% appreciated their long-lasting durability
I love the durability of the strings as the tone remains resonant, focused, and musical even after wearing out.
81% found it easy to install
The light strings are easier to install for beginners and are faster, quieter, and require less pressure from the ring and pinky fingers.
86% found them easy to play and bend
I recommend these strings for beginners as they require less pressure from the fingers and are easier to play.
I recommend these strings for players who use multiple techniques and play various styles of music, including finger-style, picks, slapping, and tapping.
94% praised for its rich and full tone
I love the tone quality of these strings, even when they start to wear out, they still have a resonant, focused, and musical tone.
I find that the sound is bright and responsive, more guitar-like, but loses some warmth or depth compared to heavier strings.
The strings sound great and stay in tune. The sound is nice, bright and deep with fingers or pick.
86% praised for holding tune well
For a beginner like me, these light strings are easier to play and more forgiving when not quite on the fret.
