D’Addario EXL170-6 Nickel Round Wound 6 String Long Bass Strings 32 – 130

D’Addario EXL170-6 nickel wound bass guitar strings are a light gauge long scale set designed specifically for 6-string electric bass guitars. With a 32–130 gauge range, this set provides a flexible, responsive feel while maintaining clarity across extended low and high registers.

The EXL170-6 Long Scale set delivers D’Addario’s classic nickel-plated steel tone, producing punchy lows, focused mids, and crisp highs, with clear definition on both the low-B and high-C strings.

Manufactured in the USA using precision-drawn hexagonal steel cores and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, EXL170-6 strings offer reliable tuning stability, consistent feel, and dependable intonation from set to set.

• Gauge: 32–130 (Light, 6-String)
• Designed for long scale 6-string electric bass guitars
• Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap / hex steel core
• Flexible feel with extended range clarity
• Punchy low end with a defined low-B
• Clear, articulate high-C string response
• Bright, controlled highs and focused mids
• Stable tuning and reliable intonation
• Suitable for fingerstyle, pick, slap, and chordal playing
• Ideal for rock, fusion, jazz, gospel, metal, and modern bass styles
• Made in the USA

Extended Range Nickel Tone for 6-String Bass

D’Addario EXL nickel wound bass strings are the industry standard for electric bass. The EXL170-6 32–130 set offers a comfortable light gauge feel while maintaining balance, clarity, and articulation across all six strings.

This set is ideal for players who require a responsive low-B, a clear high-C, and consistent tone across extended-range bass instruments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bass guitars are EXL170-6 strings designed for?
EXL170-6 strings are designed for long scale 6-string electric bass guitars.

Are EXL170-6 bass strings balanced tension?
No. Balanced Tension bass strings are only available in D’Addario models that include “BT” in the SKU.

Do EXL170-6 strings include a high-C string?
Yes. EXL170-6 strings include both a low-B and a high-C string for extended-range bass performance.