D’Addario EXL156 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar/ Bass Strings / Fender VI, 24-84

D’Addario EXL156 electric guitar strings are specifically designed for Bass VI–style instruments, offering extended low-end range, balanced tension, and clear articulation across all six strings. The 24–84 gauge set is optimised for the longer scale length and unique tuning of Bass VI guitars.

The EXL156 Bass VI set delivers D’Addario’s signature bright nickel tone with strong fundamentals and controlled lows, making it ideal for players who blend bass and guitar roles.

Manufactured in the USA using precision-drawn hexagonal steel cores and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, EXL156 strings provide dependable intonation, consistent feel, and reliable tuning stability.

• Gauge: 24–84 (Bass VI)
• Designed specifically for Bass VI–style instruments
• Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire / hex steel core
• Balanced tension for extended scale length
• Tight, controlled low-end response
• Clear articulation across the full frequency range
• Ideal for alternative, surf, ambient, and experimental styles
• Made in the USA

Designed for Bass VI Performance and Clarity

D’Addario EXL nickel wound strings are the industry standard for electric instruments. The EXL156 set is purpose-built for Bass VI guitars, delivering clarity, punch, and stability without excessive stiffness.

Whether you’re playing melodic bass lines, chordal textures, or hybrid guitar parts, EXL156 strings maintain definition and balance across the instrument’s full range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are EXL156 strings designed for?
EXL156 strings are designed specifically for Bass VI–style electric guitars.

Can EXL156 strings be used on standard guitars?
No. Due to their heavy 24–84 gauge and scale length requirements, they are intended for Bass VI instruments only.

What style of music suits EXL156 strings?
They are ideal for alternative, surf, ambient, experimental, and hybrid bass/guitar playing styles.