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product_id: 1772203
title: "Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-6, Regular Light Gauge 32-130, Long Scale, 6-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "A$79"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1772203-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl170-6-regular-light
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 6-string long scale set Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Made in USA precision Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-6, Regular Light Gauge 32-130, Long Scale, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** A$79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your groove with the player’s choice in bass strings!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-6, Regular Light Gauge 32-130, Long Scale, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** A$79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1772203-electric-bass-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl170-6-regular-light)

## 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

- • **Bright & Tight Tone:** Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers a crisp, versatile sound that cuts through the mix.
- • **Eco-Friendly Rewards:** Register your pack to earn Players Circle points and reduce waste with recyclable packaging.
- • **Precision Engineered:** Proprietary Hex-Core ensures consistent feel, perfect intonation, and durability.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Light gauge 32-130 set fits long scale 6-string basses up to 36 1/4 inches.
- • **Player-Trusted Performance:** Industry standard with booming lows and clear fundamentals for any genre.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Bass Guitar Strings (EXL170-6) are a premium 6-string long scale set featuring nickel-plated steel wrap and a high-carbon steel Hex-Core for bright tone, perfect intonation, and lasting durability. Made in the USA with precision digital winding, these light gauge strings (32-130) are trusted worldwide by bassists across genres, offering consistent performance and eco-conscious packaging with rewards.

## Description

Product Description XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. From the Manufacturer EXL170-6 is a 6-string version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of the .130 low B and wound .32 high C strings, this set offers the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel. The most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Same great product quality for decades. - I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.
Review: D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price. - Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.

## Features

- THE PLAYERS CHOICE – With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance.
- 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 | B0002LI496 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #257 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel plated |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,003) |
| Date First Available | August 28, 2005 |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Light |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | EXL170-6 |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.6 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches |
| Scale Length | Long Scale |
| Size | Light, 32-130 (6-String) |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Coating Description:** coated
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

![Electric Bass Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL170-6, Regular Light Gauge 32-130, Long Scale, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jzzwMtgEL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Same great product quality for decades.
*by C***O on November 12, 2025*

I've been playing bass guitar for forty years, this brand has always been my go to strings. They last for years, hold tune, very good value, and sound better than my playing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D'Addario String at The Cheapest Price.
*by A***E on November 24, 2025*

Legit Strings From D'Addario, Players Codes Work No issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ baaaaaaass
*by C***B on December 12, 2025*

goes bwap de bap, love these strings they’ve lasted me years now and still sound great, haven’t rusted and both my basses stay out of the case 24/7. they also always stay in tune!

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Bass Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Bass Strings - EXL170-6 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Powerful Durability - For 6 String Bass Guitars - 32-130 Regular Light 6-String, Long Scale
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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*