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product_id: 48689840
title: "D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings - For Bass Guitar 4 String - Balanced Tension Medium"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "A$54"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48689840-daddario-electric-bass-guitar-strings-exl160bt-50-120-nickel-wound
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# Nickel-plated steel for bright, punchy tone Balanced tension for effortless play Proudly made in the USA D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings - For Bass Guitar 4 String - Balanced Tension Medium

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** A$54
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with strings that balance tone, feel, and pride.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings - For Bass Guitar 4 String - Balanced Tension Medium by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** A$54 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Reward Your Passion:** Register your strings’ code to earn exclusive Player’s Circle points—because great gear deserves perks.
- • **Medium Gauge Versatility:** 50-120 gauge set strikes the ideal balance between punch and comfort for diverse playing styles.
- • **Bright & Distinctive Tone:** Round wound nickel-plated steel strings deliver that signature crisp, vibrant sound every pro craves.
- • **Perfectly Balanced Playability:** Experience uniform fret hand pressure across all strings for smooth, fatigue-free sessions.
- • **Crafted with Precision in the USA:** Manufactured in New York to exacting standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.

## Overview

D'Addario EXL160BT Balanced Tension Medium Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings offer a premium set engineered for consistent tension and bright, articulate sound. Made in the USA with nickel-plated steel, these round wound strings provide a comfortable playing experience and vibrant tone, ideal for professional bassists seeking reliability and performance. Plus, earn rewards with every purchase.

## Description

Buy D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings - For Bass Guitar 4 String - Balanced Tension Medium. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Good product - I decided to use these strings when the old ones on my Ibanez SR 700 wore out. Once they were on I started playing and they sounded awful. Rattling and buzzing in all the wrong places. Took me a while to realise that these strings have a quite different tension profile to any other strings I have used. So for the very first time I adjusted the truss rod tension. Just loosened it an eighth turn and raised each bridge saddle a half turn. The guitar now plays like a dream. I love the tone these strings give. I would confidently say that I consider them to be the best round wound strings I have used so far - and I include other ddarrio strings in that.
Review: Wow! - I needed to fit some nice bright strings to a new bass I was given but as I normally use flatwounds the thought of heavy nickel strings made my wrists hurt just thinking about it. Read all the info about these strings and thought ok, will give them a try but didn't hold out much hope of them being as evenly balanced and easy to play. Also may bass has a thick "C" neck and is 42mm at the nut. Wow! Will say it again Wow! They really are beautifully balanced across the fretboard. So easy to play & a joy to play! I never review anything normally but D'Addario have made a great set of strings. Also my wrists are happy as well (they tend to suffer from overuse when the wife has a headache)

## Features

- BALANCED TENSION - Balanced tension sets allow the player to apply the same amount of fret hand pressure to each string
- ROUND WOUND - Round wound with nickel-plated steel for distinctive bright tone
- GAUGES - Plain Steel .010, .0135, .017, Nickel Wound .024, .034, .046
- EARN REWARD POINTS - Chromes sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn players circle points
- MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our new york production facility

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00AQBT3GU |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,629 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 13 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Coating description | coated |
| Colour | Nickel |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,215 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954984496 |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | D'Addario EXL160BT 50-120 Balanced Tension Medium Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 27 g |
| Item height | 0.6 inches |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario |
| Product Warranty | 1 years. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric guitar |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| String gauge | Medium |
| String material type | Nickel |
| UPC | 019954984496 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **String gauge:** Medium
- **Colour:** Nickel
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi - are these strings suitable for an ibanez sr300e 4 string bass? i have these lying around but im advised to use exl160 strings.**
A: Yes, I use an Ibanez SR400 and they have the same scale length. They are a slightly heavier gauge so you may have to adjust neck tension and saddles for intonation but they are the best set for heavier music and still retain clarity with down tuning

**Q: hi would these strings be ok for length bridge to nut 32 inches**
A: I'm afraid not.  The taper of the E string would start too late and get bunched up on the tuning post, increasing the risk of string breakage.  I'd consider a short scale set of strings.

**Q: Hi sorry new to this, will these be ok for Scale Length 34" (863.6mm) bass?**
A: These will be fine but if you are new to bass I suggest going for a lighter gauge such as 105 or even 100s

**Q: Anyone tried these tuned to drop B, thoughts please?**
A: They do well in drop b but I would suggest getting the 5 string bass set and using the thickest string from that

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product
*by B***B on 26 May 2018*

I decided to use these strings when the old ones on my Ibanez SR 700 wore out. Once they were on I started playing and they sounded awful. Rattling and buzzing in all the wrong places. Took me a while to realise that these strings have a quite different tension profile to any other strings I have used. So for the very first time I adjusted the truss rod tension. Just loosened it an eighth turn and raised each bridge saddle a half turn. The guitar now plays like a dream. I love the tone these strings give. I would confidently say that I consider them to be the best round wound strings I have used so far - and I include other ddarrio strings in that.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow!
*by C***R on 4 July 2013*

I needed to fit some nice bright strings to a new bass I was given but as I normally use flatwounds the thought of heavy nickel strings made my wrists hurt just thinking about it. Read all the info about these strings and thought ok, will give them a try but didn't hold out much hope of them being as evenly balanced and easy to play. Also may bass has a thick "C" neck and is 42mm at the nut. Wow! Will say it again Wow! They really are beautifully balanced across the fretboard. So easy to play & a joy to play! I never review anything normally but D'Addario have made a great set of strings. Also my wrists are happy as well (they tend to suffer from overuse when the wife has a headache)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really nice feel
*by M***N on 12 June 2025*

Didn't take long to get used to the slightly different gauges than a typical 45-105 set. I like these a lot.

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