D'Addario XS Nickel Wound Coated Electric 5-String Bass Strings XSB45130MS Hybrid Light Multiscale 45-130

XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, maximum life, and punchy, balanced tone. Designed for bassists who demand durability without sacrificing clarity or response. Made for 5-string fanned fret basses, this 45-130 Regular Light Multiscale set provides players with an extremely versatile multiscale string, in our most popular string gauge.

XS Nickel Bass brings D’Addario’s most advanced string innovation to electric bass. Combining an ultra-thin film coating with a premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XS Bass delivers a smooth, fast feel and long-lasting tone without sacrificing clarity or punch. Whether you're laying down grooves in the studio or holding down the low end on stage, XS Bass offers the perfect blend of durability, flexibility, and rich harmonic response.

XS Nickel Bass strings combine a premium nickel-plated wrap wire with an ultra-thin coating for a smooth feel, extended life, and punchy, balanced tone.

Premium reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for XS bass strings features re-engineered core-to-wrap ratios, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.

NY High Carbon Steel cores allow XS bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.

XS bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.

XS bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

MPN	Gauge Name	Scale Length	String Gauges
XSB45100	Regular Light	Long Scale	.045, .065, .080, .100
XSB45105	Light Top / Medium Bottom	Long Scale	.045, .065, .085, .105
XSB45130	Regular Light (5-String)	Long Scale	.045, .065, .080, .100, .130
XSB45130SL	Regular Light (5-String)	Super Long Scale	.045, .065, .080, .100, .130
XSB45130MS	Hybrid Light (5-String)	Multiscale	.045, .065, .080, .100, .130
XSB32130MS	Hybrid Light (6-String)	Multiscale	.032, .045, .065, .080, .100, .130