NYXL45130SL Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.130 Regular Light Super Long Scale 5-string Review

FANTASTIC STRINGS!

I play a pair of Lakland 55-02's (not simultaneously) and all these years I've been using Lakland strings because hardly any others ever seemed to be long enough to comfortably accommodate the long scale - these D'Addarios are AMPLY long for my 35" scale neck, and the TONE is a new height in my 30 years of bass playing... These strings are present and zingy WITHOUT the shrill brightness… read more that other strings have had straight out of the pack. They have punch and snap, plenty of body, just the right tension and resilience when plucked or popped - man, just night and day from my many, many packs of Lakland strings (which are more often out of stock than in, it seems.) Just killer strings, worth every penny.

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Very nice strings

I put a set of these on my Ibanez EHB1505MS and I will emphatically state; I really like these strings! Here's why. First of all, new strings tend to freshen things up, but also bring that "zingy" sound on a bass that drives me a little nuts. These D'Addarios do not exhibit that. They have a definite "new string sound" but withoutthe harshness that accompany a fresh set of strings.… read more Then there's the feel. These strings have a nice feel and flexibility to them right out of the box. They almost feel like they've been broken-in already before installation. The combination of this texture and the sound these D'Addario strings produce makes my EHB an even bigger joy to play!

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Best strings I've ever used.

Right out of the box, these things sound absolutely killer. I try to throw some coating on the strings, otherwise they like to rub dead skin off and dirty them pretty quickly. If you take good care of them out of the gate, then they will reliably last you as long as you need. I just wish I had the money to put new sets on more frequently.

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Nyxl

Excellent consistency- bright

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Exceptionally Different

I realize that strings are a subjective religious debate. But try these - at least ONCE. Here"s why... I have tried all but one major brand on my #1 bass in the last couple years (seriously). This is the only repeat set. They are easy to play, easy to break in, stay in tune better, easy on the hands, last longer with consistent tone and sound the BEST of any other major brand or… read more type. I won"t even list the others I"ve tried, but it"s lengthy. These are leaps and bounds better than the run of the mill strings and worth the extra money by every penny. You make it up on the quality and time saved.

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