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D'Addario ProSteels EPS170-6 Regular Light 6-String Bass...
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D'Addario EPS230 ProSteel Long Scale Bass Strings Heavy
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D'Addario ENR71 5 Half Rounds Light 5 String Bass Strings
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D'Addario ECB81SL Chrome Bass FW Soft Super-Long String Set
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D'Addario EXL170-8 Nickel Wound Electric Bass 8 String Soft...
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D'Addario XL165-5 Electric 5-String Set Bass Guitar Strings
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D'Addario EXL160S XL Short Bass String Set
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D'Addario EXL170S Light Nickel Wound Short Electric Bass...
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D'Addario EPS300 ProSteel Long Scale Tapered Electric Bass...
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D'Addario EPS300-5 Tapered Steel Bass Guitar Strings
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D'Addario EXL170TP Round Wound Bass Guitar Strings 2-Pack
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D'Addario EXL170-5TP 5-String Bass Guitar Strings 2 Sets
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D'Addario NYXL45130 Gauge NPS Long-Scale Bass Strings
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D'Addario EXL220S XL Nickel Super Light Short Scale...
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D'Addario ProSteels EPS170 Regular Light Long Scale Bass...
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D'Addario NYXL45100 Gauge NPS Long-Scale Bass Strings
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D'Addario EXL180 XL Extra Super Soft/Long Bass Strings
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D'Addario EXL170M XL Soft/Medium Bass String Set
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Strings aren't complicated things, but that doesn't mean that all strings are created equal. In fact, bassists are as particular about our strings as woodwind players are about their reeds. Subtle differences in gauge, materials and manufacturing methods can make a huge difference, giving two similar-looking sets a completely different sound from one another. Subjective as the choice is, there's no shortage of bassists who swear by D'Addario electric bass guitar strings. D'Addario is one of the best-respected string makers in the business, and their stellar reputation is no accident.

To figure out which of D'Addario's bass guitar strings you'd like to put on your instrument, the first step is probably going to be deciding on your preferred material. Nickel-wound strings are some of the most common, and they'll produce a classic tone that easily spans genres and eras from vintage to modern. If you're looking for a cleaner, crisper sound with outstanding durability, consider a set of steel strings. Or, for something completely different, try something like the ETB92 Nylon Tapewound Medium Gauge Bass Strings. These have a silky nylon outer layer that makes them smooth and buttery to the touch as well as being gentle on the fingerboard, a combination which makes them perfect for getting rich, upright bass-like tone on a fretless bass guitar.

On the subject of wrapping, another thing to keep in mind is whether you would prefer flatwound or roundwound strings. A lot of the difference here is in the feel: flats will be smoother, allowing your fingers to glide with less fret noise. Rounds have a rougher surface, but a more traditional feel. A final consideration is the gauge of the strings. While lighter gauges are easier to handle, heavier ones tend to make bolder sound. The trick here is to find the sweet spot: the balance that's great for you.

Strings may not be complicated things, but your preferences can be. And that's what it all comes down to - the right set of D'Addario strings for your electric bass guitar isn't something you can decide by numbers alone. It's the feel and sound you get once you've got them installed that will really tell you if they're the right ones. The one thing that can be said with confidence, though, is that the right strings are waiting for you here. It's simply up to you to find them.