D'Addario XL Nickel Bass Guitar Strings 45-130, 5-String, 2 Sets | Bright Tone, Consistent Feel

• 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.

• Remove Old Strings — Carefully detune and remove the old bass strings from your instrument. Clean the fretboard and hardware before installing new strings.
• Install New Strings — Thread the new strings through the bridge and anchor them securely. For the 5th string, ensure it's properly seated. Gently tune each string to pitch, allowing them to stretch slightly.
• Stretch and Tune — Once roughly tuned, gently pull each string away from the fretboard to help it stretch. Retune and repeat this process until the strings hold their pitch consistently.
• Allow Settling Time — New strings require a settling-in period. Play your bass regularly for the first few hours to help the strings stabilize. Re-tune as needed until tuning stability is achieved.

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