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product_id: 14874886
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: "VT8851"
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reviews_count: 13
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url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14874886-daddario-electric-bass-guitar-strings-exl160bt-50-120-nickel-wound
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# Balanced tension for uniform play Precision nickel-plated steel winding Made in USA with exacting specs 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:** VT8851
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with strings that balance power, precision, and playability.

## 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?** VT8851 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

- • **Pro-Grade Precision:** Digitally controlled winding technology guarantees unmatched intonation and string consistency.
- • **Bright, Dynamic Tone:** Nickel-plated steel round wound strings deliver a signature bright sound that cuts through any mix.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Rewarding:** Recyclable packaging with Players Circle points—sustain your sound and your planet.
- • **Consistent Feel, Every Note:** Mathematically optimized balanced tension ensures equal fret pressure across all strings for flawless control.
- • **Built to Last, Play After Play:** Durable construction maintains tone clarity even after extended hours of intense playing.

## Overview

D'Addario EXL160BT Balanced Tension electric bass strings feature mathematically optimized gauges for uniform tension, nickel-plated steel round winding for a bright, dynamic tone, and are precision manufactured in the USA. Designed for professional bassists seeking consistent feel, durability, and superior intonation, these medium gauge strings excel across all playing styles and come in eco-conscious packaging with rewards.

## Description

Product Description D'Addario EXL160BT Balanced Tension electric bass strings are comprised of mathematically optimized string gauge combinations, resulting in greater control and playing comfort. Combined with the distinctive bright tone of XL nickel wound strings, each set offers greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings for evenly balanced bending, strumming, fretting, picking, plucking and slapping. D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles. D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, environmentally friendly packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set. From the Manufacturer We call it math. You'll call it music.Available for guitar and bass, D’Addario Balanced Tension sets are comprised of mathematically optimized string gauge combinations, resulting in greater control and playing comfort. Combined with the distinctive bright tone of XL nickel wound strings, each set offers greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings. Innovation at your fingertips:Through extensive, detailed, and comprehensive testing, the performance advantages you’ll experience with D’Addario Balanced Tension XL sets over traditional strings are as follows:Based on traditional gauges, but optimized for “balanced tension” between stringsMathematically equalized resistance delivers comparable feel from string to stringEven effort while bending, strumming, plucking and slapping delivers greater dynamic control. More Balance, More Control, More SelectionXL Balanced Tension Sets are available in 3 different options for Bass Guitar: The D'Addario DifferenceYour strings matter. D'Addario's XL Nickel Wound strings are engineered to serve as the critical link between you and your guitar. Our most popular bass guitar strings, XL's are precision wound with highly magnetic nickel-plated steel to exacting specifications, resulting in strings with long lasting, distinctive bright tone, and excellent intonation. Ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles, XL's are the choice of countless professionals around the world. The combination of the most advanced computer-controlled winding technology and stringent incoming wire inspection delivers unmatched consistency, string after string, set after set. Our passion for and commitment to environmentally responsible packaging and raw materials fuels our continued innovation. Every D'Addario string is made in the U.S.A., ensuring the highest quality and performance.

Review: fair to good - like the sound quality, value for money, and feel of the musical instrument strings. they maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, are great for bass slapping, and are on the cheaper side of bass strings. the strings hold up just fine and are solid. happy with the tension, brightness, and functionality.
Review: Perfect Strings for Veteran Musicians! - I recently purchased the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings for my dad, who's been a passionate bass and guitar player for over 50 years. Let me tell you, these strings have truly transformed his playing experience! The fuller sound that these strings produce is nothing short of extraordinary. My dad was immediately captivated by the rich, deep tones that resonated from his bass. The clarity and resonance these strings provide are unmatched, adding a whole new dimension to his music. Being a veteran musician, my dad has tried numerous strings over the years, but he was particularly impressed by the longevity of these D'Addario strings. They maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, which is a testament to their high quality and durability. I wholeheartedly recommend the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings to other seasoned musicians out there. If you're looking for strings that not only deliver exceptional sound but also stand the test of time, these are the ones to get. My dad hasn't stopped raving about them, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed either. Happy playing!

## 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 | #2,355 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #14 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | Medium - Balanced Tension | EXL160BT |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,267) |
| Date First Available | January 15, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
| Item model number | EXL160BT |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 6.25 x 0.6 inches |
| Size | Medium |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Nickel-Plated |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** Medium - Balanced Tension | EXL160BT
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Nickel-Plated

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fair to good
*by P***R on September 7, 2024*

like the sound quality, value for money, and feel of the musical instrument strings. they maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, are great for bass slapping, and are on the cheaper side of bass strings. the strings hold up just fine and are solid. happy with the tension, brightness, and functionality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Strings for Veteran Musicians!
*by J***. on October 23, 2023*

I recently purchased the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings for my dad, who's been a passionate bass and guitar player for over 50 years. Let me tell you, these strings have truly transformed his playing experience! The fuller sound that these strings produce is nothing short of extraordinary. My dad was immediately captivated by the rich, deep tones that resonated from his bass. The clarity and resonance these strings provide are unmatched, adding a whole new dimension to his music. Being a veteran musician, my dad has tried numerous strings over the years, but he was particularly impressed by the longevity of these D'Addario strings. They maintain their excellent tone even after extended hours of playing, which is a testament to their high quality and durability. I wholeheartedly recommend the D'Addario Electric Bass Guitar Strings - EXL160BT 50-120 - Nickel Wound Bass Strings to other seasoned musicians out there. If you're looking for strings that not only deliver exceptional sound but also stand the test of time, these are the ones to get. My dad hasn't stopped raving about them, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed either. Happy playing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bass man
*by R***D on August 29, 2025*

Nice bass strings. Made for slapping and plucking. Good tonal quality and good price.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-06*