D'Addario EXL170-8 8-String Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings Light 32-130 Long Scale

The D'Addario EXL170‐8 represents the pinnacle of 8‐string bass guitar string engineering, bringing the legendary quality of America's most trusted string manufacturer to extended range instruments. This exceptional set features round wound construction with nickel‐plated steel, producing that distinctive bright tone with crystal‐clear fundamentals that professional bassists demand. Built specifically for long scale basses accommodating string lengths up to 36 1/4 inches, these strings maintain perfect tension and intonation across the extended range.

The comprehensive gauge selection includes: Wound .045, .018p .065, .028, .080, .040, .100, .050, providing balanced tension and consistent feel across all eight strings. Each set arrives in environmentally conscious, corrosion‐resistant packaging that preserves string freshness from factory to fretboard. Made in the U.S.A. with D'Addario's renowned quality control standards, these strings offer the reliability and performance that touring musicians and studio professionals rely on.