D'Addario EXL165SL 45-105 Light Top/Medium Bottom

D’Addario EXL165SL 45-105 Light Top/Medium Bottom Bass Strings deliver a balanced and expressive tone with enhanced clarity across the fretboard. The hybrid gauge design pairs lighter top strings for easier feel and smoother melodic playing with medium bottom strings for solid low-end presence and punch. This combination gives you both responsiveness and depth in one set.

Ideal for players who navigate between rhythm and lead roles, these strings suit a wide range of styles — from aggressive pick attack to nuanced fingerstyle — without compromising tonal balance or playability.

Specifications:
• Gauges: .045 – .105
• Wrap Material: Nickel plated steel
• Core: Round wound
• Tone Profile: Balanced, warm, articulate
• Feel: Light tension on top strings, moderate tension on low strings
• Made in: U.S.A.

A versatile choice for bassists seeking hybrid tension that supports both fluid lead work and solid low-end foundation.