XT Nickel bass strings offer enhanced strength, better pitch stability, and longer-lasting performance than standard bass guitar strings. The XT coating provides advanced corrosion resistance, while still retaining the bright tone and natural feel of an uncoated bass string. Beneath the coating, XT Nickel bass guitar strings are constructed with a NY Steel core, nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, resulting in added resilience and tonal versatility, excellent for a wide range of musical styles. This 50-105 Medium gauge set has a higher tension, affording increased low-end response and output.

D’Addario XT strings feature high carbon steel cores with an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every string in the set, giving you enhanced break resistance and unyielding pitch stability—all while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite uncoated strings. These strings are made to stay, with uncompromising performance that never fades away.
XT Nickel bass strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile bass tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
Fusion Twist technology assures XT Nickel bass guitar strings stay in tune better, while the NY Steel core wire offers greater break strength.
XT bass sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
Our bass strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.