EPS165-5 is a custom gauge string set for 5 String, long scale electric bass. XL ProSteel electric bass strings utilize a stainless steel wrap wire, enhancing the strings' interaction with magnetic pickups, producing a distinctively bright and present tone.
| ITEM # | NOTE | DIAMETER | TENSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSB045 | G | 0.0450 in | 41.520 lbs |
| PSB065 | D | 0.0650 | 47.120 |
| PSB085 | A | 0.0850 | 44.170 |
| PSB105 | E | 0.1050 | 36.670 |
| PSB135 | B | 0.1350 | 33.240 |
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Coating: Uncoated
- Tuning: Standard
- Number Of Strings: 5
- Scale Length: Long
- Set Type: Sets
- Wrap Material: Stainless Steel
- 5 String version of our popular hybrid EPS165 which combines EPS170 and EPS160 for ideal combination of tone and feel with bigger bottom end
- D'Addario's brightest and most magnetic bass strings offering harmonically rich, deep and penetrating tone
- These strings are designed for long scale basses (34”+) and have a taper at 36 – 7/8”
- All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA
- String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .085, .105, .135
WHY DOES THE BALL END SIDE OF THE LOW B STRING FOR MY BASS HAVE A TAPER?
Many 5-string bass players prefer a tapered end for the low B string. This allows the heavier gauge low B string to be positioned on the bridge more evenly with the other 4 strings. The taper can also improve the clarity of the fundamental tone, which improves intonation.