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D'Addario XL 40-95 Super Light Short Scale Bass Guitar Strings - EXL220S

$49.95
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40-95

Super Light Short Scale Bass Strings EXL220S


XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. Made for short scale basses, these 40-95 Super Light strings have a bright attack and very light tension, making them easier to play.


  • Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone.
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
  • XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
STRING TENSION CHART
ITEM # NOTE DIAMETER TENSION
XLB040 G2 0.040 in 25.2 lbs
XLB060 D2 0.060 31.8
- A1 0.075 27.6
- E1 0.095 24.6
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40-95

Super Light Short Scale Bass Strings EXL220S


XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. Made for short scale basses, these 40-95 Super Light strings have a bright attack and very light tension, making them easier to play.


  • Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone.
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
  • XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
STRING TENSION CHART
ITEM # NOTE DIAMETER TENSION
XLB040 G2 0.040 in 25.2 lbs
XLB060 D2 0.060 31.8
- A1 0.075 27.6
- E1 0.095 24.6

40-95

Super Light Short Scale Bass Strings EXL220S


XL Nickel are the industry standard in electric bass strings. With their clear fundamentals, booming tight lows, and reliable D’Addario construction, they’re trusted by players everywhere to handle any performance. XL Nickel bass strings are made with a high carbon steel core and wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, for consistently bright tone and smooth playability, great for a wide variety of bass styles. Made for short scale basses, these 40-95 Super Light strings have a bright attack and very light tension, making them easier to play.


  • Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone.
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.
  • Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.
  • XL Nickel bass sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • XL Nickel bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
STRING TENSION CHART
ITEM # NOTE DIAMETER TENSION
XLB040 G2 0.040 in 25.2 lbs
XLB060 D2 0.060 31.8
- A1 0.075 27.6
- E1 0.095 24.6