Best Nickel String Basses in 2026

COATED CLASSICAL STRINGS -XT Classical strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every wound string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

PURE CLASSICAL TONE - Utilizing our proprietary composite basses and precisely intonated Pro-Arté nylon trebles, XT Classical strings provide a superbly dynamic response and pure classical tone.

TIE ENDS - This set features tie-ends, nylon monofilament material, and silver-plated copper wrap wire.

CORROSION RESISTANCE - XT Dynacore classical strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every wound string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

DYNACORE - Utilizing our proprietary Dynacore basses and precisely intonated Pro-Arté carbon trebles, XT Dynacore strings provide a superbly dynamic response and purely classical tone.

CARBON TREBLES - This set features tie-ends, carbon monofilament material, and silver-plated copper wrap wire.

CORROSION RESISTANCE - XT Dynacore classical strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance treatment on every wound string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

DYNACORE - Utilizing our proprietary Dynacore basses and precisely intonated Pro-Arté titanium trebles, XT Dynacore strings provide a superbly dynamic response and purely classical tone.

TITANIUM TREBLES - This set features tie-ends, titanium monofilament material, and silver-plated copper wrap wire.

For Ibanez micro bass, 28.6"Scale

STRING gauges: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .130

Coated nickel wound

<p>EXP170-5's deliver all the tone and performance of our best-selling EXL170-5 5-string bass set, offering the ideal combination of bright, booming tone and comfortable feel with 4 times more string life. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. </p><p>D'Addario EXPs are the most natural-sounding, longest-lasting coated strings available. EXP Coated Technology starts with the highest quality wrap wire materials, precision drawn and micro coated on our advanced proprietary machinery. Strings are then wound normally, delivering tone and feel identical to D'Addario's world renowned XL line of bass strings, with a minimum of 4 times more life. You won't believe they are coated!</p><p>D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, environmentally friendly packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.<p>

Coated version of D'Addario's best selling 5-string electric bass set

EXP Coated nickelplated steel for distinctive bright tone and 4 times more life

CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XT Phosphor Bronze acoustic bass guitar strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

FOR TAYLOR GS MINI BASS - These strings are designed for Taylor GS Mini Basses as well as many other extra short scale and/or parlor acoustic basses that have a scale length of 23-25". (These sets do not contain tapers. The overall length of these strings are 39.5".)