Bass Guitar Strings | Phosphor Bronze, XT Nickel, NYXL, & More
D’Addario bass guitar strings deliver the finest low-end tone, no matter what style you play. From silky smooth Tapewounds to the bright, powerful tone of ProSteels, we’ve got bass strings for every player.
What are the scale lengths for your bass strings? – D'Addario
Our bass strings scale length is measured from where the string meets the ball end, up to the taper. All string lengths are wound & trimmed at 48”. Scale Lengths: Short = Taper happens at the 32” mark; Medium = Taper happens at the 34” mark; Long = Taper happens at the 36 7/8” mark; Super Long = Taper happens at the 38” mark
Kaplan Bass String Set | Orchestral - D'Addario
Perfectly matched strings for the most discerning player; Rich tonal depth for broader musical artistry; Projection and focus for solo and ensemble playing; Superb bow response and clarity; All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA
Recycle My Strings | D'Addario String Recycling Program
D’Addario’s Playback is an industry-wide string recycling program—powered by TerraCycle. Through Playback, musicians can send in used guitar and orchestral strings for recycling. This program is currently open to residents living in the continental US.
Double Bass Strings | Helicore, Prelude, Kaplan, & More - D'Addario
D’Addario double bass strings offer beautifully powerful tone, with delicate nuance in every note. From beginner options like Prelude to premium sets like Helicore, D’Addario Orchestral has the best double bass strings for every player.
EJ88UB | Ukulele Strings - D'Addario
EJ88UB is a string set for bass ukulele, optimized for EADG tuning. Nyltech strings utilize a proprietary formulation that produces the optimal combination of warm yet punchy tone, emulating the tonal characteristics of natural gut strings.
the charts in this brochure to get a pre-calculated tension for the D’Addario strings listed or you can use the formulas below to calculate the exact tension for any string using the scale length of your particular instrument.
NYXL Bass Guitar Strings - D'Addario
D'Addario NYXL bass guitar strings will bend farther, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any bass string ever made. You're about to be heard more clearly than ever before. Get ready for an encore.
Prelude Bass String Set | Orchestral - D'Addario
Prelude bass strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, stranded steel core string design. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings are the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.
XL Chromes | Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings | D'Addario
XL Chromes flat wound bass guitar strings offer incredibly warm tones and an ultra-smooth feel. The warm, rich tones of Chromes are the perfect choice for Jazz, Blues, & Rockabilly players everywhere. Learn more about XL Chromes on our website.