D’Addario EPS165-5 – XL ProSteels Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom 5-String Long Scale Bass Strings, 45-135

Description

D’Addario XL ProSteels EPS165-5 strings offer the brightest tone available in D’Addario’s bass lineup, delivering a powerful mix of aggressive highs and solid low-end clarity.

This 5-string set combines a Regular Light top with a Medium Bottom (45–135), offering a tighter, punchier low end without sacrificing comfort or brightness.

Made with a high carbon steel Hex-Core and stainless steel wrap wire, ProSteels are designed for enhanced interaction with magnetic pickups, producing brilliant highs and tight, tough lows ideal for modern playing styles.

Features

• Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom gauge (45–135) balances a bright top with a tight, punchy low end

• Stainless steel wrap wire provides maximum brightness and pickup responsiveness

• High carbon steel Hex-Core ensures perfect intonation and long-lasting performance

• Uncoated for a natural feel and tone

• Includes Players Circle code for rewards and perks

• Made in the USA at D’Addario’s state-of-the-art New York facility

• Nickel-free – great for players with nickel allergies

Ideal For

• Metal and aggressive playing styles

• All-genre bassists who want enhanced tonal clarity

• Nickel-free setups

• Fretted bass guitars

• 5-string long scale basses

Specifications

• SKU: EPS165-5

• Gauge: 45–135 Regular Light Top/Medium Bottom

• String Gauges:
    B – .135
    E – .105
    A – .085
    D – .065
    G – .045

• Coating: Uncoated

• Wrap Material: Stainless Steel

• Core: High Carbon Steel (Hex-Core)

• Set Type: Set

• Number of Strings: 5

• Scale Length: Long Scale

Dimensions

 Approx. 110 × 110 × 10 mm

Weight

 Approx. 100 g

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