D'Addario Long Scale Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings, 5-String

With up to 36.75" of scale length, this NYXL string set from D'Addario can accommodate the expanded dynamic range and harmonic response of 5-string basses.

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    3 out of 5 stars
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Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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Submitted July 1, 2018 by Jim H in HUTCHINSON, KS

"low B"

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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I replaced factory strings on an Ernie Ball 5 string Sting Ray with the NY strings, The low B, had very little musicality, more of a thud. I then put the original string back on. The rest of the NY strings are very good.I will go for the regular D'Addario set next time.

Musical Background:

70 years, guitar, Bass, retired country ,play church praise team, jam some.

Musical Style:

Country, Christian, Jam. this was a difiicult review as only one string was involved.of the five. I did not ask for factory sup
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