EXL180 offers maximum ease-of-play thanks to its extra super light gauges yet retains ample tone and a comfortable light feel. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. D Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as The Player s Choice amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines ensuring each string has excellent intonation clear fundamentals and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickel plated steel wrap wire known for its distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.