D'Addario Bass String Nickel Balanced Tension Long Scale .040-.095 EXL220BT []

・Product Introduction・

It's rare for musicians and mathematics to come together, but that's what this new series has achieved.

The Balanced Tension XL series is D'Addario's solution to the problems of traditional string sets.

The gauges of standard string sets that have been used for many years were determined after decades of trial and error, with little logical reasoning behind them. As a result, the tension of these string sets varies greatly, with some strings feeling "tighter" and others "looser."

These tension variations consciously or unconsciously affect the player's playing technique.

D'Addario has been listing the tension of each string on its packaging for decades. It also created a "tension guide" more than 10 years ago to provide information on string tension.

This guidebook continues to be used today to answer questions from users interested in string tension and the technical aspects of the product.

This guide prompted hundreds of emails, social media and online product forums asking D'Addario if there was a way to fix this tension variation. To answer this, D'Addario's engineering team combined music and mathematics to create the ultimate solution: the Balanced Tension XL Series.

ABOUT D'Addario D'Addario's first factory was located in Lynbrook, New York, and started with only five employees.

D'Addario's aggressive sales strategy was successful, and the popularity of D'Addario products quickly increased, so the factory staff was expanded to handle production.

The company then acquired Kaplan Music String Company, a long-established classical string instrument manufacturer, and launched the successful Fretted Line.

In 1984, to meet growing demand, the factory was relocated, 150 new employees were added, and production began to expand.

Starting with this relocation, D’Addario expanded its production base over the next 10 years, solidifying its position.

One of the secrets to D’Addario’s growth is the philosophy of “as much in IN HOUSE as possible.”

Heidelberg printing presses and a huge number of other printing machines were installed, and printing work that had previously been outsourced was brought in-house.

In addition, marketing and package design are handled by the company’s own staff, which not only reduced costs but also allowed the company to accurately grasp market trends and customer needs, resulting in numerous successful sales campaigns.

The biggest factor in D’Addario’s growth is its network of distributors around the world.

D’Addario products are supplied to the world through many retailers in the United States and distributors around the world.

“D’Addario” is a well-known name synonymous with strings, boasting overwhelming support from musicians around the world.

Unique bright sound and excellent intonation.

D’Addario strings are extremely high quality, maintaining accurate pitch and tone, thanks to the latest computer control. The strings are sealed in a special D'Addario polymer bag that blocks light and air, which are the causes of string deterioration, so they will not deteriorate for a long time.

Balanced Tension XL, a product born from user feedback

It is extremely rare for musicians and mathematics to be closely involved, but this Balanced Tension XL series has made it possible.

This is D'Addario's solution to the problems of conventional string sets.

The gauge of the standard string sets that have been used for many years was determined after decades of trial and error, and there was almost no logical reason behind it.

As a result, there was a large variation in the tension of these string sets, and some strings felt "tighter" and others "looser".

This variation in tension consciously or unconsciously affects the playing technique of the player.

For decades, D'Addario has been disseminating information about string tension by listing the tension of each string on the package. It continues to answer questions from users curious about string tension and the technical aspects of the product.

Hundreds of inquiries were sent to D’Addario via email, social media, and online product forums asking if there was anything that could be done about the uneven tension of each string.

To answer this, D’Addario’s engineering team combined music and mathematics to create the ultimate solution: the Balanced Tension XL Series.

Innovation at your fingertips Each model in the Balanced Tension XL Series is mathematically optimized for optimal gauge combinations, providing superior control and comfortable playability. In addition, repeated and meticulous testing has revealed the advantage of nearly equal tension for each string.

All XL Series strings are wound by a digitally controlled machine, ensuring excellent pitch, clear fundamental tone, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with nickel-plated steel, which is exceptionally bright and works well with magnetic pickups, and its diverse tones are popular with players of a wide range of genres.

In addition to the tone of traditional XL nickel-wound strings, it provides a balanced and dynamic control with the same feel when playing various techniques such as choking, cutting, fingering, and slap.

Better balance and control, more options The XL Balanced Tension series is available in three gauges for bass.

・EXL160BT .050 / .067 / .090 / .120 ・EXL170BT .045 / .060 / .080 / .107 ・EXL220BT .040 / .055 / .070 / .095

A set of strings that matches the tension balance of each string by slightly changing the gauge of some strings. When you press a chord or bend a chord, you can experience the exquisite tension balance that you can't find with other strings. Gauge: 40 ・ 55 ・ 70 ・ 95

・Brand: D'Addario ・String gauge: 40, 55, 70, 95 ・Instrument: Bass guitar ・String material type: Nickel