Description
D’Addario XLB135 is a single nickel wound long scale bass guitar string in a robust .135 gauge, ideal for players who need a confident low B with punch and clarity. Whether you are replacing a tired string on a five string or building a custom set to suit your style, this string delivers a responsive feel and a balanced, musical tone. It suits modern genres that demand definition in the low register, yet remains versatile enough for classic rock, pop and worship settings. If you value consistent tuning, dependable performance and an easy playing surface, the XLB135 is a smart, affordable way to keep your bass performing at its best.
Built with nickel plated steel round windings over a high quality hexagonal steel core, the XLB135 combines bright, articulate overtones with a strong fundamental thump. The smooth outer wrap feels comfortable under the fingers while still providing the lively attack players expect from round wound strings. Attention to tight manufacturing tolerances supports precise intonation and even response across the fretboard. Compared with basic student level strings, you get more stable tuning, better longevity and a more refined touch, so you can dig in without the sound falling apart. The long scale design is ready for common 34 inch instruments, making fit straightforward for most standard basses.
For UK tuition and school ensembles, this single string is a practical choice that helps keep instruments lesson ready without the cost of a full set. The consistent feel and reliable tuning make it easy for students to develop technique and intonation, while teachers appreciate the quick, no fuss replacement process. It is well suited to practice schedules, rehearsals and performances where durability and predictability matter. Keeping a few on hand in a departmental spares box ensures a band room can stay up and running. As a value upgrade over entry level options, it offers a cleaner tone and steadier performance that supports progress from practice to performance.
