D'Addario EXL160-5 Nickel Wound 5-String Bass Strings, Medium 50-135, Long Scale EXL160-5 is the 5-string version of D?Addario?s top-selling heavy gauge bass string set. With the addition of the .135 gauge low B string, this set provides an ideal combination of strong overall fundamentals with distinctive brightness and booming, tight lows. These strings are designed for long scale basses (34"+), have a taper at 36 7/8", and are a good choice for players looking to down tune. String Gauges: Wound .050, .070, .085, .105, .135