Daddario EXL160BT Balanced Tension

Lifted my new guitar

I recently built my own guitar using a DIY kit and the stock strings that came with it were so dull and dead. Once I put these on it was like playing a whole new instrument and I am happy to say that the sound has remained consistent since I put them on.

Bought to tune to C standard, but still sloppy

Bought these for a gig where I had to be tuned C F Bb Eb. Regular 4 string fender, the strings feel like spaghetti still. Very lose and clanky!

Marvelous

I wanted a C standard 4 string bass and i didn't want to to waste a 5 string pack. These strings are perfect for the job and they have beautiful sound. Highly recommended!

Nice strings for C standard

Perfect for drop tunings

Been using this particular set of strings quite a while now. Buying them in stacks because I cannot get them in local music store. I use it for live performances as well as recordings. Works beautifully with drop tunings. Maybe a bit too thick for Drop D, but still better than anything I've found before. Perfect for Drop C# or Drop C.

Perfectly Balanced

Using this as a light 5-string set with an added .035 G. These feel good and work for pretty much every genre. Quite bright out of the pack, but settle in nicely. D'Addario seems to have great quality control - I've used these regularly for years and have yet to get a dud string.

Excellent quality and good for lower tunings

These seem made to fit lower tunings, i currently have them in Drop C, but honestly i think they would be better in standard C: the higher strings still have quite a bit of tension!

Not to mention: having them in a "drop" style tuning kind of defeats the purpose of the "balanced tension", but the low C string still has good tension and sounds full.

Pros:

- good sound, as always from d'addario

- long lasting (at least when compared to other non coated strings)

- perfect for low tunings or if you just want higher tension and a balanced feel

Neutral:

- the "balanced" feel may take some getting used to

- overall tension of the strings is higher than i anticipated

Cons:

- you "may" need to check if your nut can fit the thicker gauge. I got lucky and did not need any adjustment.

Eb tuning

I like my bass in Eb standard tuning, this gets the job done with excellent tension. I like it a bit more tense then normal, so I needed the extra thickness of the low strings.

My go-to strings

Been using these strings since years now on my Fender Aerodyne, they just feel right. Nice balance between crisp sound and boomy low end, long-lasting, affordable.

Durable

Durable bass strings, great for slaping or drop tunings