Daddario XLB090 Bass XL Single String

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Electric Bass Single String

  • Thickness: 090
  • Nickel wound
  • Round wound
Available since June 2013
Item number 317495
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Strength of the strings 090
Material Nickel
8,90 €
Including VAT; Excluding 5,90 € shipping
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Perfect for 26.5" 8 string guitars
Daniele Lupo 06.01.2021
Before going ahead, the string hasn't been used on a bass, but on an 8 string guitar. So unless this is exactly what you are planning to do, sorry you gonna have to scroll to the next review.

As mentioned, I bought this XLB090 for my 8 string guitar, it's a Schecter Hellraiser Special with a 26.5" scale and hardtail bridge, tuned a half step down, so: F/A#/D#/G#/C#/F#/A#/D#.

For the first 2 months of owning the guitar, I have used a .080 string thinking it would be a perfect fit. Turns out, at least personally, I required a way thicker string for the low F.

The .080 did not provide enough tension at all, so when I would pick it, the string wouldn't just snap past my pick but keep going with it for a short while before snapping back, which is something I strongly dislike, as it renders my playing somewhat sloppier.

On top of that, because of the lack of tension, the tuning wouldn't hold up for longer than a handful of minutes, say 3 to 5 at best, forcing me to tune over and over again when using this specific guitar, brought me to the point of not doing much 8 string stuff in the last few days until I could change it.

Last night the strings arrived and I could put the .090 on.
I have to say I am incredibly pleased with it, I don't feel I should go any higher, and definitely not lower.

1. Tuning Stability:

Although a .090 might seem not much bigger than a .080, it actually is quite bigger, but not to a point where you are not comfortable with playing it.
Thanks to its thickness, the string stays way better in place than a .080, it doesn't wobbles at all, tight response when picked, and maintains tuning very well.
And for my own joy, no re-tuning almost at all!!! I adjusted of a few cents only after an entire hour of going at it heavily with a pick.

FINAL VERDICT: TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
If like me, you like a good amount of tension, are fairly heavy handed with picking and are using a 26.5" scale 8 string guitar, this string it's perfect for you.

HOWEVER, if your guitar has a longer scale, or you are tuning lower than F, I would suggest looking for a .095 or even a .100.
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Excellente qualité de fabriquation!
Hellreiser31. 23.08.2017
J'utilise cette corde sur mes guitares 8 cordes depuis un bon moment déjà et je n'ai jamais été déçut à vrai dire. Ayant essayé pas mal de marques par le passé les d'addario sont de loin pour moi des des meilleurs cordes sur le marché rapport qualité/prix!
Toutefois pour une utilisation sur guitare de vous recommande d'élargir le trou de votre mécanique à l'aide d'une perceuse et d'un foret 2mm/2,5mm!
Le top aurait été que d'addario prévoit une diminution du diamètre de la corde afin qu'elle puisse rentrer sans problème dans la mécanique sans avoir à l'élargir! Mais on ne peut pas tout avoir.
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Frischer, brillianter Sound
Ursela 10.05.2018
Die frischen Saiten klingen definiert und brilliant und fühlen sich angenehm an beim spielen. Mein letzter Satz war leider nach wenigen Tagen schon recht dumpf, vielleicht lag es an meiner Pflege. Dieser hält schon länger durch. Der Preis ist leider auch etwas überzogen aber das kann jeder selbst entscheiden.
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Son gigantesque !
Anonymous 15.04.2016
J'ai montée cette corde sur ma Harley Benton 6 cordes accordée en G# une octave plus grave que le G# classique pour faire uniquement du très grave et le son sur mon Orange Micro Crush est hyper lourd , précis et clair ! Aucun inconvénient. Je recommande même pour les guitaristes Metal qui ont envie d'expérimenter avec les fréquences basses et infrabasses , c'est toujours une découverte intéréssante. Dernier point , ma corde rentre , avec pas mal de persévérance et d'ingéniosité et ma 6 cordes supporte amplement la tension générée , voilà :-)
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