<p> </p> <p> </p> <table id="ctl04_ProductStoreInformation_TabArea_Products_dgSpecificSkus" class="product-information" border="1" rules="all" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>XLB028W</td> <td>  Single XL Nickel Wound   028   Long Scale</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <h2>Tension Chart</h2> <table class="tensionTable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td class="tensionDetail" colspan="2"><img src="http://daddario.com/templates/images/daddario2011/left_bracket_15X19.gif" alt="" width="15" height="19" align="absmiddle" />    Diameter    <img src="http://daddario.com/templates/images/daddario2011/right_bracket_15X19.gif" alt="" width="15" height="19" align="absmiddle" /></td> <td class="tensionDetail" colspan="2"><img src="http://daddario.com/templates/images/daddario2011/left_bracket_15X19.gif" alt="" width="15" height="19" align="absmiddle" />    Tension    <img src="http://daddario.com/templates/images/daddario2011/right_bracket_15X19.gif" alt="" width="15" height="19" align="absmiddle" /></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Item #</td> <td>Note</td> <td class="tensionDetail">Inches</td> <td class="tensionDetail">mm</td> <td class="tensionDetail">lbs</td> <td class="tensionDetail">kg</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResults"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB045</td> <td class="tensionResults">G</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.0450</td> <td class="tensionResults">1.1430</td> <td class="tensionDetail">42.520</td> <td class="tensionDetail">19.290</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB018P</td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem">G</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.0180</td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem">0.4572</td> <td class="tensionDetail">33.040</td> <td class="tensionDetail">14.990</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResults"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB065</td> <td class="tensionResults">D</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.0650</td> <td class="tensionResults">1.6510</td> <td class="tensionDetail">48.350</td> <td class="tensionDetail">21.930</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem"> <td class="tensionDetail"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>XLB028W</strong></span></td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>D</strong></span></td> <td class="tensionDetail"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>0.0280</strong></span></td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>0.7112</strong></span></td> <td class="tensionDetail"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>38.470</strong></span></td> <td class="tensionDetail"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>17.450</strong></span></td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResults"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB080</td> <td class="tensionResults">A</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.0800</td> <td class="tensionResults">2.0320</td> <td class="tensionDetail">40.050</td> <td class="tensionDetail">18.170</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB040</td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem">A</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.0400</td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem">1.0160</td> <td class="tensionDetail">40.840</td> <td class="tensionDetail">18.530</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResults"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB100</td> <td class="tensionResults">E</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.1000</td> <td class="tensionResults">2.5400</td> <td class="tensionDetail">34.720</td> <td class="tensionDetail">15.750</td> </tr> <tr class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem"> <td class="tensionDetail">XLB050</td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem">E</td> <td class="tensionDetail">0.0500</td> <td class="tensionResultsAlternatingItem">1.2700</td> <td class="tensionDetail">35.570</td> <td class="tensionDetail">16.130<br /><br /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <h2>Description</h2> <p><span>EXL170-8 is a 8-string version of the best-selling D’Addario bass set. With the addition of octave strings, this set offers the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel. The most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches. </span><br /><br /><span>D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.</span><br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>8-string version of D'Addario's best selling bass guitar set</li> <li>Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals</li> <li>Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches</li> <li>Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance</li> <li>String Gauges: Wound .045, .018p .065, .028, .080, .040, .100, .050</li> <li>Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>