The D'Addario Bass Single String XLB080 XL Nickel Wound is a single round wound bass guitar string made from nickel-plated steel with a long scale and gauge of .080. The XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are precision wound on D'Addario's exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has a high-quality intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickel-plated steel wrap wire known for producing a distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.