EXL170-12 XL Regular Light Long Scale 12-String Nickel Electric Bass Strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" among bass players of all genres and styles. All wound XL strings are precision wound on computer-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. The nickelplated steel wrap wire is known for its distinctive bright tone, excellent intonation, and universally appealing tone for all playing styles.