D'Addario XLB090 Single Bass String

Single .090" Nickel-Wound Bass String for Long-Scale Basses

The D'Addario XLB090 is a single replacement bass guitar string in the .090" gauge, part of the D'Addario XL Nickel Wound series built for long-scale instruments. Round-wound with nickel-plated steel, this string delivers the bright, articulate character and clear fundamentals that have made the XL line a go-to choice for bassists across rock, pop, funk and metal. Sold individually rather than as part of a set, the XLB090 is the right answer when a single string has broken, when a player wants to swap gauges for a custom feel, or when a heavier low-end is needed on an extended-range instrument.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1 (single string)
• Gauge: .090" / 2.29 mm
• Material: Nickel-plated steel, round wound
• Scale Length Compatibility: Long scale, up to 36 1/4" / 921 mm
• Origin: Made in the U.S.A.

Who This String Is For

Suited to bassists who need a reliable .090" replacement for the low E on a standard 4-string long-scale bass, this string also works for the lowest position on a 5-string setup. Players building custom light-top / heavy-bottom sets will reach for this gauge to anchor the bottom end with the bright, defined attack that round-wound nickel strings are known for. Extended-range players on multi-string basses also use this gauge when tuning below standard E, where the extra mass helps maintain tension and tuning stability. As a Made in the U.S.A. D'Addario XL string, it pairs naturally with the rest of the XL Nickel Wound long-scale lineup.