{"title":"Bass Strings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBass strings in Glens Falls, from $21.99 (September 2026): D'Addario and Ernie Ball sets for four- and five-string basses, in short, long and super long scale. Every set but one is nickel-plated steel roundwound; the exception is D'Addario's ECB81 XL Chromes flatwound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your scale before you buy. D'Addario says to measure from where the ball end sits in the bridge to the top of the nut and pick a set that tapers just after the nut. Standard Fender basses are 34-inch scale and take long-scale sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bass restring is $25 plus the strings, and you're welcome to bring your own. Every set we stock, with sizes and prices: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bass-strings-in-glens-falls-ny\"\u003ebass strings in Glens Falls\u003c\/a\u003e. Service prices: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/repair-setup-pricing\"\u003erepair and setup pricing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daddario-exl170sl-xl-nickel-bass-super-long-scale-45-100","title":"D'Addario EXL170SL - XL Nickel Bass Strings, Super Long Scale (45-100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/exl170sl-xl-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings-light-45-100-super-long-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e EXL170SL XL Nickel bass strings, regular light, 45 to 100, super long scale. Nickel-plated steel wrapped on a high-carbon steel core, D'Addario's standard bass set with the extra winding length for a 35-inch or through-body bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the scale before buying: a super long set on a 34-inch bass leaves winding over the nut. 45-100 is the gauge most basses ship with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super long scale, 35\" and through-body basses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763606175997,"sku":"EXL170SL","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_EXL170SL_main_transparent.png?v=1782571172"},{"product_id":"daddario-exl170s-xl-nickel-bass-short-scale-45-100","title":"D'Addario EXL170S - XL Nickel Bass Strings, Short Scale (45-100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/exl170s-xl-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings-light-45-100-short-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e EXL170S XL Nickel bass strings, regular light, 45 to 100, short scale. Nickel-plated steel wrapped on a high-carbon steel core, D'Addario's standard bass set wound for a bass with a scale length up to 32 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set for a Mustang bass, a Hofner or a Bronco. A long-scale set on a short-scale bass puts thick winding over the nut and tuning post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short scale basses, up to 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763606208765,"sku":"EXL170S","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_EXL170S_main_transparent.png?v=1782500618"},{"product_id":"daddario-exl170-5-xl-nickel-bass-5-string-long-scale-45-130","title":"D'Addario EXL170-5 - XL Nickel 5-String Bass Strings, Long Scale (45-130)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/exl170-5-xl-nickel-wound-5-string-bass-guitar-strings-light-45-130-long-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e EXL170-5 XL Nickel five-string bass strings, regular light, 45 to 130, long scale. Nickel-plated steel wrapped on a high-carbon steel core, D'Addario's standard 45-100 bass set with a .130 low B added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five-string version of the set most basses ship with, for a standard 34-inch scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-130, 5-string\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long scale 5-string bass, 34\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763606241533,"sku":"EXL170-5","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_EXL170-5_main_transparent.png?v=1782571173"},{"product_id":"daddario-exl160s-xl-nickel-bass-short-scale-50-105","title":"D'Addario EXL160S - XL Nickel Bass Strings, Short Scale (50-105)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/exl160s-xl-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings-medium-50-105-short-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e EXL160S XL Nickel bass strings, medium, 50 to 105, short scale. Nickel-plated steel wrapped on a high-carbon steel core, wound for a bass with a scale length up to 32 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heavier gauge on a short-scale bass: more tension, more low end and more output than the 45-100 set, which some short-scale players want because the shorter string is looser to begin with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short scale basses, up to 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826245714173,"sku":"EXL160S","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_EXL160S_main_transparent.png?v=1783711469"},{"product_id":"daddario-exl160-xl-nickel-bass-long-scale-50-105","title":"D'Addario EXL160 - XL Nickel Bass Strings, Long Scale (50-105)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/exl160-xl-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings-medium-50-105-long-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e EXL160 XL Nickel bass strings, medium, 50 to 105, long scale. Nickel-plated steel wrapped on a high-carbon steel core, the heavier gauge of D'Addario's standard bass set for a 34-inch bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore tension than the 45-100 set, and with it more low end and output. The gauge for a player who digs in, or for a bass tuned down a step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long scale bass, 34\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826246140157,"sku":"EXL160","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_EXL160_main_transparent.png?v=1783711471"},{"product_id":"daddario-exl160-5-xl-nickel-bass-5-string-long-scale-50-135","title":"D'Addario EXL160-5 - XL Nickel 5-String Bass Strings, Long Scale (50-135)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/exl160-5-xl-nickel-wound-5-string-bass-guitar-strings-medium-50-135-long-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e EXL160-5 XL Nickel five-string bass strings, medium, 50 to 135, long scale. Nickel-plated steel wrapped on a high-carbon steel core, the heavier five-string set with a .135 low B for a 34-inch bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medium gauge gives the low B the tension it needs to stay tight and clear, which is the usual complaint about a light five-string set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-135, 5-string\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long scale 5-string bass, 34\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826247975165,"sku":"EXL160-5","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_EXL160-5_main_transparent.png?v=1783711472"},{"product_id":"daddario-ecb81-xl-chromes-flatwound-bass-light-long-scale-45-100","title":"D'Addario ECB81 - XL Chromes Flatwound Bass Strings, Light Long Scale (45-100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daddario.com\/products\/ecb81-chromes-bass-guitar-strings-light-45-100-long-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD'Addario\u003c\/a\u003e ECB81 XL Chromes flatwound bass strings, regular light, 45 to 100, long scale. A flattened stainless steel ribbon wound over interlocking under-windings on a high-carbon steel core, then polished smooth: the warmest, darkest bass string D'Addario makes, with no finger noise on the slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlats are the sound of the old Motown and Stax records and the feel of a fretless. They last for years, and they get better as they go dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel flat ribbon wrap over interlocking under-windings, high-carbon steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flatwound, polished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long scale bass, 34\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826248696061,"sku":"ECB81","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/ds_ECB81_main_transparent.png?v=1783711473"},{"product_id":"ernie-ball-p02832-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-bass-strings-50-105","title":"Ernie Ball P02832 - Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings (50-105)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ernieball.com\/guitar-strings\/bass-strings\/slinky-nickel-wound-electric-bass-strings\/4-strings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eErnie Ball\u003c\/a\u003e Regular Slinky bass strings, 50 to 105. Nickel-plated steel wound on a hex steel core for a bright, balanced tone, made at Ernie Ball's own plant in the Coachella Valley in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heavier of the two standard Slinky bass gauges: more tension and more low end than the 45-100 set, for a player who digs in or tunes down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e .050, .070, .085, .105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, hex steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long scale 4-string bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ernie Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71200746111229,"sku":"P02832","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/23_7f93b6d9-e191-4ebf-acf4-11a3d7cb4cd2.png?v=1788155178"},{"product_id":"ernie-ball-p02836-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-5-string-electric-bass-strings-45-130","title":"Ernie Ball P02836 - Regular Slinky Nickel Wound 5-String Electric Bass Strings (45-130)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ernieball.com\/guitar-strings\/bass-strings\/slinky-nickel-wound-electric-bass-strings\/5-strings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eErnie Ball\u003c\/a\u003e Regular Slinky 5-string bass strings, 45 to 130. Nickel-plated steel wound on a hex steel core for a bright, balanced tone, made at Ernie Ball's own plant in the Coachella Valley in California, with a .130 for the low B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard five-string bass set, the gauge most fives ship with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges:\u003c\/strong\u003e .045, .065, .080, .100, .130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap, hex steel core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set of 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long scale 5-string bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ernie Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71200746799357,"sku":"P02836","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/24_2b06d934-8111-4d82-94a7-19f4f7dff492.png?v=1788155179"},{"product_id":"ernie-ball-p02834-super-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-bass-strings-45-100","title":"Ernie Ball P02834 - Super Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings (45-100)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ernieball.com\/guitar-strings\/bass-strings\/slinky-nickel-wound-electric-bass-strings\/4-strings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eErnie Ball\u003c\/a\u003e Super Slinky bass strings, 45 to 100. 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