D"Addario XL Electric Bass Strings are world-renowned as "The Player"s Choice" among bass players of all genres and styles. Like all XL strings, EXL220S Super Light Short Scale Nickel strings are precision wound on D"Addario"s exclusive computer-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. The nickel-plated steel wrap wire is known for its distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation and delivers a universally appealing tone for all playing styles.