D’Addario 8-string nickel wound bass guitar strings are designed for long scale 8-string electric bass guitars, delivering clear octave definition, strong fundamentals, and dependable tuning stability. The 32–130 gauge range supports extended low-end response while maintaining articulation across paired octave strings.

This 8-string long scale set produces D’Addario’s signature nickel-plated steel tone, offering punchy lows, focused mids, and crisp highs with balanced response between primary and octave strings.

Manufactured in the USA using precision-drawn hexagonal steel cores and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, these strings provide consistent feel, reliable intonation, and long-lasting performance from set to set.

• Gauge: 32–130 (8-String)
• Designed for long scale 8-string electric bass guitars
• Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap / hex steel core
• Clear octave string definition
• Punchy low-end with focused fundamentals
• Bright highs with controlled midrange response
• Stable tuning and consistent intonation
• Suitable for pick, fingerstyle, and aggressive playing styles
• Ideal for rock, metal, progressive, and experimental bass styles
• Made in the USA

Nickel Wound Strings for 8-String Bass Clarity

D’Addario nickel wound bass strings are an industry standard for electric bass. This 8-string long scale set is engineered to maintain clarity and balance between paired octave strings while delivering the low-end authority required for extended-range bass instruments.

Whether used for heavy riffs, layered textures, or melodic octave lines, these strings provide consistent tone and reliable performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bass guitars are these strings designed for?
These strings are designed for long scale 8-string electric bass guitars with paired octave strings.

Are these balanced tension bass strings?
No. Balanced Tension bass strings are only available in D’Addario models that include “BT” in the SKU.

Are these suitable for heavy or alternative tunings?
Yes. The 32–130 gauge provides strong low-end stability while maintaining clarity across octave pairs.