Product DescriptionProSteels are D'Addario's brightest and most magnetic bass strings. A specialized alloy delivers harmonically rich, brilliant high-end coupled with deep, tight lows that work in tandem to create the coveted piano-like tone steel players crave.From the ManufacturerEPS160-5 is the 5-string version of D?Addario?s top-selling heavy gauge ProSteels bass string set. With the addition of the .135 gauge low B string, this set provides an ideal combination of biting high end, punchy lows and super long life. Fits basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches and a good choice for players looking to down tune. ProSteels are D'Addario's brightest and most magnetic bass strings. A specialized steel alloy delivers harmonically rich, brilliant high-end coupled with deep, tight lows that work in tandem to create the coveted "Piano tone" steel players crave. Great for both articulate fingering or aggressive picking, ProSteels give you the extra edge and punch you need to cut through the mix.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.