Product Description
XL Chromes are a number of the warmest, mellowest bass strings we need to offer. These flat wound strings provide an ultra-smooth feel and a dark, yet warm tone, at the same time as allowing movement across the fretboard with no finger noise. Made with a high carbon steel core, Chromes stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is expertly wound onto a series of interlocking under-windings, then precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a tonal presence which blends beautifully into the mix. This 45-100 Regular Light set is a medium scale version of our best-selling bass gauge, known for its even tension, bright tone, and tight low-end.
From the Manufacturer
ECB81M, a medium scale version of D’Addario’s best-selling Flatwound bass strings, are known for their warm, mellow tone and smooth polished feel. Chromes deliver a deep, rich low bottom end which makes them the flat wound choice of Jazz, R&B and Pop musicians. Fits medium scale basses with a string scale length of up to 34 inches.
D’Addario Chromes Bass strings are wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire which is polished to an incredibly smooth surface. Delivering a distinctive damped, but tone-rich sound that only flatwounds can produce, D’Addario Chromes are the world’s hottest flatwound strings.
D’Addario, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is referred to 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 united statesA. the use of proprietary, digitally controlled, cutting-edge machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
MELLOW TONE – XL Chromes are a flat wound electric bass string, which provide a mellower tone than round wound strings.
SMOOTH, DARK TONES – Chromes stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a dark, yet warm tone.
HEX-CORE – Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Chromes are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
EARN REWARD POINTS – Chromes sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you’ll register to earn Players Circle points.
MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario bass guitar strings are made in the us—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.