D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale

by D'Addario

Product Features

• D'Addario's best selling flatwound bass guitar set
• Ribbon wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
• Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .080, .100

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 14 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OR2QX8
• Item model number: ECB81
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,150 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #11 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Strings > Bass Guitar Strings

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ECB81, 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 long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 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 most popular flatwound strings.

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.

Product Description

D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. The strings are wound using an outer flattened, "ribbon" wire which is then polished to a smooth finish. Chromes deliver a deep, rich low end tone that's ideal for jazz and R&B, but also has applications in contemporary pop music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST. BASS. STRINGS. EVER., June 25, 2010

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mirajshah - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale (Electronics)

I bought a set of these to replace my stock strings on my Ibanez GSR200. Although they're a bit pricey, they're worth every penny. These strings immediately brought my sound more sustain, punch, as well as a really smooth, nice all-round tone. Personally, I'm more of a blues/jazz bassist so I found these strings especially good for the warmth needed when playing those types of music. However, I have also played with metal/classic rock bands with these strings, and they work fantastically well! Adjusting the tone controls on your bass guitar/amplifier can really get you that growl/punch that's necessary... these strings are THE most versatile on the planet and amazon has the best price on these! Also note that these strings are smoother than a baby's bottom, so you can say goodbye to all those callouses and dry fingertips.

If you're comparing these to rotosound, I'll have you know that there is no comparison. These strings are the best bass strings, hands-down. I've used rotosounds and they're much rougher on the fingers and don't sound as deep as the D'Addario's.

BUY THESE!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best flatwound bass string, March 7, 2011

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bassman07 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale (Electronics)

Unlike other flatwound bass strings, Daddario Chromes XLs don't rob your bass's tone. I strung them on my Fender Precision Bass. Sure, these strings deliver authentic classic motown thump (ala James Jamerson), but they can do more. They add a wooley, almost metallic tone to the warm, mellow character of flatwounds. The slap tone will amaze you. On your P-Bass, they can easily be used for Alt Rock, Hip-Hop, Soul, or Jazz. You just have to try them and you will see what I mean. You won't be sorry. They are staying on my bass.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Strings Ever!, December 15, 2010

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bassdrummer - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale (Electronics)

I have always played flat would nylon strings because roundwound strings eat my fingers up. My nylons don't have the high tones as steel strings do. The Chromes's are by far the best strings I've ever played. They have great tone just like regular steel strings but also have the low tones and sustain as nylon strings do as well. Chrome's are even smoother than the flatwound nylons so they are super comfortable to play. I highly recommend!