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product_id: 1363691
title: "XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB80 - Long Scale - Super Light, 40-95"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "$U3734"
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# Super light 40-95 gauge Hex-Core for perfect intonation Made in USA precision XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB80 - Long Scale - Super Light, 40-95

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** $U3734
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass groove with silky smooth precision and pro-level tone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB80 - Long Scale - Super Light, 40-95 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** $U3734 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Hex-Core:** Ensures consistent feel and spot-on intonation every time you play.
- • **Mellow, Smooth Tone:** Flat wound design delivers warm, dark vibes that stand out in any jam session.
- • **Eco-Friendly Rewards:** Register your set to earn Players Circle points—play smart, get rewarded.
- • **Light Gauge Flexibility:** Super light 40-95 gauge for effortless fingerstyle and slap techniques.
- • **Polished Stainless Steel Wrap:** Ultra-smooth ribbon wrap reduces finger noise and boosts playability.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Chromes ECB80 bass strings feature a polished flat wound stainless steel ribbon wrap for a mellow, dark tone. Their proprietary Hex-Core construction guarantees perfect intonation and durability. Designed for long scale basses with a super light 40-95 gauge, these USA-made strings offer smooth playability and reward points through the Players Circle program.

## Description

Product Description               XL Chromes are among the warmest, mellowest bass strings we have to offer. These flat wound strings provide an ultra-smooth feel and a dark, yet warm tone, while 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. These 40-95 Super Light strings have a bright attack and very light tension, making them easier to play.                  From the Manufacturer               ECB80, D'Addario's lightest 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.

## Features

- 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 can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Coating Description | Polished stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire |
| String Material Type | Chrome |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bass Guitar |
| Finish Types | Polished |
| Color | Multicolor |
| String Gauge | Light |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **Color:** Multicolor
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Material Type:** Chrome

## Images

![XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB80 - Long Scale - Super Light, 40-95 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WuZvQA3JL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will these fit Ibanez Mikro, 30" from string end to nut.  32-35" to turning peg?**
A: I believe thy will fit.  From the bridge end of the strings to the tuner end Blue windings, they are about 32.3 inches.  So if your "end of string to nut" is 32 inches, they should be about right.  They sound nice and have virtually no finger zip noise.

**Q: I've been using D'Addario Nickel Round Wound 45-105 bass strings.  Will these strings require a setup for my bass, these are higher tension strings.**
A: Cdub53, switching from the D'Addario 45-105's to ECB81's will have a minuscule, perhaps not even noticeable effect on your bass. In the event that there is a change, a tech in your area may be able to perform a slight adjustment for less than the cost of a full set up. If you're interested in pursuing the flat-wound sound, a small investment (around $20.00) may be worth it.

**Q: Which set of the xl chromes would be best for a harley benton stingray?**
A: That's a 34" scale bass. The medium scale set (ECB81M) would not work. You'd have silk wrapping below the nut. D'Addario's ECB81 series comes in a number of lengths, short, medium, long, and super-long scales and several gauges. (But unfortunately for me, no medium scale/medium gauge.) The set for your bass is probably the ECB81 (long scale). You probably don't need the "SL" super long, because it's a regular bridge, not string-through-body.

After that, it's a matter of personal preference for sound and feel. The ECB80s are softer feeling.  The ECB82s are firmer. The ECB84s supposedly sound more roundwound, but are still flats. (I haven't used them.) The ECB92 series are tapewound for a thumpy, standup bass sort of sound.

**Q: Will these work on an acoustic bass? I know they are designed for electric bass, but I have heard of people using flatwound on their acoustic basses.**
A: The tension required for these strings may be too much for an acoustic bass.Tapewound strings may work, but it is best to contact the manufacturer of you acousyic bass to find out if the D'Addario flatwounds are safe for your acoustic bass. Depending on which AB you have, the bridge may not be strong enough for these strings, and could severely damage your bass.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really liking these. Great E string tonal quality.
*by R***N on June 19, 2019*

I have a through-body Mustang bass. Since I bought it, I always used LaBella Mustang Flats because of the perfect fit... I'm surprised more strings don't market specifically "for Mustang". But these strings, in the medium-scale set, are PERFECT for a through-body Mustang.Also, the sound is excellent. The E string has (at least on a brand-new set) just about the liveliest sound I've ever heard on an E string. Ya know how sometimes playing a note on the A string vs the E strings, even on a brand-new set, sounds way, way different in tonal quality? That problem is really minimized with these strings -- again, at least on a brand-new set. I'll be keeping any eye out for how the E string deadens with time, but as I get a better ear with time, I find that I need to replace my strings about every 3 months anyway, otherwise everything starts sounding dead to me. Too bad Thomastik-Infeld doesn't make their Jazz Flats in a scale for through-body Mustangs, those suckers sound good forever! (hint hint, T.I.!)Anyway, these strings seem to have noticeably better sound than the LaBellas, especially on the E. I really like the gauge too, they just feel right. May have to become a lifelong d'Addario fan!ADDENDUM AFTER GOING THROUGH SEVERAL SETS: Still loving them! I usually get 3 to 4 months on a set, and then the dullness starts to kick in too much. Although even after 4 months, you might really like the sound, they still sound good, they still play well, and they still stay in tune -- they just don't have that lively bright quality like a newer set. They also age very, very nicely, in that each string ages equally, even the E string, which is really surprising since I've found that the E string (with other brands) tends to go duller faster than other strings, and gets to be way-too-dead very quickly. Not these babies!!! The E string, even after four months, sounds comparable in tonal quality to the other strings and still has good sustain... again, just losing that brightness to age at the same rate as the other strings.UPDATE: after many, many sets of these strings, they are still my favorite for a Mustang Bass instrument with through-body strings. They sound good for a long time, getting "deader" very gracefully, including even-balanced aging and tone on the low E. They sound so good aged, that it shocks me when I throw on a new set and hear how bright they are!! I'm like, whoa, sure, they weren't bright after all that time, but man they still sounded sweet!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old School Thump, New School Brightness
*by M***Y on November 2, 2018*

Been playing for a long time and I am in a band playing 60's through 80's music again. The roundwound strings I had been using just didn't seem to cut it for music from this period. Upper register notes just didn't have the authority necessary (strong mids) so I decided to go back to flatwounds. Did a lot of internet research and learned that the flatwound that appeared to me to be most respected by other bassists is the D'Addario XL Chromes. I'm here to say, these are the real deal and I think, through my bass's active tone controls, they have all the highs and lows I'll ever need for any kind of music. On one flatwound set I tried before (I won't mention the name), and on some roundwound sets, the B string was too hot compared to the other strings but with this set the string-to-string balance is excellent and, most importantly, my upper register notes have plenty of mid to cut through the mix and still sound like they came from a bass.Pictured is my lovely Pedulla Rapture RBJ2-5 with a set of D'Addario XL Chromes ECB81-5, the lightest gauge set of Chromes. And for you fellow Rapture owners, the B string was a tiny bit tight but fit in the bridge without modification. I was a bit worried at first because I like keeping this bass in original condition. I have a very light piece of foam at the bridge to eliminate unwanted harmonics and add a little Jamerson thump, and yes, these strings do harmonics well. Some flatwound sets do not. I am very happy with this set of strings.Oh, I need to add that my band plays tuned down one-half step. These strings handle that tuning exceptionally well at extremely low string height. The strings are a bit more taught than the roundwounds I previously had on this bass but not so much I cannot bend them easily. After setup (neck adjustment, string height and intonation) there is almost zero fret noise. I like that. These are great strings!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money!
*by J***. on June 22, 2025*

These are great strings that work and sound just as expected.

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