D’Addario: innovative strings since 1680

When you go with D’Addario, you receive far more than a great set of strings. You’re benefiting from three centuries of string-making experience. The D’Addario family tradition began in 1680 in the tiny town of Salle, Italy, where they made assorted instrument strings for over 200 years before relocating to New York in 1905. Since then, the D’Addario family has become a leader in string innovation. They designed the modern winding machine, introduced ultra-reliable hexagonal core wires, and pioneered the colored-coded ball end movement. More than 300 years since the family started making strings, D’Addario continues to set a global standard for quality and reliability. And every day, more than 500,000 strings emerge from the company's USA-based workshops.

One of the most popular strings in the world, D’Addario’s XL Chromes flatwound bass guitar strings offer a warm and mellow tone and smooth feel. These low-noise strings feature a flattened stainless-steel ribbon wrap that encases each hex-shaped core. Meticulously polished for an ultra-smooth playing experience, players rely on the minimal finger noise to enhance every amplified performance. Install a set of XL Chromes on your bass and enjoy their long lifespan, smooth, low-noise playability, and supreme stability. What are you waiting for? Grab a set — or a few sets — of D’Addario XL Chromes flatwound bass guitar strings today.

• Guitar Type: Electric Bass
• Number of Strings: 4
• Coated: No
• Gauges:.045, .065, .080, .100
• Winding Type: Flat Wound
• Core Material: Hexagonal Steel
• Winding Material: Stainless Steel
• Scale Length: Long, 36.875" at taper
• Manufacturer Part Number: ECB81