D'Addario ECB81 XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Bass Strings
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ECB81, DAddario'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.
ECB82, D'Addario's heaviest 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.
Flatwound Chromes are available in three gauges.
Regular Light Gauge Short Scale
Individual Gauges; .045, .065, .080, .100
Regular Light Gauge Medium Scale
Individual Gauges; .045, .065, .080, .100
Regular Light Gauge Long Scale
Individual Gauges; .045, .065, .080, .100
Medium Gauge Long Scale
Individual Gauges; .050, .070, .085, .105
Measuring Bass Scale Length
You cannot always tell the strings you need just by the scale length of your bass. Some basses are strung through the body, and the distances from the bridge to where the ballend locks in or the distance from the nut to the pegs are not standard on all guitars. The best way to figure out the correct strings for sure is to:
1) Assuming your bass has strings on it, mark the lowest pitched string (while on your bass) at the nut with a marker. 2) Remove the string. 3) Measure the distance from the inner edge of the ball end to the mark you just made. 4 ) Record this length, and refer to the following chart:
Warranty: D'Addario product that you believe to be defective, contact D'Addarrio; Cables and adaptors warranty applies to the original owner for the life of the product with the exception of Classic Series cables which is valid for two years
D'Addario ECB81 XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Bass Strings
Item #:
DAD ECB81
Manufacturer Part Number:
ECB81
UPC:
019954925703
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Paul L. 🇺🇸
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Quality Flatwounds
I've tried so many strings over the years on different basses, going back and forth, and finally found the right set for me, that really works for my bass (a G&L Fullerton Series LB-100. )
The D'Addario's just have this deep, rich, and creamy tone that really works well with a P-style pickup, espe...
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08/28/25
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Charles B. 🇺🇸
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Flat wounds are not for
Flat wounds are not for everyone, they feel amazing and the tone is all bass no treble. They may come across as dark but I love them.
These strings have a great sound not too bright or too mellow. . . just right.
This is my first experience in using a flat wound set and they work wonderfully on my fretless!
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02/11/25
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Bryan F. 🇺🇸
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Perfect for Mustang Bass
I got these for my Fender Mustang bass and they are the perfect length for the string thru body and bridge, and h live Chrome flats on my Basses , these have a very mellow tone and gives off a almost acoustic stand up bass tone , Greaf strings for a fair price.
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08/04/23
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Peeps 🇺🇸
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Flatwounds with a bit of round wound tone
If you like roundwound tone, but want the benefits of a flat string, these may be for you. Sounds great, good feel. Great for recording, cuts down on some noises that round wounds may present.
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