D’Addario ECB82 Chromes Flatwound Bass Strings 50-105

Description

The ECB82 set is D’Addario’s heaviest gauge in the Chromes flatwound bass line, built for players who want serious low-end weight without sacrificing the signature Chromes playability. Each string is wrapped in flattened stainless steel ribbon wire, then polished down to a glassy, friction-free surface that glides under the fingers instead of dragging.

Tonally, Chromes trade the zing of roundwounds for a darker, rounder voice with a pronounced thump — the kind of sound that’s made them a go-to for jazz, R&B, and plenty of pop sessions where a vintage, upright-adjacent tone is called for. That damped, woody character is unique to flatwounds, and few make it as consistently as D’Addario.

This particular set is sized for long scale basses, accommodating a string scale length up to 36 1/4 inches, and lands in a medium-heavy gauge range that still leaves enough flexibility for aggressive playing styles.

• Heaviest gauge option in the Chromes flatwound bass series
• Flattened, polished ribbon wire wrap for a smooth feel and mellow tone
• Long scale fit, up to 36 1/4 inch scale length
• Manufactured in the U.S.A. on precision digitally controlled equipment
• Gauges: .050, .070, .085, .105 (wound)

Every set ships in D’Addario’s corrosion-resistant packaging, keeping strings fresh until they’re on your bass and ready to play.