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D'Addario

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Gauges 50-70-85-105.

Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are wound and then polished to produce an incredibly smooth surface.

D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments. Many top guitarists won't play any other brand. Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set that's right for you.
D'Addario ECB82 Chromes Flatwound Medium Bass Strings
D'Addario ECB82 Chromes Flatwound Medium Bass Strings
D'Addario ECB82 Chromes Flatwound Medium Bass Strings

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4.29

21 Reviews

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Really bring out tone of bass

I put a set of D'Addario ECB82 flats on my 2001 Fender Fretless Jazz bass, as I was unimpressed with the factory strings. I could immediately notice a difference in tone. These strings do produce the warm sound they advertise. And if you think that all flats have poor sustain, you are most certainly wrong. These strings allow for long sustain even when playing notes high on the fretboard. While I prefer roundwounds for slapping and popping, you can easily pop and slap on these strings, although they do not feel as responsive as roundwounds in my opinion. The only thing I don't like is that the G string sounds a little too bright for my liking. These are great strings, and no matter what type of bass you own, I am sure you will be satisfied.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

No bad, but not impressed

I've been testing the Flatwound market for a bit now. Now these string are not bad it's just they lack in tone. No real bottom end warmth or top end brightness that I can get out of other strings. The tension is good,quality feels good and I'm sure these string would last a long time. They just sounded dead and have no sustain. :( So far the Fender 9050M flatwounds have been the best for tone and DR Legends for smoothness (dull tone too). It's too bad I was really hoping they would be me new string of choice.

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Best Uses
  1. Concerts8
  2. Practicing8
  3. Back-Up3
  4. Clothesline1
  5. Giving daddario money1
Cons
  1. Poor Tone Quality2
  2. None1
  3. Inferior in every way1
  4. Unacceptable1
  5. No Sustain1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice5
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Tone12
  2. Consistent8
  3. Long Life6
  4. Well Built / Quality5
  5. Classic reggae thump!1

Reviewed by 21 customers

  • I didn't even know what I was missing!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byMike

    fromLong Island, New York

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've always been curious about flat wound strings after hearing that Aston "Family Man" Barrett used them to record every iconic bassline with Bob Marley and the Wailers. But I never took a chance and tried them until now. I'm obsessed! These strings are smooth to the touch. They eliminate all fret noise as you slide up and down the neck. I want to say I'd buy them again and again but I don't plan to change them unless they break since I'm told they get better sounding with age. But I will recommend them to anyone who'll listen! Go buy these Chromes and see what you've been missing! #sweepstakes

  • Makes my bass come alive

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byChristian

    fromSacramento

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Chromes is my new favorite set of bass strings, inspires me to write more. Smooth and thick, lovely tone.

  • Have these on another guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byBilly

    fromReynolds, GA

    Bass guitar. Smooth, good mellow sound

  • Smooth tones and easy on the fingers

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    bySteve

    fromOmaha, Nebraska

    I am more of a jazz and contemporary christian player so the warmer tones that I get with these flatwounds are a great fit. I've been using them for several years on both 4-string and 5-string instruments.

  • Love da heck outta dees strings!

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byGary

    fromUtah

    These Chromes are so smooth and slippery! Gonna stay with them!

  • Great tone on a solid string set.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byGrey

    fromVB VA

    Super nice flat wound strings. My general "Falts" go to.

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