D'Addario XL Chromes Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings -.045-.100 Regular Light, Long Scale

Experience the smooth feel and warm vintage tone of D’Addario XL Chromes Flatwound Bass Strings, designed for bassists who crave clarity without the clank. This .045–.100 Regular Light gauge set delivers even tension and tight low-end response, making it perfect for jazz, R&B, and classic rock styles.

Crafted with high carbon steel hex cores and stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap, each string is precision-polished to ensure an ultra-smooth finish that glides effortlessly under your fingers—no squeaks, no distractions. With rich tonal depth and a mellow, dark timbre, XL Chromes sit perfectly in any mix while maintaining tonal integrity and tuning stability across long sets and studio sessions.

Features

• Warm, Mellow Tone – Ideal for vintage and smooth bass styles like jazz, soul, and blues.
• Flatwound Feel – Precision-polished stainless steel wrap provides a super smooth playing surface.
• Zero Finger Noise – Effortless movement on the fretboard without squeaks or string drag.
• We Balanced Gauge – .045–.100 set offers even tension and consistent feel across all strings.
• Made in the USA – Manufactured in D’Addario’s New York facility to exacting standards.
• Players Circle Rewards – Comes with a code to register for D’Addario’s rewards program.

Specs

• Type: Electric Bass Strings
• String Gauge: .045–.065–.080–.100 (Regular Light)
• Winding: Flatwound
• Wrap Material: Stainless Steel (Flattened Ribbon)
• Core: High Carbon Steel Hex-Core
• Coating: Uncoated
• Scale Length: Long Scale
• Number of Strings: 4
• Made In: USA
• Packaging: Recyclable VCI bag with Players Circle code