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Flatwound (Chromes)
Smooth ribbon winding kills finger squeak and glides under the hand. Darker, more fundamental tone than roundwounds.
Product detailSKU #1274034478190
D'AddarioECB82 Chromes Flatwound Medium Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Flatwound bass strings in a medium gauge. For players chasing a thumpy, dark vintage tone with a smooth feel under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Motown, reggae and soul lines that want thump over bite
- Fretless bass, where flats spare the fingerboard
- Studio work where string noise gets picked up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and pop players needing bright zing
- Modern rock or metal wanting aggressive attack
- Anyone replacing strings often on a budget
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Medium gauge
More tension and thicker feel than light flats. Stronger fundamental, stiffer bends and harder fretting.
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Bass guitar strings
Sized and tensioned for a bass scale, not a guitar. Check your bass takes standard long-scale sets.
Detail 04
$49.99 a set
Bass sets cost more than guitar sets. Flats hold their tone far longer, so changes come around less often.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass scale length before ordering; a short-scale bass needs shorter strings
- 02Medium flats raise tension. Expect truss rod and intonation adjustments
- 03Four-string set only. Five-string players need a separate B
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are flatwound bass strings good for fretless?
Yes. The smooth winding causes far less wear on an unlined fingerboard than roundwounds, and the darker tone suits fretless playing.
02Will these fit through my bridge?
Standard long-scale basses, yes, whether string-through-body or top-load. Short-scale and 35-inch instruments need a matching set.
03How do flats compare to rounds for tone?
Darker and more fundamental, with less high-end sizzle and less sustain. Attack is softer and notes decay into a thump rather than ringing out.
04Do flatwounds need a setup?
Usually. Medium flats run higher tension than most roundwound sets, so neck relief and intonation shift after the change.
