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product_id: 430330287
title: "D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "$114.47"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 5
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# Warm, mellow tone perfect for jazz & RnB Flatwound ribbon for ultra-smooth play Made in USA for premium quality D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** $114.47
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your groove with the smoothest strings in the game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** $114.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich, Warm Tone:** Crafted for deep, mellow lows that elevate jazz, RnB, and contemporary pop vibes with unmatched clarity.
- • **Pro-Grade Gauge Set:** Balanced 45-100 gauge strings provide the ideal blend of punch and flexibility for dynamic playing.
- • **Precision Long Scale Fit:** Optimized for basses up to 36 1/4 inches, ensuring perfect tension and intonation every time.
- • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Polished flatwound ribbon strings deliver a buttery feel that keeps your fingers gliding effortlessly.
- • **Trusted Quality, Made in USA:** Manufactured with meticulous care to guarantee durability and consistent performance gig after gig.

## Overview

D'Addario ECB81 Chromes are premium flatwound bass guitar strings featuring polished ribbon winding for an ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. Designed for long scale basses up to 36 1/4 inches, these USA-made strings offer a balanced 45-100 gauge set ideal for jazz, RnB, and contemporary styles, delivering professional-grade quality and durability.

## Description

D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. The strings are wound using an outer flattened, "ribbon" wire which is then polished to a smooth finish. Chromes deliver a deep, rich low end tone that's ideal for jazz and RandB, but also has applications in contemporary pop music.

Review: Great strings & fast delivery
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## Features

- D'Addario's best selling flatwound bass guitar set
- Ribbon wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
- Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
- Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
- String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .080, .100

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000OR2QX8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,201 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #112 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Chrome |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (809) |
| Date First Available | 31 March 2012 |
| Generic Name | Strings |
| Importer | Gretex Audiotech LLP |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.2 x 15.2 x 1.8 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 8.49 g |
| Item model number | ECB81 |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario andCo. Inc, D'Addario andCo. Inc |
| Material | Chrome |
| Net Quantity | 1 Set |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Packer | Dexter Ventures Pvt. Ltd |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 15.24 x 1.78 cm; 8.5 g |
| Scale Length | Long Scale |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Chrome |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** Multicolor
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Chrome

## Images

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![D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gU0Q2G1NL.jpg)
![D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uBMJ6VwxL.jpg)
![D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YHtMipVQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will these fit Ibanez Mikro, 30" from string end to nut.  32-35" to turning peg?**
A: I believe thy will fit.  From the bridge end of the strings to the tuner end Blue windings, they are about 32.3 inches.  So if your "end of string to nut" is 32 inches, they should be about right.  They sound nice and have virtually no finger zip noise.

**Q: I've been using D'Addario Nickel Round Wound 45-105 bass strings.  Will these strings require a setup for my bass, these are higher tension strings.**
A: Cdub53, switching from the D'Addario 45-105's to ECB81's will have a minuscule, perhaps not even noticeable effect on your bass. In the event that there is a change, a tech in your area may be able to perform a slight adjustment for less than the cost of a full set up. If you're interested in pursuing the flat-wound sound, a small investment (around $20.00) may be worth it.

**Q: Which set of the xl chromes would be best for a harley benton stingray?**
A: That's a 34" scale bass. The medium scale set (ECB81M) would not work. You'd have silk wrapping below the nut. D'Addario's ECB81 series comes in a number of lengths, short, medium, long, and super-long scales and several gauges. (But unfortunately for me, no medium scale/medium gauge.) The set for your bass is probably the ECB81 (long scale). You probably don't need the "SL" super long, because it's a regular bridge, not string-through-body.

After that, it's a matter of personal preference for sound and feel. The ECB80s are softer feeling.  The ECB82s are firmer. The ECB84s supposedly sound more roundwound, but are still flats. (I haven't used them.) The ECB92 series are tapewound for a thumpy, standup bass sort of sound.

**Q: Will these work on an acoustic bass? I know they are designed for electric bass, but I have heard of people using flatwound on their acoustic basses.**
A: The tension required for these strings may be too much for an acoustic bass.Tapewound strings may work, but it is best to contact the manufacturer of you acousyic bass to find out if the D'Addario flatwounds are safe for your acoustic bass. Depending on which AB you have, the bridge may not be strong enough for these strings, and could severely damage your bass.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***N on 6 November 2021*

Great strings & fast delivery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 15 September 2025*

Cuerdas de calidad, emtorchado plano es un gusto tocar así

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***A on 11 May 2025*

歌ものにはこの優しさを。

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