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product_id: 430330287
title: "D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "€ 0.23"
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# Warm, mellow tone perfect for jazz & RnB Flatwound ribbon wire for ultra-smooth feel Fits long scale basses up to 36 1/4 inches D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** € 0.23
**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?** € 0.23 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 Tonality:** Crafted to deliver deep, mellow lows ideal for jazz, RnB, and modern pop vibes
- • **Balanced Medium Gauges:** String gauges (.045, .065, .080, .100) engineered for dynamic control and clarity
- • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Ribbon-wound & polished for effortless finger glide
- • **Precision Fit for Long Scales:** Optimized for basses with up to 36 1/4 inch scale length—no compromises
- • **Trusted American Craftsmanship:** Made in the USA ensuring premium quality and consistent performance

## Overview

D'Addario ECB81 Chromes are premium flatwound bass guitar strings featuring ribbon-wound, polished chrome wire for a smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. Designed for long scale basses up to 36 1/4 inches, these medium gauge strings (.045-.100) are crafted in the USA to deliver consistent, high-quality performance favored by jazz, RnB, and contemporary pop bassists.

## 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.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 15.24 x 1.78 cm; 8.5 g |
| Item model number | ECB81 |
| Body Material | Chrome |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Scale Length | Long Scale |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Chrome |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Material | Chrome |
| Item Weight | 8.49 g |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario andCo. Inc |

## Product Details

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

## Images

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![D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Bass Guitar Strings, Light, 45-100, Long Scale - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KNKF+iWcL.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.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*