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D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Flatwound Bass Strings (Regular Light, Long Scale)

D'Addario ECB81 Chromes Flatwound bass strings define the warm, tight bottom of R&B and Jazz. 3 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. D'Addario EBC81 Chromes are flatwound regular light gauge, long scale strings (Gauge: .045, .065, .080, .100 to be exact). 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 R&B, but also has applications in contemporary pop music.

Flatwound bass strings define the warm, tight bottom of R&B and Jazz. Complex combinations of interlocking underwindings on a hex core build a foundation for the delicate outer ribbon winding. Each string is ground and polished to produce an incredibly smooth surface. zZounds is an authorized dealer of D'Addario products.
Gauge: .045, .065, .080, .100
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Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1 in
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "You can find other bargains out there but for the quality, sound and longevity, you can't beat D'Addario bass strings. Nevr had"
Sound: The sound is phenomenal if you're looking for a warmer, less "twangy" sound. Feature: Doesn't have accessories. Ease of Use: Very easy to install and use. Had no problems whatsoever. Quality: D'Addario is the best. The scale was perfect. Never had any breaks or anything. These are also the choice strings if you are using a fretless bass or have concerns of marking up the bridge. I use them on a fretless Ibanez as well as 3 different Fender Precision models (Mexican, Japanese and American). Fantastic quality. Value: The very best value. Period. Manufacturer Support: Never had a need for support but the company is absolutely reliable. The Wow Factor: Best strings made today. Overall: I have various brands of strings (GHS Boomers, Fender roundwounds, Hatke, etc.) and these are, by far, the best quality and sound.
Style of Music: Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Punk, Bassist
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"Looking for flatwounds? These are my recommendation..."
Sound: I have used a set of these strings on my Reverend Rumblefish PJ since I got it in 2003. That's right, the same set for the last 7 years. Everywhere I play people compliment me on the sound of my bass, and these strings are a big part of that: warm, punchy, perfect for the R&B, Soul, Classic Rock and Blues music I play. Feature: Perfectly polished. Ease of Use: No problems installing, no problems since. Other players who've tried my bass say it plays like butter, and since my action isn't especially low (medium, really), it must be the strings. Quality: 7 years and running says it all. Value: Do the math - how much is a string that sings after all this time worth? More than you're paying here (it's also less expensive than most of the competition I rejected in 2003). Manufacturer Support: I've never needed to contact D'Addario, I'm giving them a 10 for a product that didn't and doesn't need their support. The Wow Factor: I think this is a dam' sexy product, because I've seen the way it moves dancers... Overall: If I ever need to, I will replace my current set with another of the same. I'm beginning to think that's a big 'if'. But just in case, when I decided on this set, I bought a spare... D'addario isn't making money off of me, although they deserve to.
Style of Music: R&B, Soul, Blues, Classic Rock
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