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

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 idea'l for jazz and R&B, but also has applications in contemporary pop music.

Our Price: $30
List Price: $63


Manufacturer: D'Addario
Categories: Electric Bass Guitar Strings - 4 Strings

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

Feature:
Perfectly polished.

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).

Desirability:
I think this is a dam' sexy product, because I've seen the way it moves dancers...

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.

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.

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.

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.


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