---
product_id: 1363652
title: "XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB81-5 - 5 String - Long Scale - Regular Light, 45-132"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "KD 23.29"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1363652-xl-chromes-flat-wound-bass-guitar-strings-ecb81-5-5
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
---

# Mellow Tone Hex-Core Made in USA XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB81-5 - 5 String - Long Scale - Regular Light, 45-132

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** KD 23.29
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB81-5 - 5 String - Long Scale - Regular Light, 45-132 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** KD 23.29 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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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, Dark Tones:** Elevate your sound with warm, mellow bass.
- • **Crafted in the USA:** Support local craftsmanship with every strum.
- • **Eco-Friendly Rewards:** Earn points while you play with recyclable packaging.
- • **Unmatched Smoothness:** Experience the silky feel of flat wound strings.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Hex-Core design for flawless intonation.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings (ECB81-5) offer a unique blend of smoothness and rich, dark tones, perfect for bassists seeking a mellow sound. Made in the USA with a proprietary Hex-Core for durability and precision, these strings also come with a rewards program for eco-conscious musicians.

## Description

D'Addario XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB81-5 - 5 String - Long Scale - Regular Light, 45-132

## Features

- MELLOW TONE - XL Chromes are a flat wound electric bass string, which provide a mellower tone than round wound strings.
- SMOOTH, DARK TONES - Chromes stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a dark, yet warm tone.
- HEX-CORE - Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Chromes are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - Chromes sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Product Details

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

## Images

![XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB81-5 - 5 String - Long Scale - Regular Light, 45-132 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DghT4lRTL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## 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

- D'Addario XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Guitar Strings - ECB81-5 - 5 String - Long Scale - Regular Light, 45-132
- D'Addario Single Bass Chromes 032 Long (CB032)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*