XL Chromes are among the warmest, mellowest bass strings we have to offer. These flat wound strings provide an ultra-smooth feel and a dark, yet warm tone, while allowing movement across the fretboard with no finger noise. Made with a high carbon steel core, Chromes stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is expertly wound onto a series of interlocking under-windings, then precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a tonal presence which blends beautifully into the mix. This 45-100 Regular Light set is a short scale version of our best-selling bass gauge, known for its even tension, bright tone, and tight low-end.

D'Addario Chromes Bass strings are wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire which is polished to an incredibly smooth surface. Delivering a distinctive damped, but tone-rich sound that only flatwounds can produce, D'Addario Chromes are the world's most popular flatwound strings.

XL Chromes are a flat wound electric bass string, which provide a mellower tone than round wound strings.

Chromes stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a dark, yet warm tone.

Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Chromes are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
D’Addario bass guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
Chromes sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always freshFALSE