D'Addario's XL Chromes flatwound bass strings deliver a warm, mellow tone that sits beautifully in the mix without the finger noise of roundwounds. This 4-string set in Super Light gauge (40–95) offers bright attack with very light tension, making them easier on the hands during long sessions. The flat ribbon construction provides an ultra-smooth feel that allows effortless movement across the fretboard, favoured by players who want articulation without aggressive brightness.
Each string features a high carbon steel core wrapped with stainless steel flattened ribbon wire, wound onto interlocking under-windings and precisely polished for a smooth surface. The uncoated construction maintains direct metal-to-metal contact with pickups while the flat profile reduces fret wear. Designed for long scale basses, these strings combine the dark, rounded character of flatwounds with enough definition to cut through in both studio and live contexts. The 40–95 gauging balances playability with tonal depth.
Features
- Flatwound stainless steel ribbon wrap for ultra-smooth feel and playability
- Super Light gauge 40–95 with bright attack and very light tension
- High carbon steel core with interlocking under-winding construction
- Precisely polished surface eliminates finger noise during fretboard movement
- Long scale length design fits standard 34-inch bass guitars
- Uncoated stainless steel provides warm, mellow tone with dark character
- 4-string set configuration for traditional electric bass applications
- Reduced fret wear compared to roundwound string designs



