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product_id: 1363621
title: "D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Chromes Electric Guitar Strings - Flat Wound - Polished for Ultra-Smooth Feel and Warm, Mellow Tone - ECG23 - Extra Light, 10-48, 1-Pack"
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# Polished flatwound stainless steel for ultra-smooth feel Extra Light 10-48 gauge for effortless play Hex-Core tech ensures perfect intonation & durability D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Chromes Electric Guitar Strings - Flat Wound - Polished for Ultra-Smooth Feel and Warm, Mellow Tone - ECG23 - Extra Light, 10-48, 1-Pack

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** $64
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your tone with buttery-smooth strings that jazz legends swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Chromes Electric Guitar Strings - Flat Wound - Polished for Ultra-Smooth Feel and Warm, Mellow Tone - ECG23 - Extra Light, 10-48, 1-Pack by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** $64 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

- • **Join the Players Circle:** Register your set to earn exclusive rewards and connect with a community of discerning musicians.
- • **Mellow, Warm Tone Mastery:** Flatwound design delivers the smoothest, richest tones—ideal for jazz, blues, and sophisticated soundscapes.
- • **Precision Hex-Core Engineering:** Proprietary hex-core ensures consistent feel, perfect tuning stability, and long-lasting performance.
- • **Effortless Glide, Zero Finger Noise:** Polished stainless steel ribbon wrap minimizes fretboard friction and eliminates annoying string squeaks.
- • **Made in the USA with Eco-Smart Packaging:** Crafted in New York with recyclable VCI bags—play great, tread light.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Chromes ECG23 are extra light (10-48) flatwound electric guitar strings featuring polished stainless steel ribbon wrap and proprietary Hex-Core technology. Engineered in the USA for unmatched smoothness, warm mellow tones, and reliable intonation, these strings minimize finger noise and are favored by jazz and blues professionals seeking a refined, vintage-inspired sound.

## Description

Product Description XL Chromes are our warmest, mellowest electric guitar strings. Beloved by jazz guitarists, as well as blues legends like Gary Clark Jr., these flat wound strings provide the smoothest feel and warmest tone, while allowing movement across the fretboard with no finger noise. Made with a high carbon steel core, Chromes’ stainless steel flattened ribbon wire is expertly wound onto a series of interlocking under-windings, then precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a sound which blends beautifully into any mix. 10-48 Extra Light is our lightest gauge of flatwound strings. From the Manufacturer ECG23 is D'Addario's lightest gauge of flatwound strings. Chromes' smooth feel and warm, mellow tone is ideal for traditional jazz, rockabilly twang, R&B and some pop/rock styles.D'Addario Chromes are wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire which is polished to an incredibly smooth surface. Chromes deliver a distinctive damped but tone-rich sound that only flatwounds can produce. D'Addario Chromes are the world's most popular flatwound strings.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Great for mellow tones in general - Superb for Jazzmasters - I used these on both my Jaguar (Am Pro II) and Jazzmaster (Am Original 60s). How they're different form round wound strings: Flat wound = no string sliding noise. This can be considered a pro or a con depending on your preferences. It's also useful considering the next point... Wound G = nigh impossible full step bends. The ECG24s are already thicker than typical round wound strings, and the G string in this set requires a lot of effort to get a full step bend. It's possible, but requires a more effort than I'm used to - or even capable of - doing casually. But with the noiseless sliding, it's easy enough to slide up that full step when you can to compensate. Thicker = Setup adjustments. I used these on guitars that were set up with 9s prior. It took a little bit of tweaking to get the action back to where I liked it. Not a ton, but a little. There were zero changes needed at the nut, these should slot right in to any guitar set up for standard gauge strings. On the Jaguar, they replaced what I set up most of my guitars with; a set of D'Addario EXL120s. They, unsurprisingly, darken the tone compared to a set of light gauge strings and create a very mid-forward timbre. I like the way they feel, and it's a fun change of pace, but I'll probably buy the ECG23PLs next to see if I can get back some of that brightness. If those don't do it, I might go back to EXL120s. That's just how I like my Jaguar to sound. Your tastes and preferences may be different. On the Jazzmaster, Wow. I had always heard that Jazzmasters benefit greatly from flat wounds, but I never wanted to believe it. Now I'm a believer. Anyone who's picked up a JM can attest to the amount of treble they typically put out. The ECG24s took that treble heavy EQ and effectively flattened it out. It now has an excellent and pleasant balance across the whole frequency range to my ear. The treble bite remains, but it's been tamed to a level that isn't as harsh on the ears. They also seem to have deadened the sympathetic vibrations that JM bridges are known to inherently have. They've been effectively eliminated from mine, and I'm still using the stock threaded saddles that the guitar came with. I will definitely continue using these for my JM. Overall, I say they're worth a try on any guitar you may own. But, they are a must-try for anyone that owns a Jazzmaster. Pro Tip: If you want to try flats and still want brighter tones, get an EQ pedal. Everyone should have a Boss GE-7 in their arsenal anyway.
Review: Incredible Smoothness and Warm, Mellow Tones! - D’Addario XL Chromes Electric Guitar Strings deliver exactly what they promise—a buttery-smooth feel and rich, mellow tones. The flat-wound design minimizes finger noise and makes sliding effortless, while the polished stainless steel wrap adds a layer of sophistication to your sound. Perfect for jazz or any style requiring warmth and depth, these strings maintain excellent intonation and durability. Highly recommended for musicians looking to elevate their tone with ultra-smooth playability!

## Features

- MELLOW TONE - XL Chromes are a flat wound electric guitar string, which provide a mellower tone than round wound strings.
- SMOOTH, WARM TONES - Chromes’ stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and the warmest tone you’ll find from an electric string.
- HEX-CORE - Like all D’Addario electric guitar 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 electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006OHVK2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #784 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #19 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Color Name | ECG23 - Extra Light |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,419) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.1 ounces |
| Item model number | ECG23 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.75 x 0.32 x 4.75 inches |
| Size | Extra Light, 10-48 |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material | Chrome |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** ECG23 - Extra Light
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Extra Light
- **String Material Type:** Chrome

## Images

![D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Chromes Electric Guitar Strings - Flat Wound - Polished for Ultra-Smooth Feel and Warm, Mellow Tone - ECG23 - Extra Light, 10-48, 1-Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PBF9T898L.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If I get these strings and play Jazz â" do I have to buy a hat?**
A: You do not absolutely have to buy a hat, but if you don't you will probably will never be able to play a flat 13th chord or enjoy non-filtered cigarettes.

**Q: 'Scuse the dumb question, but are these for acoustic or electric?**
A: Pretty sure, in the purest sense, they're meant for electric jazz guitars, such as that Gibson ES-Something-or-Other archtop guitar. I've never owned anything like that, but use them (10s or 11s) successfully on several different acoustic guitars. They are quiet compared to round wound strings, or even the flat wound elixirs, but you don't screech all around the neck at all. Hope that helps.

**Q: would these work for an acoustical guitar?**
A: It's all about the tone you want.  These strings sound "different" from typical acoustic strings, not as bright and not as loud, so I put them on my acoustic guitar to give them a whirl and I instantly thought I should take them off.  However, after playing them for a few days I started to "work with them" and I have become a fan of these strings.  They are silky smooth and are a joy to play.  My fingers feel happy after playing and I have found new sounds that only these strings can produce on my acoustic.  These strings have made me play cleaner and more volume-balanced (no notes "stick out" from the others) in a song unless I want them to.  I have two acoustic guitars and one of them will always have these strings on!  I have become partial to the unique sound these strings deliver.

**Q: would the 10-48 strings sit in my 10-46 guitar?**
A: Yes
You might want to file the 48 notch if it seems small. I always use graphite to help with friction.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for mellow tones in general - Superb for Jazzmasters
*by K***M on September 12, 2025*

I used these on both my Jaguar (Am Pro II) and Jazzmaster (Am Original 60s). How they're different form round wound strings: Flat wound = no string sliding noise. This can be considered a pro or a con depending on your preferences. It's also useful considering the next point... Wound G = nigh impossible full step bends. The ECG24s are already thicker than typical round wound strings, and the G string in this set requires a lot of effort to get a full step bend. It's possible, but requires a more effort than I'm used to - or even capable of - doing casually. But with the noiseless sliding, it's easy enough to slide up that full step when you can to compensate. Thicker = Setup adjustments. I used these on guitars that were set up with 9s prior. It took a little bit of tweaking to get the action back to where I liked it. Not a ton, but a little. There were zero changes needed at the nut, these should slot right in to any guitar set up for standard gauge strings. On the Jaguar, they replaced what I set up most of my guitars with; a set of D'Addario EXL120s. They, unsurprisingly, darken the tone compared to a set of light gauge strings and create a very mid-forward timbre. I like the way they feel, and it's a fun change of pace, but I'll probably buy the ECG23PLs next to see if I can get back some of that brightness. If those don't do it, I might go back to EXL120s. That's just how I like my Jaguar to sound. Your tastes and preferences may be different. On the Jazzmaster, Wow. I had always heard that Jazzmasters benefit greatly from flat wounds, but I never wanted to believe it. Now I'm a believer. Anyone who's picked up a JM can attest to the amount of treble they typically put out. The ECG24s took that treble heavy EQ and effectively flattened it out. It now has an excellent and pleasant balance across the whole frequency range to my ear. The treble bite remains, but it's been tamed to a level that isn't as harsh on the ears. They also seem to have deadened the sympathetic vibrations that JM bridges are known to inherently have. They've been effectively eliminated from mine, and I'm still using the stock threaded saddles that the guitar came with. I will definitely continue using these for my JM. Overall, I say they're worth a try on any guitar you may own. But, they are a must-try for anyone that owns a Jazzmaster. Pro Tip: If you want to try flats and still want brighter tones, get an EQ pedal. Everyone should have a Boss GE-7 in their arsenal anyway.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Smoothness and Warm, Mellow Tones!
*by R***Y on December 15, 2024*

D’Addario XL Chromes Electric Guitar Strings deliver exactly what they promise—a buttery-smooth feel and rich, mellow tones. The flat-wound design minimizes finger noise and makes sliding effortless, while the polished stainless steel wrap adds a layer of sophistication to your sound. Perfect for jazz or any style requiring warmth and depth, these strings maintain excellent intonation and durability. Highly recommended for musicians looking to elevate their tone with ultra-smooth playability!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ bought these by accident - they are uncomfortable but I'm amazed by their sound
*by T***O on March 22, 2025*

I'm sure why I bought these and had no idea what I was getting into. I like to play a jazzmaster heavily overdriven through a boss blues and then a fuzz pedal, preceded by a wah, through a fender Princeton. Sound is like heavy david gilmour. These strings are very different from anything I've used in the past, which have always been cheap ernie ball wound strings. Here are the cons (after a couple days of playing): They feel weird - very unnatural without the regular wound feel. My fingers do not slide as well on them - they feel sticky, kinda like a suction cup feel. Also, the G string (well I tune a step down, but you know what I mean). - is really weird. It is not your typical thiner string. It is a fat one, and it's really hard to bend it up a half step. I mean, it IS possible, but you have to bend it really far to bring the note up a whole step. Weird. The B & E are bendable, yet thicker than I'm used to. When I first installed these strings, I was like WTF, and actually was thinking to rip them off and replace them. But, I didn't have any other strings on hand, so I just played my guitar like usual, jamming out to some blues, classic rock, psychedelic backing tracks. Then I began to notice - the guitar's voice had been significantly altered. And here is the reason I'm not really sure what I'm gonna do, and I may even leave them on, or buy a second guitar, maybe a strat, which I can set up with regular strings --- the Jazzmaster, with these strings, changes sound so much, it's unbelievable. It adds balls, weight, grit....it almost makes it sound like what I'd imagine a reallly good Les Paul might sound like (that's a guess). For anything that involves non-soloing - playing chords, playing songs, there is a significant improvement in sound. The guitar now, through the setup I'm using, has without a doubt the best sound I've ever been able to produce in my life. I'm going to have a hard time taking these strings off this thing because of that. I was a little concerned my fingers might take too much of a beating trying to bend these fat ass strings, but idk - I think I'm gonna try to limit my playing to ~30 min / day while my fingers adapt and stick with these, and like I said, maybe get a second guitar that's set up with regular strings ( nickel wound 10 - 13 - 15 xxx ). Here's another thing - so an issue I have when soloing is I am going in the direction where I play so many notes I kinda sometimes feel like I'm just jabbering away and making sounds without making musical statements. What these thicker strings do for me, is they kinda make it harder to play quite as fast, but each note you do play will have more character, so it encourages me at least to slow down a little and really enjoy the articulation??? ( the character ) you can put into less notes. In other words - my playing actually sounds, to me, more professional, more like what I hear on great records....bottom line, these are friggin amazing, yet uncomfortable in ways, strings.

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