Smooth-sounding, smooth-playing flatwound for warm tone.
The D'Addario XL Chromes flatwound Jazz Light Electric Guitar Strings, model ECG24, are made with high-carbon steel cores and stainless-steel windings polished to a glassy smooth finish. These flatwound strings provide a rich, warm tone perfect for jazz, R&B, and rockabilly styles. The XL Chromes Jazz Light gauge offers a balanced tension that's ideal for versatile, traditional jazz playing.
Flatwound Construction Produces a Distinctive Sound
The XL Chromes Jazz Light strings are wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire, precisely polished through a multi-step process for a silky feel and tone. This flatwound construction gives guitars a damped, mellow sound that cuts through mixes. The stainless-steel windings are corrosion-resistant, producing a consistent tone gig after gig.
Optimal Tension for Jazz Playing
The .011-.050 gauge of the XL Chromes Jazz Light offers a tension that's perfect for jazz guitarists. The lighter gauge makes complex chords and quick runs across the fretboard effortless while still providing enough tension for a balanced, resonant tone. The XL Chromes Jazz Light strings slot into any jazz guitar to deliver the vintage vibe that defined the genre.
Premium Materials and Craftsmanship
D'Addario has been making strings for over 300 years, pioneering techniques still used today. The XL Chromes Jazz Light strings are made in the USA. . . using state-of-the-art, computer-controlled winding machinery to produce strings with unmatched consistency. The proprietary alloys and polishing process D'Addario developed produce strings with a peerless blend of tone, feel, and intonation.
The Players' Choice for Smooth Jazz Tones
Ask any jazz guitarist about getting that classic jazz tone, and they'll point you to flatwound strings. For over 50 years, the XL Chromes have been the flatwound strings of choice for discerning jazz musicians thanks to their distinctive mellow tone and silky feel. Experience the sound that defined jazz yourself—the D'Addario ECG24 Flatwound Chromes Jazz Light Electric Guitar Strings.
