--- product_id: 1363621 title: "XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings ECG23, 10-48 | XL Chromes flatwounds deliver ultra-smooth feel, warm jazz tone, reduced finger noise and exceptional durability." brand: "d'addario" price: "₩55691" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1363621-xl-chromes-flatwound-electric-guitar-strings-ecg23-10-48-xl store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Warm, Mellow Tone with No Finger Noise Extra Light Gauge 10-48 Stainless Steel Flatwound Ribbon Wrap XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings ECG23, 10-48 | XL Chromes flatwounds deliver ultra-smooth feel, warm jazz tone, reduced finger noise and exceptional durability. **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** ₩55691 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your tone, silence the noise — play like the pros with D'Addario XL Chromes! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings ECG23, 10-48 | XL Chromes flatwounds deliver ultra-smooth feel, warm jazz tone, reduced finger noise and exceptional durability. by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** ₩55691 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1363621-xl-chromes-flatwound-electric-guitar-strings-ecg23-10-48-xl) ## 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 - • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted with cutting-edge tech in New York, guaranteeing premium quality every set. - • **Versatile Genre Mastery:** Perfect for jazz, blues, rockabilly, and beyond—strings that adapt to your unique sound. - • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Polished flatwound strings eliminate finger noise for effortless fretboard glides. - • **Warmth That Commands the Room:** Experience the signature mellow tone favored by jazz legends and discerning pros alike. - • **Precision Engineered Durability:** Hex-Core construction ensures consistent intonation and long-lasting performance. ## Overview D'Addario XL Chromes ECG23 are extra light gauge (10-48) flatwound electric guitar strings crafted from polished stainless steel ribbon wire. Engineered with a proprietary Hex-Core for precise intonation and durability, these strings deliver a warm, mellow tone with virtually no finger noise, making them a top choice for jazz, blues, and rockabilly players. Manufactured in the USA with state-of-the-art technology, they offer smooth playability and consistent performance, ideal for 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. EARN REWARD POINTS with the code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points. 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: Special sound & feel - Long time player, but first time to play Chromes or any flat wound. Put them on my go-to ES-339 semi-hollow and a rarely played Telecaster. Both had been strung with Pure Nickels and had been for some time, 12s & 11s respectively. But, playing them with Chromes has been a truely enjoyable experience, sonically and tactile-wise. The Chromes have a unique and special tone that I really like. They are warm with fewer overtones allowing the fundamental to stand out. For much of the jazz-blues music I play, they sound even better than the Pure Nickels. I was particulary surprised at difference they made on the Telecaster, resulting in a lot more play. On the downside, the Chromes relative lack of overtones & sustain will limit them for other types of music. The 12s I put on the 339 are stiff, and making even half-step and smaller bends on the treble strings took some effort. However, tuned down a 1/2 step, full step bends were doable but still not easy. Basically, if you need to bend, these are a poor option. Vibrato is also more difficult even tuned down. However, the 10s I put on the Tele allowed me to do full bends and vibrato with the about same effort as with Pure Nickel 11s. Incredibly smooth. The feel is quite different from round wound strings, but in a good way, and the finger noise is gone. I don't play slide, but I can see that the Chromes would work well with that. Although I like the Chromes sound, the Pure Nickels are just more versatile with easier bends, more sustain, and a brighter & better mid-range. On the 339, I'll eventually go back to Pure Nickels, but on the Tele I'll likely keep using Chromes. ## Features - Smooth, Mellow Tone: These flat wound electric guitar strings provide a warmer, mellower tone than round wound strings, providing the smoothest feel while allowing movement across the fretboard with no finger noise - Consistent and Durable: XL Chromes feature stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and warmth; Made with our proprietary Hex-Core to ensure perfect intonation, consistency and durability - Strings for Every Style: From jazz to metal to rock, bluegrass, blues, folk and more, we make great sounding strings for every genre and level from beginner to pro, including strings for bass, acoustic, classical, and 12-string - Sound Better, Play Better: Shop our whole collection of guitar accessories including string winders, picks, straps, capos, tuners, cables, gear bags and cases, plus strings for banjo, mandolin, ukelele and more - Made in the USA: As the world’s largest and most respected maker of musical accessories, D’Addario guitar strings are made to exacting specifications at our cutting edge New York production facility ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0006OHVK2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #677 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #9 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Metal | | Brand | D'Addario | | Brand Name | D'Addario | | Coating Description | Coated | | Color | ECG23 - Extra Light | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,549 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954920036 | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Type Name | Acoustic Upright Bass | | Item Weight | 2.86 g | | Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | ECG23 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | ECG23 | | Model Number | ECG23 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar | | Set Name | ECG23 | | Sound Profile | Warm, Mellow | | String Gauge | Extra Light | | String Material Type | Chrome | | UPC | 019954920036 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | D'addario strives to be a customer-centric company dedicated to producing the highest quality musical instrument accessories in the world. If you have purchased a d'addario product that you believe to be defective, we invite you to submit a contact us form, selecting defect/warranty as inquiry type. We are committed to providing a fair resolution and hope that you will want to continue supporting … | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Color:** ECG23 - Extra Light - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String Gauge:** Extra Light - **String Material Type:** Chrome ## Images ![XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings ECG23, 10-48 | XL Chromes flatwounds deliver ultra-smooth feel, warm jazz tone, reduced finger noise and exceptional durability. - 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Special sound & feel *by M***R on July 22, 2026* Long time player, but first time to play Chromes or any flat wound. Put them on my go-to ES-339 semi-hollow and a rarely played Telecaster. Both had been strung with Pure Nickels and had been for some time, 12s & 11s respectively. But, playing them with Chromes has been a truely enjoyable experience, sonically and tactile-wise. The Chromes have a unique and special tone that I really like. They are warm with fewer overtones allowing the fundamental to stand out. For much of the jazz-blues music I play, they sound even better than the Pure Nickels. I was particulary surprised at difference they made on the Telecaster, resulting in a lot more play. On the downside, the Chromes relative lack of overtones & sustain will limit them for other types of music. The 12s I put on the 339 are stiff, and making even half-step and smaller bends on the treble strings took some effort. However, tuned down a 1/2 step, full step bends were doable but still not easy. Basically, if you need to bend, these are a poor option. Vibrato is also more difficult even tuned down. However, the 10s I put on the Tele allowed me to do full bends and vibrato with the about same effort as with Pure Nickel 11s. Incredibly smooth. The feel is quite different from round wound strings, but in a good way, and the finger noise is gone. I don't play slide, but I can see that the Chromes would work well with that. Although I like the Chromes sound, the Pure Nickels are just more versatile with easier bends, more sustain, and a brighter & better mid-range. On the 339, I'll eventually go back to Pure Nickels, but on the Tele I'll likely keep using Chromes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - 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 - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings - Semi-Flat Wound - Bright Tone, Smooth Feel, Reduced Finger Noise - EHR310 - Regular Light, 10-46 - D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EXL110-3D - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 10-46 Regular Light, 3-Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1363621-xl-chromes-flatwound-electric-guitar-strings-ecg23-10-48-xl](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1363621-xl-chromes-flatwound-electric-guitar-strings-ecg23-10-48-xl) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*