---
product_id: 55137200
title: "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: "E£ 4742"
currency: EGP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/55137200-guitar-strings-xl-chromes-electric-guitar-strings-flat-wound-polished
store_origin: EG
region: Egypt
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# Flat wound for mellow tone Hex-Core for perfect intonation Made in USA precision 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:** E£ 4742
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your tone with the smoothest strings in the game — feel the difference, hear the warmth!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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?** E£ 4742 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.eg](https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/55137200-guitar-strings-xl-chromes-electric-guitar-strings-flat-wound-polished)

## 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

- • **Warm, Mellow Tone:** Crafted to deliver rich, vintage-inspired warmth that stands out in jazz, blues, and classic rock genres.
- • **Precision Hex-Core:** Proprietary hexagonal core ensures consistent tension, perfect intonation, and long-lasting durability for professional reliability.
- • **Earn While You Play:** Register your set with the recyclable VCI bag code to collect Players Circle points and unlock exclusive rewards.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Manufactured in New York with exacting standards, guaranteeing premium quality and supporting local craftsmanship.
- • **Ultra-Smooth Flat Wound:** Experience buttery smooth playability with polished stainless steel ribbon wraps that reduce finger noise and enhance comfort.

## Overview

D'Addario XL Chromes are extra light, flat wound electric guitar strings (10-48 gauge) designed for players seeking a warm, mellow tone with ultra-smooth feel. Featuring polished stainless steel ribbon wraps and a proprietary Hex-Core for perfect intonation and durability, these strings reduce finger noise and maintain consistent sound longer than typical round wounds. Made in the USA, they come with a Players Circle rewards code for added value.

## Description

Buy 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. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Love flats - but hate the G. Do not buy other brands, these are better. - Flats are awesome! Just make sure to adjust intonation after - it's only a 5-minute job and usually just needs a screwdriver. They sound great - not dead at all; and they keep a consistent sound for significantly more time than even expensive roundwounds. This is likely as they don't rust or get dirty basically at all. When you hear of bassists using 10+-year-old strings I'd imagine this is why. They're very quiet finger-noise-wise but you can still pick-scrape well enough with medium gain. "Jazz strings:" these work for cleans and neck pickups but also sound awesome for EVH stuff or classic rock just as well. Flats feel great and I swear keep in tune slightly better. Smoother surface, maybe? I use half of these for the wound strings and half of a "balanced tension" set for the plain. You can just buy a plain G and use the rest to save money - these will outlast many sets plain strings but are rather expensive. Quick note: other brands sell "flats" that are actually similar to the D'addario "half-rounds" which are also cool, but not true flats and without many of the benefits.
Review: Brilliant - Nice strings, good price, fast delivery

## 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 | 1,263 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 454 in Guitars & Gear |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Colour | multicoloured |
| Connector | 1/4" |
| Country Produced In | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,306) |
| Date First Available | 13 Aug. 2008 |
| Item Weight | 2.83 g |
| Item model number | ECG23 |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.06 x 0.82 x 12.06 cm; 2.83 g |
| Size | Extra Light, 10-48 |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Stainless Steel |
| Styling | Wrap |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** multicoloured
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Light
- **String material type:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![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 **Pattern, 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love flats - but hate the G. Do not buy other brands, these are better.
*by C***A on 16 April 2025*

Flats are awesome! Just make sure to adjust intonation after - it's only a 5-minute job and usually just needs a screwdriver. They sound great - not dead at all; and they keep a consistent sound for significantly more time than even expensive roundwounds. This is likely as they don't rust or get dirty basically at all. When you hear of bassists using 10+-year-old strings I'd imagine this is why. They're very quiet finger-noise-wise but you can still pick-scrape well enough with medium gain. "Jazz strings:" these work for cleans and neck pickups but also sound awesome for EVH stuff or classic rock just as well. Flats feel great and I swear keep in tune slightly better. Smoother surface, maybe? I use half of these for the wound strings and half of a "balanced tension" set for the plain. You can just buy a plain G and use the rest to save money - these will outlast many sets plain strings but are rather expensive. Quick note: other brands sell "flats" that are actually similar to the D'addario "half-rounds" which are also cool, but not true flats and without many of the benefits.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant
*by S***S on 26 October 2025*

Nice strings, good price, fast delivery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the extra £
*by P***P on 29 November 2024*

Hesitated buying for ages due to the price but ended up getting them finally, put them on my Fender Jaguar - and boy have they upgraded my setup. Most sets of strings need to be tuned a few times when you first put them on. Not these! Absolutely zero slipping. They sound fantastic too and feel great to play. Robust and can take a good bashing, but also work well for more subtle playing, bending and noodling. Obviously they need to be cut down to size as there’s quite a bit of excess string, so make sure you have wire cutters or a string multitool.

## 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
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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*