D'ADDARIO 10-48 Extra Light, Plain Third, XL Chromes
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Polished stainless steel flatwound strings: ultra-smooth feel, natural glide, and almost no finger noise.
- Warm and mellow tone: a round, full low end, ideal for clean and elegant playing in jazz, blues, and soul.
- D'Addario Hex-Core: precise intonation, consistent tension, and reliable durability through concerts and rehearsals.
- 10-48 gauge with plain G string: the lightest of the Chromes, offering more flexibility for bends and immediate comfort.
Manufacturer Information
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The "reference" flatwound for a mellow sound and premium feel
The XL Chromes are designed for guitarists seeking electric guitar strings with a warm character and a softer attack than roundwound strings. Their sound naturally blends into the mix while maintaining a generous and musical low spectrum. The result: a very appreciated "mellow" tone among jazz players, but also perfect for expressive blues licks and clean rhythms.
Playing comfort, silence, and accuracy: made for the demanding musician
Thanks to their polished stainless steel flatwound ribbon, these strings offer an unparalleled smooth glide along the neck. Movements become fluid, chords stay clear, and unwanted noises related to position changes are greatly reduced. The proprietary Hex-Core brings reassuring stability, with a consistent response string to string and intonation that stays in place.
Technical specifications
| Type | electric guitar flatwound strings | Core | Hex-Core for accuracy and stability |
| Model | D'Addario XL Chromes | Construction | flat wire wrapped over a series of nested underwindings |
| Gauge | 10-48 Extra Light Plain Third | Packaging | recyclable VCI pouch with Players Circle registration code |
| G string | plain steel string for increased flexibility | Manufacturing | USA, New York production site |
| Winding wire | precisely polished stainless steel flat ribbon | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What sound do 10-48 flatwound strings produce on electric guitar?
The stainless steel flatwound produces a softer attack and a warm character. The low end remains rich, with a mellow tone suitable for jazz, blues, and clean rhythm playing.
Do D'Addario XL Chromes 10-48 have a plain third string?
This "Plain Third" set includes an unwound third string. The gauge indicated is Extra Light 10-48.
Do XL Chromes strings reduce fret noise?
The flatwound is carefully polished to make movement on the fretboard smoother. Unwanted noise from position shifts is significantly reduced.
What is the construction of D'Addario XL Chromes?
These strings have a Hex-Core hexagonal core designed for stability and tuning accuracy. The flatwound is wrapped over interlocking winding cores. This construction ensures consistent response across strings.
Where are the XL Chromes 10-48 made?
They are manufactured in the United States, at D'Addario's production facility in New York.
