What basses do these fit?

They fit long-scale basses with a scale length up to 36 1/4 inches. Measure from the ball end to the nut before buying.

Are these flatwound or roundwound?

Flatwound. The stainless steel ribbon is flattened and polished, giving a smooth feel and a warm, mellow tone.

How light is this set?

It is D'Addario's lightest flatwound bass set, gauged .040, .060, .075 and .095. Tension runs about 35 to 45 lbs per string.

Is $35.97 a good price?

It is the best new price found across four stores as of November 7, 2026, and sits at the low end of the usual range for this set.

One set of four strings: G .040, D .060, A .075 and E .095, in corrosion-resistant packaging.

Do they fit a short-scale bass?

No. These are long-scale strings. Short-scale basses need a dedicated short-scale set.

Where can I buy the D'Addario ECB80 Bass Guitar Strings Light 40-95 Long Scale?

10 stores we checked sell it, including Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments & Pro Audio, Fret Nation, Strait Music, Amazon, The Pied Piper Music Store.

D'Addario ECB80 Chromes Bass Strings Price History: Lowest $35.97

Q: Where is the D'Addario ECB80 Bass Guitar Strings Light 40-95 Long Scale cheapest?

At Fret Nation, for $35.97, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the D'Addario ECB80 Bass Guitar Strings Light 40-95 Long Scale?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

What reviewers say

Flatwound players rate Chromes for their warm, thumpy tone and slick feel, and the light gauge draws praise from players who find heavier flats stiff. Some miss the brightness of roundwounds and note flats take time to settle.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners describe a warm, mellow voice with a deep, rich bottom end.
FeelPraisedThe polished flatwound surface is called smooth and easy on the fingers.
BrightnessCriticisedPlayers wanting attack and sustain find flats duller than roundwounds.
GaugeMixedThe light .040–.095 set suits some hands but feels thin to heavier players.
PriceCriticisedFlatwounds cost noticeably more than comparable roundwound sets.

From Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments & Pro Audio

D'Addario's lightest flatwound bass strings
Known for warm, mellow tone and smooth polished feel
Deep, rich low bottom end
Flatwound choice of jazz, R&B and pop musicians
Fits long scale basses with string scale length up to 36 1/4 inches
Wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire polished to an incredibly smooth surface

Sizes: Light 40-95
Materials: Flattened stainless steel ribbon wire
Fit: Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
Sizing: Light gauge 40-95; fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches
Shipping: Free shipping on most orders over a stated amount; shipping calculated at checkout; buy online and pick up in-store available; same-day local delivery available
In the box: D'Addario ECB80 Bass Guitar Strings Light 40-95 Long Scale

About the D'Addario ECB80 Bass Guitar Strings Light 40-95 Long Scale

NB These strings measure 37" / 94cm from the ball end to the start of the silk winding. These strings have Blue Silk at both ends of the string.

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ECB80, D'Addario's lightest Flatwound bass strings, are known for their warm, mellow tone and smooth polished feel. Chromes deliver a deep, rich low bottom end which makes them the flat wound choice of Jazz, R&B and Pop musicians. Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches.

• D'Addario's lightest gauge flatwound bass guitar set

• Ribbon wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone

• Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches

• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance

• String Gauges: Wound .040, .060, .075, .095

• Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh