D'Addario ECG23 Chromes Flat Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Extra Light, 10-48
Designed for players who crave a vintage-inspired electric guitar voice with a silk-smooth playing surface, D'Addario ECG23 Chromes Flat Wound Electric Guitar Strings come in an extra-light gauge (10-48) for effortless fretting and bending without sacrificing tone.
These are D'Addario's lightest flatwound set, delivering a warm, mellow core with minimum tension. The "Ribbon" winding is meticulously polished to deliver a consistent, ultra-smooth feel across every string and reduce finger noise so your chords ring clean and your slides glide smoothly.
What makes ECG23 stand out
- Ultra-smooth feel thanks to Ribbon-wound, polished construction that minimizes friction under the fingers.
- Warm, mellow tone that sits nicely in classic jazz and clean electric tones without harsh brightness.
- Light tension for easier playability—perfect for beginners exploring flatwounds or players seeking a relaxed feel for long practice sessions.
- Balanced string gauges (.010,.014 plain steel;.020,.028,.038,.048 nickel-wound) designed for smooth response and consistent intonation.
- Fresh from packaging with corrosion-resistant packaging to ensure the strings sound bright and are easy to install.
- Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance standards.
Who it's ideal for: jazz players blending into modern electrics, players seeking a refined, vintage flavor on a modern guitar, and anyone who wants a forgiving, low-tension setup that still delivers musical presence. If you want a creamy clean tone with subtle bloom on your chords and a silky feel on every fret, ECG23 is a natural fit.
Use cases and tips
Use cases:
- Jazz comping and smooth chord work on single-coil or humbucker-equipped electrics.
- Rhythm parts where a less bright, more musical midrange helps your tone sit in the mix.
- Recording clean passages where the smooth attack and reduced finger noise shine.
Tips:
- Because these are flatwounds with lighter tension, you may notice a slightly different feel when bending—adjust your attack accordingly.
- Follow standard winding and stretching procedures after installation to settle in quickly.
- Store unused strings in their packaging to maintain freshness; the packaging is designed to keep corrosion at bay.
Made in the U.S.A. with D'Addario's commitment to quality, ECG23 Chromes bring a distinct, enduring warmth to your electric guitar, letting you explore a sophisticated, vintage-inspired voice without sacrificing your modern comfort or tuning stability.
