Daddario ECB81S Reviews

Bright flatwounds

I tried these flatwounds because I heard so many people rave about them.

They definitely look like high quality strings, but I didn't like the brightness of sound compared to La Bella 760s and they didn't feel as silky smooth like the La Bellas either.

If you are used to roundwounds and would like to switch to flats without losing too much brightness, this might be the string for you.

WHERE the best strings

I've been using them for a long time, but in a last 2 packages there was problems: 1) A string had a strange vibration and it was buzzing at 8th fret. 2) Brand new package E string was damaged near 3rd fret and after 4th fret until the last fret is a disonance in tone. Now I switched to DaDario semi-flats which are the best strings I've ever used. Same feel as these flatwounds but not that muddy.

Not suited for Mustang Bass

This strings are too short for a Mustang bass (chords through body Bass). Buy Medium strings (M) instead.

Best flats around IMO

My goto brand for flats. Love the feel, sound and quality of the Chromes. I use these on my short and full scales. Flats for life :)

Great sound

Great sound for short scale basses. I use a single p-pickup mustang and it's a perfect match. Cannot recommend enough!

Smoothie

Great flat wounds for my fender short scale. Brighter than other flats which is what I was looking for.

Daddario Quality

I used these on my Hofner Ignition Bass.

They are warm sounding and have that great flatwound feel.

My one complaint would be the price but all flatwound bass strings are expensive, these are at the higher end of the price scale.

Daddario are always excellent quality so you can rely on them for all your string needs.

Excellent

Superb sounding and feeling strings!

My favourite strings

I've been through many string sets for short scale basses and these just feel great and sound great. Make no mistake, they are quite dark sounding strings but for my needs (RnB style playing with a thumb or jazz walking bass style with two fingers) that's just perfect. Expensive? Yes, but they'll last a very long time.

Smooth warm sound!

Bought these strings for my Jaguar shortscale bass and had it for some time now. I love the deep and warm sound of these strings, they are smooth to touch although they feel kind of sticky (they are not as smooth as I expected) but it causes no problems. They cut through the mix well and are perfect for someone looking for a deep vintage sound.

Always reliable quality from Daddario. Wish they did a hybrid set of 40-100 though.

Like all their strings, bass and guitar, these are consistently great and don't cost the earth. I wish they had a hybrid set in 40, 60, 80, 100 gauges, but I have found a work around (albeit expensive). I just use the 100 and 80 with a 60 and 40 from a standard 34" set -as these are not too thick to go through the tuner posts and the extra length can just simply be cut off. Does mean I'm amassing a nice and useless collection of short scale 45 and 65 strings though....wonder if I'll ever find a buyer or use for them!

Vintage Tone

I put these flats on my Gibson SG bass and boy what versatile strings these are. Not only can you get a mellow 60s R&B sound from them but unlike other flats these can really growl and create a harsher sound if needs be. I highly recommend these.

The best bass strings for a true short scale

Using these strings since long time and have never lost bright and warm sound.

Set on different electric basses, such as Epi Viola, Hamer Slammer, Fender Rascal, etc.

Warning, keep an eye on the length of your bass before buy them.

Depending on bass type, the sound is slightly different but kept a pitch, that many would call it 'vintage' in this time.

I prefer playing with a pick, but still with fingers the feeling is much more on bass tones.

Overall, what I love of these strings is the sensation of slipping way with my fingers on the neck. And I guess they have influenced my bass playing style.

Strongly recommended.

Flatwound strings for short scale bass...

Fitted these to my Epiphone EB0 short scale bass guitar and they are perfect. Won't hurt your fingers as much as roundwound strings will and are smooth and quiet while moving up and down the fretboard. Will definitely buy again!

Good strings

These are nice strings. They're (obviously) smooth, play well, hold tuning well and have a nice warm, rounded thump to them.

I like them - and use them on both my short-scale basses.