XL Chromes are renowned for their warm and mellow bass tones. These flat wound strings offer an ultra-smooth feel and produce a dark, yet warm tone with no finger noise as you move across the fretboard. Crafted with a high carbon steel core, Chromes feature stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire meticulously wound onto interlocking under-windings and precisely polished for unmatched smoothness and tonal presence that seamlessly blends into the mix. Designed for 5-string basses, the 45-132 Regular Light gauge strings include a low B-string, enhancing their popularity as our most sought-after bass gauge.