ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound, Light, 12-52

D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound Light — Warm Tone, Silky Feel

The D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound strings have earned a loyal following among jazz, blues, and vintage-style players for good reason. Each string is wound with polished chrome steel over a hex core, then finished to produce an exceptionally smooth surface that feels unlike any roundwound string on the market.

Key Features

• Light gauge set: .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .052
• Polished chrome steel flatwound winding
• Hex core for improved tuning stability and intonation
• Dramatically reduced finger squeak for cleaner recordings and live performances
• Warm, round, mellow tone with pronounced midrange character
• Reduced fret and fretboard wear compared to roundwound strings
• Compatible with solid body, semi-hollow, and archtop electric guitars

Ideal For

These strings are a natural fit for jazz guitarists, blues players, rockabilly pickers, and anyone chasing a vintage, warm tone with minimal string noise. The 12-52 light gauge provides enough tension for accurate intonation and solid sustain while still allowing comfortable chord work and moderate bends across a variety of playing styles.