If you've ever wanted something between round wound and flat wound bass strings, D'Addario's XL Half Rounds are worth a close look. The ENR71-6 is a 6-string set in Regular Light gauge (30–130), built for long scale basses and designed to give you the feel of a flatter string without giving up the tone of a rounder one.
The process behind these strings is pretty straightforward: they start as round wound strings with stainless steel, then get precision ground until the outer surface is smooth and "semi-flat." What you're left with is a string that plays with a smoother feel and reduced finger noise compared to standard round wounds, while still delivering a semi-bright tone that flat wounds can't quite match. The 6-string format extends the standard 4-string Regular Light gauge by adding a low B on the bottom and a high C on top — giving extended-range players the full run of the neck in a familiar tension profile. This set fits long scale basses with a scale length up to 36¼ inches.
Product Features:
- 6-string Regular Light set, gauges: .030, .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
- Long scale — fits basses up to 36¼" scale length
- Stainless steel round wound, then precision ground to a smooth "semi-flat" surface
- Hex-core construction for consistent intonation and dimensional stability
- Includes low B and high C strings for extended-range coverage
- Packed in corrosion-resistant, environmentally friendly VCI packaging
Brand: D'Addario
Model: XL Half Rounds ENR71-6
SKU: ENR71-6
Condition: New
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