D'Addario CG042 Single Bass String

Flat Wound Electric Guitar String for Warm, Mellow Tone

The D'Addario CG042 is a single replacement string from the XL Chromes Flat Wound Singles line, designed specifically for electric guitar. At .042" gauge, it serves as a standard 4th string (D) in many common electric guitar string sets, making it the go-to choice when one string wears out before the rest. Stainless steel ribbon winding is polished to an ultra-smooth finish, eliminating the finger squeak common with roundwound strings while delivering the warm, mellow tone that defines the Chromes series. Each string is made in the USA at D'Addario's New York production facility, ensuring consistent quality whether used as a replacement or to build a fully customized set.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1
• Gauge: .042" / 1.07 mm
• Wrap Material: Stainless Steel
• Winding Type: Flat Wound
• Coating: Uncoated
• Set Type: Singles
• Instrument Type: Electric Guitar

Ideal for Jazz, Blues, and Fingerstyle Players

The CG042 is the right choice for electric guitarists who need a single replacement string in the .042" gauge range, particularly those playing jazz, blues, Motown, or classic rock styles where the warm, mellow character of flat wounds is preferred. Fingerstyle players benefit from the ultra-smooth polished surface, which reduces finger noise during chord changes and slides. This single string also suits players building custom sets with non-standard gauges or mixed tensions, allowing them to replace just one position without purchasing a full set. The D'Addario Chromes series works well on both archtop and solidbody electric guitars equipped with humbucker or single-coil pickups.