If I get these strings and play Jazz â" do I have to buy a hat?

You do not absolutely have to buy a hat, but if you don't you will probably will never be able to play a flat 13th chord or enjoy non-filtered cigarettes.

'Scuse the dumb question, but are these for acoustic or electric?

Pretty sure, in the purest sense, they're meant for electric jazz guitars, such as that Gibson ES-Something-or-Other archtop guitar. I've never owned anything like that, but use them (10s or 11s) successfully on several different acoustic guitars. They are quiet compared to round wound strings, or even the flat wound elixirs, but you don't screech all around the neck at all. Hope that helps.

would these work for an acoustical guitar?

It's all about the tone you want. These strings sound "different" from typical acoustic strings, not as bright and not as loud, so I put them on my acoustic guitar to give them a whirl and I instantly thought I should take them off. However, after playing them for a few days I started to "work with them" and I have become a fan of these strings. They are silky smooth and are a joy to play. My fingers feel happy after playing and I have found new sounds that only these strings can produce on my acoustic. These strings have made me play cleaner and more volume-balanced (no notes "stick out" from the others) in a song unless I want them to. I have two acoustic guitars and one of them will always have these strings on! I have become partial to the unique sound these strings deliver.

would the 10-48 strings sit in my 10-46 guitar?

Yes You might want to file the 48 notch if it seems small. I always use graphite to help with friction.

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XL Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings ECG23, 10-48 | XL Chromes flatwounds deliver ultra-smooth feel, warm jazz tone, reduced finger noise and exceptional durability.

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Brand
D'Addario
Color
ECG23 - Extra
Instrument
Electric
String Gauge
Extra Light
String Material Type
Chrome

✨Polished flatwound stainless steel for ultra-smooth feel

🎸Extra Light 10-48 gauge for effortless play

🇺🇸Made in USA with precision and quality

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🎶 Glide into the smoothest groove with D'Addario XL Chromes – where warmth meets precision.

WARM MELLOW TONE - Flatwound design delivers the smoothest, richest sound—perfect for jazz and blues vibes.
PRECISION HEX CORE - Proprietary hex-core ensures perfect intonation and consistent feel every time you play.
ECO FRIENDLY REWARDS - Register your set to earn Players Circle points and join a community of passionate musicians.
TRUSTED CRAFTSMANSHIP - Manufactured in New York with state-of-the-art tech for unmatched durability and tone.
ULTRA SMOOTH PLAYABILITY - Polished stainless steel ribbon wrap minimizes finger noise and maximizes fretboard glide.

D'Addario XL Chromes ECG23 are extra light (10-48 gauge) flatwound electric guitar strings crafted with polished stainless steel ribbon wire over a high carbon steel hex-core. Designed for a warm, mellow tone and ultra-smooth feel, these strings reduce finger noise and offer consistent intonation. Made in the USA with precision manufacturing, they are favored by jazz and blues guitarists seeking rich, smooth sound and reliable durability.

Specifications

ASIN	B0006OHVK2
Best Sellers Rank	#408 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #9 in Electric Guitar Strings
Body Material Type	Metal
Brand Name	D'Addario
Coating Description	Coated
Color	ECG23 - Extra Light
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,534)
Finish Type	Polished
Global Trade Identification Number	00019954920036
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Item Type Name	Acoustic Upright Bass
Item Weight	0.1 Ounces
Manufacturer	D'Addario &Co. Inc
Manufacturer Part Number	ECG23
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Name	ECG23
Model Number	ECG23
Recommended Uses For Product	Electric Guitar
Set Name	ECG23
Sound Profile	Warm, Mellow
String Gauge	Extra Light
String Material Type	Chrome
UPC	019954920036
Unit Count	1.0 Count
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