Flatwound string advice please

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  • KKJaleKKJale Frets: 982
    edited October 2017
    Sounds ideal then!

    I have GHS Precision flats on the 32" P-bass, LaBellas on the JV '57, and Pyramids on the JV '62. I like flats 


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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    KKJale said:
    Sounds ideal then!

    I have GHS Precision flats on my 32" P-bass, LaBellas on the '57, and Pyramids on the '62. I like flats  :)
    Me too. Got La Bella low tension flats on the '74 and they are great too...
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  • impmannimpmann Frets: 12646
    Wow... so much input!! Thanks... I never knew there were so many variances with bass strings. As a bass tourist, this is a genuine learning curve. Ta!

    Never Ever Bloody Anything Ever.

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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    impmann said:
    Wow... so much input!! Thanks... I never knew there were so many variances with bass strings. As a bass tourist, this is a genuine learning curve. Ta!

    I reckon there's more variance in bass strings than with guitar strings.

    The first culture shock is how long flatwounds last - expect 5-10 years for a good set.
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  • How are low tension strings in comparison to normal tension ones?
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    How are low tension strings in comparison to normal tension ones?
    Depends on your playing style a bit - mostly it's as it sounds on the tin. I'm a light touch and find I get more control and more punch/volume with higher tension
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  • SnapSnap Frets: 6256
    Daddario Chromes - they do a 45-105 set.

    Reasonably high tension, plenty of thump but some top end retained so they don't sound too "lifeless" - last for years and nice to play.

    I use them a lot (in fact, every bass except one which has La Bella low tension flats on, cos they seem to suit it better)

    Guve them a try - if you don't like them, unlike guitar strings you'll be able to flog them.
    I can second this. I bought @Bridgehouse 's Stingray, and it has Chromes on them. I've never had flatwounds before as I was worried they'd not have the edgy rasp of roundwounds, a tone I like. However, these have that edge, and they feel really good to play. I'm seriously considering putting them on my fretless too.
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  • speshul91speshul91 Frets: 1397
    Another roto bass lover here.
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  • impmannimpmann Frets: 12646
    I've fitted Chromes to the Shergold bass - blimey they are superb. Absolutely nailed what I wanted.

    Thanks for the advice.
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    impmann said:
    I've fitted Chromes to the Shergold bass - blimey they are superb. Absolutely nailed what I wanted.

    Thanks for the advice.
    Told ya ;)
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    BTW @impmann if you ever feel the need to relinquish ownership of that Shergold.. well.. ;)
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  • impmannimpmann Frets: 12646
    I may bring it along to the jam... :-)
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    impmann said:
    I may bring it along to the jam... :-)
    Ooh ooh can I have a go? Can I, can I? Pleeeeeease
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  • impmannimpmann Frets: 12646
    impmann said:
    I may bring it along to the jam... :-)
    Ooh ooh can I have a go? Can I, can I? Pleeeeeease
    Of course you can. :-)
    Never Ever Bloody Anything Ever.

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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    impmann said:
    impmann said:
    I may bring it along to the jam... :-)
    Ooh ooh can I have a go? Can I, can I? Pleeeeeease
    Of course you can. :-)

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