4 Strings Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='Opticaleye' timestamp='1460540248' post='3026551'] With regards to the E string on the Status, please stay with them as they really do open up. The set on my G&L L1000 have been on for a couple of years and still do not sound soft. They still have a nice percussive click to go with the vintage thump and great mids. If you think they sound ok now you have a treat in store over the coming months. [/quote] Thanks, that's encouraging as the E does sound different. (I was even wondering about mixing and matching an E from a set of different strings). I'll be sticking with it for a while yet and I hope a different string will not be necessary. They are very smooth to the touch and appear to be nicely made strings. Had a nice long practice sesh tonight, very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Bought a set of TI Jazz Flats yesterday to try on my P bass as the la bellas felt a little stiff on the Moollon. Very impressed initially... Very different tension wise, had to adjust the truss rod, nice feel though. I shall let them bed in for a while and see if I prefer them. Edited April 14, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460609802' post='3027179'] Bought a set of TI Jazz Flats yesterday to try on my P bass as the la bellas felt a little stiff on the Moollon. Very impressed initially... Very different tension wise, had to adjust the truss rod, nice feel though. I shall let them bed in for a while and see if I prefer them. [/quote] Your A string may need a lift too, such bizarre gauges on these but still my fave string when they match the bass well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1460610702' post='3027182'] Your A string may need a lift too, such bizarre gauges on these but still my fave string when they match the bass well. [/quote] Yes it did... was very buzzy when I first put it on. I ended up raising all the strings all up a bit suit the lowest possible position of the A. I've been trying to recreate the feel of an old MIJ P bass I had which played wonderfully well with low tension flats, but I think the feel of that bass may have been down to the vintage frets as much as the strings. Very pleased with the initial results having restring the Moollon with TIs. I'm going to give them a fair run before deciding to keep them or swap back to the la bellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460614837' post='3027190'] Yes it did... was very buzzy when I first put it on. I ended up raising all the strings all up a bit suit the lowest possible position of the A. I've been trying to recreate the feel of an old MIJ P bass I had which played wonderfully well with low tension flats, but I think the feel of that bass may have been down to the vintage frets as much as the strings. Very pleased with the initial results having restring the Moollon with TIs. I'm going to give them a fair run before deciding to keep them or swap back to the la bellas. [/quote] Mmm... Vintage frets, they do have a great feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1460651575' post='3027645'] Mmm... Vintage frets, they do have a great feel [/quote] I really like them too... My new (to me) MIJ Jazz has them as well. Is it a Fender Japan thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460702045' post='3027908'] I really like them too... My new (to me) MIJ Jazz has them as well. Is it a Fender Japan thing? [/quote] Yup, they were great at attention to detail amongst other things so many had vintage frets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Put on my new Pyramid Golds yesterday, straight out the packet the G seems a little lively, but I'm sure that will bed down nicely over the next week or so, other than that these strings are beautiful, very smooth, and great tension, not as high tension as a lot of flats, and not as floppy as my other favourite flats TI's, but a very nice balance. They sound earthy and thumpy with sing song highs, they could well be my new favourite flats, although they are a little prices, you get what you pay for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 [quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1460789965' post='3028701'] Put on my new Pyramid Golds yesterday, straight out the packet the G seems a little lively, but I'm sure that will bed down nicely over the next week or so, other than that these strings are beautiful, very smooth, and great tension, not as high tension as a lot of flats, and not as floppy as my other favourite flats TI's, but a very nice balance. They sound earthy and thumpy with sing song highs, they could well be my new favourite flats, although they are a little prices, you get what you pay for! [/quote] Let us know how they bed in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Big thumbs up for the pyramid golds, they are my new favourite flat, a few hours of playing and the G string has settled down nicely, they're quite a mellow string, I love the tension, they really seem to have got that bang on, these are quite expensive so I would hope they would be good, and they will stay on my bass for quite some time. I love TI flats, and will probably stick them on another bass at sometime in the future, but I think the tension and low end thump of the pyramids win out for me. I'm sure these will just get better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1461093777' post='3031466'] Big thumbs up for the pyramid golds, they are my new favourite flat, a few hours of playing and the G string has settled down nicely, they're quite a mellow string, I love the tension, they really seem to have got that bang on, these are quite expensive so I would hope they would be good, and they will stay on my bass for quite some time. I love TI flats, and will probably stick them on another bass at sometime in the future, but I think the tension and low end thump of the pyramids win out for me. I'm sure these will just get better and better. [/quote] Sounds encouraging! (I wonder why they are so expensive though?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1461138541' post='3031701'] Sounds encouraging! (I wonder why they are so expensive though?) [/quote] They're German, everything the Germans do is expensive (and generally pretty damn good too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Ernie ball flats on my fretless, on my second set since 2004 I think... Steve Harris Sig. Flats on my P bass. Tension is so high I was in tears winding the strings on waiting for the neck to snap in my face, but bedded in they give a bit more and there is HUGE HUGE tone! My P bass gets through the mix and lets you know there's bass going on no matter what other noise there is around. The P bass may well get some lower tension flats next time though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Just took a custom set (ordered with no silks) of Pyramids off my P Bass, bit to thumpy for me with no enough growl. At the moment im back on Elites but will be ordering some DR's soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Got to agree with pow, after a few weeks of playing I'm finding these a bit too dark, particularly when gigging. I can see plenty of styles of music where these would be great but I've gone back to my TI flats, the problem I have with the TIs is that they are so low tension it's difficult to get enough relief even with the truss nut screwed right back, great sound and feel though, just a Bugger to get them set up just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1459724859' post='3019063'] 'Jazz Bass' strings? [/quote] [b] [font=courier new,courier,monospace]RotoSound Jazz Electric Bass Monel Flatwound Long Scale, .045 - .105, RS77LD[/font][/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I appreciate this is an older thread but after all the raving about expensive strings I was knocked sideways by Fender 9050 flats. I don't use anything else now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Just put a set of Jim Dunlop 45 - 105s on my fretless Jazz and they're lovely. Really warm sound, but still very snappy when you 'dig in'. Wide range of sounds available at my fingers, so to speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass clef Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Just put a set of these on my P bass - Adagio Flat wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings Gauge 45-100 from Advantage Musical Instruments Ltd on Ebay @ £16.99 inc postage (item number:391227964773) They appear to be a quality string might be worth a look.seem to give a nice warm sound - I'm quite pleased with them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I want to fire a set of flats on my JB, but not sure about tensions. I typically use .045 - .105 nickelwounds and like a slightly higher tension so I can dig in, but flats are a whole different kettle of fish to me, never tried them before so don't know Jack about tensions etc. I'm thinking either the Fenders or LaBellas, but can anyone advise on the tensions of these at my regular gauge please? Also, will they be alright for thru-body stringing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) I have used both on my JB, in fact on all my basses and string thus. The LaBella's in the FL gauge, I found roughly the same tension as the Fenders 45-100 , The LaBella's seem to improve with age where as in my opinion the Fenders go off a bit and seem to lose some thump and dynamics to my ear. I used the Fenders for a few years, then switched back to LaBella's again. If any of that helps. It's good to experiment a bit with flats. You can dig-in to your hearts content in those gauges of Flats. edit to say, I like a 45-100 in rounds. Edited June 18, 2016 by Highfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1466204938' post='3074197'] ... Also, will they be alright for thru-body stringing? [/quote] Ordinary La Bella flats are NOT for through body eg 760FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1466231871' post='3074249'] Ordinary La Bella flats are NOT for through body eg 760FL. [/quote] Yes, I know. I never had one go snap on me yet (still) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I bought Chromes singles 45, 60, 80, 110. Considering the different gauges they're pretty balanced. The 110 is so that I can drop the E to B using the HIpshot double stop. I've tried to get back into using rounds but I tended to go from one brand to another but with these I know they're good and don't need to try anything else. They give me the sound I want. I have a tendency to play too hard so at this time of year where I could be playing 3 gig weekends, the smooth feel means that they're a lot kinder on my fingers than rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1466232076' post='3074251'] Yes, I know. I never had one go snap on me yet (still) [/quote] I'm just repeating La Bella's own advice. I don't usually string anything through body as I can't hear or feel any difference. I've never broken a La Bella flat but I have once broken a TI flat and once a Pyramid flat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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