Basscabman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Is there really a difference between a cheap set of flats and an expensive set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 There's a difference between one set and the next. You might prefer the more expensive one, or maybe the cheaper. Welcome to our world! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 hubrad's got the right of it. Some flats work on one bass yet not on another. Are they really that expensive though ? Fender flats are about £20 a set and last for years. Or there's my £60 Harley Benton PB-50 ! A set of TIs on that changed it from being a decent bass into probably my favourite bass,3 year they been on it and it sounds great. Well worth the £40 for the TIs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Fender flats are cheap on smazon and I recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm another fan of the Fender ones. Massively underpriced (but don't tell Fender!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Flats are not really expensive ..(initially...yes..).. when you consider that they can last for up to ten years...longer in some cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1487754352' post='3242373'] Flats are not really expensive ..(initially...yes..).. when you consider that they can last for up to ten years...longer in some cases. [/quote] the fender ones arent even expensive - longevity notwithstanding. I paid £14 on amazon for 7250 flats . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Which sets are you comparing? There is always a difference between things. Often cheap means a lack of quality, so you have to develop your preferences. I would imagine that some cheap sets won't sound as good as some better sets and might not last as long, but as the others have said, the strings you prefer might have nothing to do with the price. I've had a set of GHS precision flats on my P bass for about 5 years. They always sounded good. I've just put on a set of TI's and I think after playing them in the house for a week I might prefer the cheaper GHS strings. The first gig is tonight and I'll make my mind up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Another vote for fenders here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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