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I have some flats that I got with a bass and have no idea what they are. Bright red tape at both ends and brass rings t the bridge. Any suggestions?

An example of the differences of round wound V flats here but there are also big differences between the different round wound. Apologies if all this seems obvious-I know the difference playing style and strings make but I never really had the chance to play them back to back before. Anyway an example here. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqLZTT3TiqA[/media]

I have a very transparent kit at the moment. A GB Steamer amp, GB 212 cab and 3 (don't ask) identical LTD/ESP surveyors loaded with EMG's. That has given me the chance to compare different strings. I have a set of flats on one, heavy status round-wounds on another and rotosound medium round-wounds on the 3rd and can't believe the difference between them. Its like having 3 different kits. Next time I go to change basses someone stop me and tell me to try changing strings instead!. I'm not sure which will work best in a band context yet but prefer the sound of the flats playing solo. This is going to keep me amused all over the Christmas holidays

Thanks for the feedback Since posting this I took the flats (unknown brand) off my Sandburg 4 and tried them on my ESP 405 and they sound great. A very sweet sound without any loss of depth. I'm now thinking that I need to try all my kit with the band before making any hard and fast decisions. Note: New amp, cab and strings, what was working before no longer sounds right-too many variables at once. Its doing my head in!

Hi, I love playing flats and halfrounds and also the tone of active EMG's so I was thinking that this combo may work quite well for me .I wondered if anyone out there uses flats with EMG's and if they are pleased with the results?. I hoping for more pure EMG tone with reduced finger/fret noise. At the moment I'm using Status round wound strings, except a set of EB flats on my Sandburg

Thanks to Geof for a good deal on a GB cab and a coffee on collection. Have a good Christmas and NY!

Nice one, from my experience Burns guitars are really well put together (Englist/Korean and now Chinese) and really true to their roots. I gig a 12 string lead regularly (see link) and also have a 6 string cobra. I'd really like a Bison or shadows bass but can't justify it at the moment. !2 stringer here: [url="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200939336220564&set=o.437397106353288&type=1&theater"]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200939336220564&set=o.437397106353288&type=1&theater[/url]

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[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1386774435' post='2304331'] Nailsea is nearly in Scotland! You have to remember, it's all cross-country down here in ciderland. [/quote] Hmm maybe we should have a cider meeting instead? Seriously I'd rather attend than arrange so whatever

Well there's a local pub in Nailsea (just off the M5) where they don't mind us making a racket. They do the usual Sunday meals/bar stuff but have a nice long room at the back with good access from the car park. If there is reasonable interest I'll make some inquiries. If you bring your Sandburg that would be cool as I always wanted to see a KT.

Well if you want a meeting organised just south of Bristol let me know. I know of a pub I think would be pleased to have us. Any interest?

When was that Video shot then? The original must have come out in the mid seventies?

I guess it has to be my LTD ESP Surveyor 405 because its my go to bass both for live work and recording. Thats despite having owned some very nice basses. Love the sound, I hit sounds I like simply by flicking between the pups, they are nice but not so expensive that I worry about them At one with my bass

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1385466362' post='2288520'] Rehearsal tomorrow night. I'm going to take the P bass and roll of the top end a bit. I've also simplified how I play the bassline of Kiss and We are family so I can really concentrate hard on locking in with the drummer, who I find easy to play alongside. We have our first gig the following night. Maybe some of all this is pre-gig anxiety. I'll report back in a few days. Wish me luck, Folks. [/quote] Sounds like a good plan. Having read the post from the start it sounds like the type of discussion we have a lot. I'm all for trying to refine, improve things. If you get in that mind set its good fun. Where it gets out of hand is where you start getting personal and start people start telling people how to play. Thats not the case here. ooh and good luck at your gig.