Jimbogubson

Had a few sets of cobalts and they do have slightly grippy feel straight out of the packet and definitely not as slick as other flats. But they do settle down with use.

Elites do a stainless ground wound. not tried them myself but may be an option.

First time I tried them about 3 years ago they had rust straight out of the pack. EB replaced them with another mildly rusty set. I bought another set about 9 months ago and they’ve stayed rust free with regular use.

Just ordered another set so looking forward to putting fresh ones on. Hopefully without the rust!

Think I’m gonna give them another go. They seem so right on my p bass.

Thanks for the replies. my set haven’t corroded any more than the initial spots, so I must have cobalt friendly sweat too. It’s a shame they haven’t got this quite right, but I suppose if they changed the alloy to a more rust proof mix, the sound would change too. Are there any other flats that are similar to the cobalts? I’m not a big fan of chromes so would rule them out.

Hi folks, I bought a set of cobalt flats approx 4 years ago and they came with rust spots here and there on all strings. The set was replaced by EB, but the replacement set had the same issue. I carried on using them as I really liked the sound and feel and have taken them on and off various basses. They’ve spent the last year in the drawer, but last night I thought I’d try them on my mexi p bass. They sound absolutely great on there and am thinking of getting a new set. has anyone been using them recently and found the corrosion issue still exists? Or have EB sorted this? would love to give them another go , but at 45 squids, I’m a bit reluctant if there are still QC problems. cheers!

I have the same Problem with a set of elites flat wounds. was actually thinking of getting a set of the GHS Precision’s but may reconsider now. https://imgur.com/a/g8m2ryM

Just bought Nigels Zoom pedal which arrived swiftly and in mint condition. many thanks Nigel, a pleasure doing business! phil

The lacquer delaminating on the neck is a fairly common issue on 90’s models .

I’ve been looking to try the precision flats but have been a bit confused by their scale lengths. Which type would suit a p bass best? All I can seem to find is short, medium or long +.

Just Sold my Musicman Stingray SUB to Bruce. an absolute pleasure to deal. Buy & Sell with confidence with this fella!

Glad you and the Ray are hitting it off Bruce. It certainly looks comfortable in those luxurious surroundings. And was an absolute pleasure doing business. enjoy your new bass fella!