Cheap flatwound six string set?

[Oakbear]

I fancy trying some flats on my second bass, but don't fancy spending £50 unless i know i like them.

Anywhere do cheapy sets?

[Ancient Mariner]

$17 + shipping cheap enough?

[url="http://www.webstrings.com/flatwound_bass_strings.html"]http://www.webstrings.com/flatwound_bass_strings.html[/url]

I have a set here, but haven't tried them yet. Their roundwound strings are some of the most abrasive I've used so far, but sound good (to me).

[Oakbear]

Cheers for that!
The price is certainly right, but they only do 4 and 5 sets it seems....

Anyone know any 6 options, or a 5 set i could buy an individual string to add?

Ta!

[Oakbear]

[quote name='dave.c' post='1054627' date='Dec 11 2010, 12:47 AM']Try the Status Graphite website, 6 string flatwound sets at £23.50[/quote]

Thanks dave.c, that looks just the ticket!
Order has gone in.....

[Delberthot]

Have you had a chance to try these out yet?

I've just treated myself to a 6er and realised that rotosound don't seem to do a 6 string flatwound set. Well they do if you buy a 5 string et and a high C but they're a bit pricey for such a cheap bass

Edited December 31, 2010 by Delberthot

[Soliloquy]

I use the Status ones, very good. Nice tension and sound.

[Oakbear]

Still awaiting delivery!

I'll cut them some slack with Crimbo and postal chaos though, as it's not urgent....

I'll let you know when i get them!

[Oakbear]

I finally got these on Friday (with an email a few days before apologising for the delay due to illness, snow etc), and strung them and did a full setup on my Chiwanese 6, which i've now defretted.

I have to say that although i haven't played flats before, so have no comparison, i'm really impressed with these. They appear very well made, and are smooth and uniform with no perceivable flaws. The tone is beautiful, clear and piano like, but with a mellow edge. Getting plenty of the much sought 'mwah' with them, and you can get a good solid thump from them too when muted.
They are a joy to play, i've not stopped since restringing!

I'd recommend them to anyone, and when i need a new set will seriously consider trying these again rather than experimenting with a more expensive set.