mcnach Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 I had never tried Chromes, and in the recent months I decided to explore the world of flats a bit. I have just re-strung my Squier Classic Vibe 50s P-bass with a set of D'Addario Chromes. WOW! It sounds amazing, so punchy, so fat... Definitely my favourite flatwounds so far. So... thank you to everyone who has recommended them at one point or another! Quote
simon1964 Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1290306' date='Jul 2 2011, 05:43 PM']I had never tried Chromes, and in the recent months I decided to explore the world of flats a bit. I have just re-strung my Squier Classic Vibe 50s P-bass with a set of D'Addario Chromes. WOW! It sounds amazing, so punchy, so fat... Definitely my favourite flatwounds so far. So... thank you to everyone who has recommended them at one point or another![/quote] +1. I've just put a set on my 51 reissue P and they sound great. Planning to try some on the Ric as well, as I think they'll really suit that. Quote
geoffbyrne Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Got them on my Yammy BB415 + U-Retro. Phat ain't the word, Dude!!!! G. Quote
mcnach Posted July 2, 2011 Author Posted July 2, 2011 [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1290493' date='Jul 2 2011, 09:01 PM']Try them on that Ray.![/quote] It's tempting me, but I need a Stingray with rounds. Maybe I need another Stingray Well, I have a nice OLP with a few upgrades that sounds mighty but doesn't get used as I normally take the Stingray... seems like a good candidate for chrome-goodness... Quote
dannybuoy Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Very high tension though - I prefer TI flats on my P. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1290651' date='Jul 3 2011, 12:13 AM']Me like high tension!!!! G.[/quote] They arnt that high tension anyway, although it's the only set of flats ive tried. If you get the pressure right on the pads, little mid boost and bassboost, sounds sweet! Quote
Highfox Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 Great that the Chromes did it for you, I tried them on a fretless I had but found them a bit too high tension and brite for my taste, even after a few months playing them. I now swear by La Bella 760FL's they are on my P and J and the only string I can see myself buying for a while to come it's nice when the search is over lol. Quote
tredders Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='1290633' date='Jul 2 2011, 11:55 PM']Very high tension though - I prefer TI flats on my P.[/quote] +1 I've tried Chromes and La Bellas in the past, but still keep coming back to TIs. Love 'em on the P bass. Quote
Legion Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Just took the TI's off my Mustang and replaced with Chromes whilst also fitting a Nordtrand NM4 - now sounds the nuts. I guess I'll return to the TI's again one day but I can't help think the extra tension on the Chromes is a good thing with a short scale...short scale+floppy strings=too floppy for me. Funny because last time I tried Chromes it was on a P bass and I hated them. Got TI's on my Sadowsky and love them there. Quote
mcnach Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='dannybuoy' post='1290633' date='Jul 2 2011, 11:55 PM']Very high tension though - I prefer TI flats on my P.[/quote] It's true that they're a bit higher tension than the equivalent in rounds, but not terrible (for me). I bought the same gauge I use in rounds: 45-100, and I think they're pretty easy to play, and very ballsy. Edited July 5, 2011 by mcnach Quote
bassicinstinct Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1290306' date='Jul 2 2011, 05:43 PM']I had never tried Chromes, and in the recent months I decided to explore the world of flats a bit. I have just re-strung my Squier Classic Vibe 50s P-bass with a set of D'Addario Chromes. WOW! It sounds amazing, so punchy, so fat... Definitely my favourite flatwounds so far. So... thank you to everyone who has recommended them at one point or another![/quote] Been using them for years and absolutely love 'em. Glad to hear that you are a convert. You may never go back. Quote
Fozza Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 I'm another member of the Chromes fanclub. Got some on my Squier CV Precisiion and I've just put a set on my recently-pimped Epiphone EB-0 and they sound brilliant on both. Quote
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