alstocko Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Im thinking of putting some on my Lakland JO5, but I've always had labella 4 string sets on my old bass. Does anyone have any recommendations? Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1349732955' post='1829939'] Im thinking of putting some on my Lakland JO5, but I've always had labella 4 string sets on my old bass. Does anyone have any recommendations? [/quote] Lakland Joe Osborn flats - available here: [url="http://www.lakland.com/direct/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LD&Product_Code=JOSF5&Category_Code=5STRS"]http://www.lakland.com/direct/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LD&Product_Code=JOSF5&Category_Code=5STRS[/url] Quote
alstocko Posted October 8, 2012 Author Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1349733069' post='1829944'] Lakland Joe Osborn flats - available here: [url="http://www.lakland.com/direct/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LD&Product_Code=JOSF5&Category_Code=5STRS"]http://www.lakland.com/direct/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LD&Product_Code=JOSF5&Category_Code=5STRS[/url] [/quote] Any good? Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1349733217' post='1829948'] Any good? [/quote] Yep, they are made for Lakland by GHS and are basically GHS Precision flats. Since Lakland stopped calling it the Joe Osborn signature and it became the 44-60/55-60, they also dropped the JO name from the strings, so now just Lakland flats. I don't know anything about the B string though as I only ever play four strings. Edited October 8, 2012 by EssentialTension Quote
alstocko Posted October 8, 2012 Author Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1349733557' post='1829958'] Yep, they are made for Lakland by GHS and are basically GHS Precision flats. Since Lakland stopped calling it the Joe Osborn signature and it became the 44-60/55-60, they also dropped the JO name from the strings, so now just Lakland flats. I don't know anything about the B string though as I only ever play four strings. [/quote] Thanks, just ordered a set. Now I'm a walking talking JO billboard Could be worse, he's a great player! Quote
basslowdown Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 JO is a great player indeed (in my top 3 anyway)... Not tried the Lakland flats but bear in mind you'll probably have to play them for a bit before they settle into that classic Flat sound. Thomastik Jazz Flats are also nice sounding, but take a little getting used to as particularly on the 5 string set the tensions feel a little all over the shop! Quote
alstocko Posted October 9, 2012 Author Posted October 9, 2012 I hope the strings reflect the player, and I hope they last 20 years like his did! Quote
uncle psychosis Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I just bought some Status flats on recommendation from some people here. Not tried them out yet though. Quote
alstocko Posted October 11, 2012 Author Posted October 11, 2012 Just found out that la bella do five string sets, they're just rare. Gutted. Hopefully the Lakkies are good Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1349988115' post='1833315'] Just found out that la bella do five string sets, they're just rare. Gutted. Hopefully the Lakkies are good [/quote] I didn't realise that you didn't realise you could get five-string La Bellas. I took you to mean that you wanted to try something different. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Quote
redstriper Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 GHS precision flats are my favourites after trying quite a few (not La Bellas yet) and the Laklands are supposed to be the same. I also only use 4 strings, but it will be interesting to see how you find them compared to La Bellas. I bought some new ones from the US recently and got hit for VAT plus £12.50 handling charge Quote
alstocko Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 First day of the Lakkies, great so far! Quote
franzbassist Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1350312761' post='1837128'] First day of the Lakkies, great so far! [/quote] How do they compare to the La Bellas, both in terms of feel (i.e. smooth, rough to the touch?) and tension? Quote
alstocko Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 The la bellas that I know (FM I think, 49-109) are higher tension as I recall, these are well balanced across the bass, and it'll be hard to tell before I properly play them in how the tone compares as they're too "Steve Harris" for me at the moment It was interesting to find out that you can't (or maybe shouldn't) put flatwounds on a string-through-body setup. Why would this make them snap? (Lakland seriously advised against this in th packet!) Quote
alstocko Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1350312867' post='1837131'] They'll only get better [/quote] I hope! I want them on there for at least 6 months! 20 years hopefully! Quote
redstriper Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 They take about 3 years to start sounding really good Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1350318803' post='1837234'] The la bellas that I know (FM I think, 49-109) are higher tension as I recall, these are well balanced across the bass, and it'll be hard to tell before I properly play them in how the tone compares as they're too "Steve Harris" for me at the moment It was interesting to find out that you can't (or maybe shouldn't) put flatwounds on a string-through-body setup. Why would this make them snap? (Lakland seriously advised against this in th packet!) [/quote] Because flat tape winding likes being seriously bent less than round wire winding does. Hence flatwounds are more likely to unwind at the bridge when used through body than roundwounds are. Some flatwounds are worse than others for this problem. I always string through bridge anyway because I can't hear or feel any difference if I string through body. Quote
alstocko Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1350320720' post='1837272'] Because flat tape winding likes being seriously bent less than round wire winding does. Hence flatwounds are more likely to unwind at the bridge when used through body than roundwounds are. Some flatwounds are worse than others for this problem. I always string through bridge anyway because I can't hear or feel any difference if I string through body. [/quote] Ahh ok, thanks for the insight. I've been stringing through the body for 6 months now, can't tell the slightest bit of difference... Quote
alstocko Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1350320699' post='1837271'] They take about 3 years to start sounding really good [/quote] Awesome, will have finished my degree and moved across the pond by then (if all my saving plans keep on target!) Quote
franzbassist Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 La Bella now make flats that are suitable for through-body stringing. Quote
alstocko Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 Ahh ok, that's cool Interestingly enough, the packaging on the Lakkies suggest that they're still a Joe Osborn signature set... Quote
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