JapanAxe Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Having studied this thread in depth I have just taken delivery of a set of D'Addario Chromes 45-100 for my Sandberg VM4, which is basically a P with an extra MM pickup near the bridge. These will replace the roundwounds that it came with. Comments to follow soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceonaboy Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1373463666' post='2137885'] Given that flats last forever, you may need to re-calibrate concepts like "expensive". [/quote] Sorry, but I disagree that flats last forever. Its all down to taste and I find flats go off just as quick as rounds. I just love the new sound of strings, even flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well I had to go back to Rotosound Nickel Rounds. I sooooo want to like flats, but I just need to finally realise that I prefer rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Just fitted Chromes to my Sandberg and surprised to hear a fair amount of zing. There was no zing when I put Elite flats on my fretless, so what's making the difference - string brand/material, frets, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Chromes are well-known as some of the brightest flats you can buy - it's got to be down to the materials used. I've tried La Bellas (like them, but too 'floppy' for me) and currently use Lakland Joe Osborne Signature Flats, which I like very much - 'stiffer' than La Bellas but not like Chromes - I found Chromes too 'stiff' and too bright for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376257087' post='2171511'] Chromes are well-known as some of the brightest flats you can buy - it's got to be down to the materials used. I've tried La Bellas (like them, but too 'floppy' for me) and currently use Lakland Joe Osborne Signature Flats, which I like very much - 'stiffer' than La Bellas but not like Chromes - I found Chromes too 'stiff' and too bright for my liking. [/quote] One of my reasons for trying the Chromes was to see if I would want them on my 5-er - stiff is good when it comes to the low B! There is still a lot less top than from rounds when using a pick though. I will see how it goes over time and in a band situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Well I've been playing with the La Bellas. My P sounds great. Love it. Really glad I made the change. Like the feel of them now too. Feels strange playing my other basses with round wounds. It's given me just the sound I was after. Sounds awesome playing Blues and Country. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1380997295' post='2233283'] Well I've been playing with the La Bellas. My P sounds great. Love it. Really glad I made the change. Like the feel of them now too. Feels strange playing my other basses with round wounds. It's given me just the sound I was after. Sounds awesome playing Blues and Country. :-) [/quote] Another convert I think once you get past a month or so's use, they seem to bed in and the true sound emerges. I also found that if I go back to a bass with roto sound swings on them, my speed and strength seem to have gotten better, probably due to the extra tension on the la Bella's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A further vote for the 9050CLs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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