Thunderbird Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I was reading about strings in another thread and I have decided that I would like to try some now this may be a silly question but are they available in standard gauge 45-105 as I cannot find any online they all seem heavier in general I honestly do not know much about flats as maybe you can tell lol so do I also have to re set up my bass if I put them on? I am guessing yes and what would you guys recommend I have heard fantastic things about Labellas and Thomastiks but I really don't fancy spending £40+ just in case I don't like them I have seen some Fender flats online and they are about £20 a set does anyone have any experience of these? or know of anything that my be good at around that kind of price point? and I mostly play with a pick now so will pick playing ruin a flat wound string really quickly or is it OK to use a pick with this type of string? I am sure I will think of something else to ask lol but thanks in advance anyway guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Of course they are available in std and lighter gauges.... Go for a 40-100 set of Chromes [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/913134/daddario-ecb84-4-string-flatwound-chromes-40-100-long-scale-bass-guitar-strings/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/913134/daddario-ecb84-4-string-flatwound-chromes-40-100-long-scale-bass-guitar-strings/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Keep a look out on the classifieds here as they often come up after people try them and don't get on with them. I have just changed all my basses back to flats after a period of roundwounds - I just love the tone. And I mainly use a pick. As to which brand - that is very subjective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Or fender 45-105 @ £20 [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/912479/fender-9050cl-stainless-steel-flatwound-bass-guitar-strings-45-105-long-scale/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/912479/fender-9050cl-stainless-steel-flatwound-bass-guitar-strings-45-105-long-scale/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) In fact using stringsdirect search here is a page of all their flatwound 4 string sets [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/c/601/strings/bass-guitar-strings-sets/flat-wound-sets/"]http://www.stringsdi...lat-wound-sets/[/url] Actually you need to select the gauge from the drop down on the left. Edited November 28, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Fender flats are a good start, very smooth in feel, sound and value, 45-105s are my favourite. They are also available in different gauges at good prices on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Lovely thanks for the info guys really appreciate that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Lakland do a similar gauge for not much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thanks chaps oh what to try what to try choices choices choices lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I love Thomastik Flats. Had one set on now for 7 years. They sound glorious and obviously economical. If they're good enough for Pino then who am I to argue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 using status hotwires, really pleased with them, £18 a set I think, direct from status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 As mentioned earlier, currently using a set of D'addario Xl Chrome Flats- nice feel and tone, but my first set of flats in 30 years of round wounds so nothing yet to compare to. Just bought a used fretless which has arrived with an unopened set of Fender flats so I'll be giving them a try soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Another +1 for the Thomastick flats. Bear in mind that these are one of the lowest tension flats out there. This puts a lot of people off of them. AFAIK, the Labellas are at the other end of the tension spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1387030195' post='2307580'] Another +1 for the Thomastick flats. Bear in mind that these are one of the lowest tension flats out there. This puts a lot of people off of them. AFAIK, the Labellas are at the other end of the tension spectrum. [/quote] That'd be the Chromes. The La Bellas are sort-of medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I like Picato flats as they kind of thud which for some reason is how i like my bass to sound, ive got 3 basses with them on and 4 with fender flats but i do prefer the picato................................................maybe im just weired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Fender flats here.I tried Status ones but the G was twangy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I've got Fender steel flats on two of my basses and I'm very happy with them - you might find you have to adjust the truss rod as flats are usually a bit higher tension than roundwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Got La Bellas on my hofner and epiphone and i love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Finally put my Fender Flats on my SUB and they feel lovely. Tension is good and sound great. Would highly recommend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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