njr911 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Having used a couple of sets of Lakland flats I much prefer the feel and tone of Fender strings. Unfortunately while I've been away Fender seem to have stopped making 45-105 gauge. I now need to choose 50-105 or 45-100 ? Whice will I notice least ? Alternatively, who makes Fenders strings? Maybe they still do the 45-105. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) You could also go 9050ML 50-100 - I found these to be very well balanced. Nice price, too. I usually use 45-105 Status Half-Wounds. Edited July 16, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 My fav Fender flats are the 40-100 gauge, super light, which have been discontinued :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 The G starts heavier but I picked some up just the other week http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-7350-Stainless-Steel-Flatwound-Bass-Strings-9050L-9050Ml-9050M-/231279579479?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item35d9565157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1405544797' post='2502973'] Alternatively, who makes Fenders strings? Maybe they still do the 45-105. [/quote] It's generally accepted that Fender strings are now made by D'Addario. That's not to say that they are the same as D'Addario labeled strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1405544797' post='2502973'] Having used a couple of sets of Lakland flats I much prefer the feel and tone of Fender strings. Unfortunately while I've been away Fender seem to have stopped making 45-105 gauge. I now need to choose 50-105 or 45-100 ? Whice will I notice least ? Alternatively, who makes Fenders strings? Maybe they still do the 45-105. [/quote] I feel your pain as I loved the CL set too. I'd go for the 100-45 set as the A,D and G are the same with only the E being a tad lighter so doubt you'd notice too much difference (I've used the 100-40 set and never found the E lacking) The 105-55 set has much heavier A, D and G so you'd notice the difference there more I expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottas Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Also disappointed at the loss of the CL La Bella T60FL are a similar gauge 104, 82, 60, 43 but at least twice the price! Status Hot wires were rated in a previous thread and are similar in price but are either 100, 80, 60, 40 or 105, 85, 65, 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) It's annoying, as I wanted to try the 5-string Fender flatwounds with their tapered B. I just missed the last few sets on eBay! Edited July 21, 2014 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I am also frustrated that Fender stopped the 45-105 CL set. Through experimentation, I found that an Ernie Ball 105 has a similar tone and feel when my Fender 105 finally thumped out. I was so frustrated I gave up on all of them and switched to La Bella black tapewounds, regular gauge. I had to adjust my nut slots and go with EMG actives to eliminate noise (the black tape prevented the strings from making the metal-to-metal contact necessary to properly ground the strings to the bridge plate to kill hum, noise and buzz; EMG actives don't utilize bridge grounding). But it was so worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 bought the 50-100 and the 45-100 45-100 haven't turned up so looks like the 50's win for my gig this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1406299749' post='2510377'] bought the 50-100 and the 45-100. 45-100 haven't turned up so looks like the 50's win for my gig this weekend. [/quote] I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Disclaimer: The disappointment level of flats can go down as well as up. Edited July 25, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 [quote] ....several sets of Lakland flats....[/quote] I thought flats were supposed to last a lot of years per set! How long did yours last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1406307629' post='2510507'] I thought flats were supposed to last a lot of years per set! How long did yours last? [/quote] One lost the silk after a swap to a different bass so would no longer stay stable. The replacement set is almost new but I dust don't enjoy the feel, almost set's my teeth on edge for some reason, They are coming off and going on Sales Corner this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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