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Fuzzbass2000
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Last time i put short scale flats, I used long scale cut down. You lose the taper but they fitted the tuners OK. 105 gauge did not fit on the post too well, but 100 was OK. my reason: more easily available and much cheaper. They were XL Chromes. TI flats are lower tension than XL, I have them both on a long scale. No idea on Fender.

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[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1414438996' post='2589321']
What tension would you class the La Bellas, and what the Fenders?
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I know tension's probably the wrong word but i find he LaBellas to be stiffer than the Fenders. It'a also the material... both are steel, but the Fender's feel different... more pliable.

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1414439323' post='2589325']
Last time i put short scale flats, I used long scale cut down. You lose the taper but they fitted the tuners OK. 105 gauge did not fit on the post too well, but 100 was OK. my reason: more easily available and much cheaper. They were XL Chromes. TI flats are lower tension than XL, I have them both on a long scale. No idea on Fender.
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It's for a Dano shortscale, cut down longscale's won't fit as the tuners are basically guitar tuners which I'd rather not change or drill.

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[quote name='Fuzzbass2000' timestamp='1414445282' post='2589431']
I know tension's probably the wrong word but i find he LaBellas to be stiffer than the Fenders. It'a also the material... both are steel, but the Fender's feel different... more pliable.
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I have a set of medium scale La B's on by Coronado, and I find them quite flexible. I've used Roto and Chrome flats and think them too stiff. My Ric has TI's and they're pretty loose. Do Fender not do flats?

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I like these, I don't find them too tense and they feel and sound great -

[url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/bass-guitar-strings-sets-c34/picato-picato-4-string-stainless-steel-flatwound-45-105-short-scale-bass-guitar-strings-96658s-p789"]http://www.stringsdi...ngs-96658s-p789[/url]

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[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1414446293' post='2589451']
I have a set of medium scale La B's on by Coronado, and I find them quite flexible. I've used Roto and Chrome flats and think them too stiff. My Ric has TI's and they're pretty loose. Do Fender not do flats?
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Only Longscale... ironic when you consider the increasing number of shortscale basses they produce.

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[quote name='Fuzzbass2000' timestamp='1414438633' post='2589317']
Anyone point me in the direction of short scale flats similar to the Fender 9050L (feel / tension)
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I don't know how they compare with the Fenders but i use Status Hot Wire short scale flats on a couple of my short scale basses and at £13.99 a set are an absolute bargain.

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[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1414447082' post='2589459']
I like these, I don't find them too tense and they feel and sound great -

[url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/bass-guitar-strings-sets-c34/picato-picato-4-string-stainless-steel-flatwound-45-105-short-scale-bass-guitar-strings-96658s-p789"]http://www.stringsdi...ngs-96658s-p789[/url]

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Doh, looks like just what I was looking for. I guess they are sililar to XLs as they have hex cores?

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[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1414504147' post='2589917']
Doh, looks like just what I was looking for. I guess they are sililar to XLs as they have hex cores?
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I've never used XLs so can't compare.
They are similar to Fenders from what I remember - very smooth feeling, with a deep, clear tone.
I play reggae and they are ideal for that and very similar to GHS Precision flats and Lakland flats.

You might prefer the Status flats mentioned above and they are cheaper and available in the lighter gauge.
I've never tried them, but I would be interested to know how they compare.

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