spyder Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hi Guys, Ive been using Chrome flat-wounds and really love the sound but was wondering if there are other alternatives. I use the 40 -100 set for a balanced tension and brightish sound. Are there other brands out there that give this brighter sound with a medium to high tension. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Fender flats - think they`re the 9050s - are pretty similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 And Ernie Ball flats. Not the Cobalt flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The status ones are good. And cheap. Over waters too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 SIT Silencers - they feel like a chrome, though not quite as smooth, but near as dammit They give a tad more bite than chromes, which is why i use them on my fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Another vote for Fender flats - 9050ML 50 - 100. Very smooth, well-balanced across the strings, sound great, good value too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looks like I will try some Fender flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky2 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Reccomend ernie ball cobalt flats, odd at first but then great feel/tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) I settled on a set of Steve Harris flats in the end. [url="http://www.rotosound.com/steve-harris-signature-set/"]http://www.rotosound...-signature-set/[/url] They were not my first choice and when I first installed them I thought I had made a BIG mistake. They were very stiff and sounded 'wrong'... BUT after 3 months and some neck and pickup adjustments they sound HUGE. The tension is high and you need good finger strength to play them at speed. I use a pick and play in a folk / acoustic group with a Tic Tac sound that cuts through the acoustic guitars and vocals. Edited May 28, 2016 by spyder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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