Telebass Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Having looked quite a lot, I can't find any 5-string flatwound sets that are other than 'standard' gauge. Are there any that anyone knows of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Fender have a .040 to .125" set, if that's light enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Get any 4 string set you like and add the low B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 The Fenders look good...not easy to find separate low B flats... Given the low tension, TIs are a possibility, if I can fit the huge B into the project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I've been using Sadowsky Flats. They are available 40-125 and 45-130. Made for them by LaBella. Not easily obtainable in the UK but I have bought several sets from this Polish Ebay seller without any problem. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sadowsky-SBF40B-Black-Flatwound-40-125T-Bass-Strings-/122246630229?hash=item1c76778b55"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sadowsky-SBF40B-Black-Flatwound-40-125T-Bass-Strings-/122246630229?hash=item1c76778b55[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks Dave, will check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ixlramp Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Build a set from singles using a high C or .035 for the G. .125 .095 .070 .050 .035/.032 is a good set with fairly equal tensions. D;Addario Chromes have a single .032 available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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