Creeper Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Anyone tried these? I’m thinking of giving them a whirl to see what they are like, most of the reviews I’ve seen are pretty positive. never tried Dunlop strings before, do they make decent stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I absolutely love them! For the money, they're great. As are Status Hotwires but Dunlops are my ebay click-chicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Agreed with @NikNik - they’re great value for money. I have a set on one of my 5 string P basses and they have a nice thump without being lacking in clarity. They don’t feel like suspension bridge cables either, which is nice! Edited February 16, 2019 by CameronJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Agree with everything that’s been said already, they’re also a little bit brighter than other flats, so good for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Agree with above. I also have them on a 5-string P. Good price at BassDirect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Another thing about these, the silks look to have been coated in either a plastic or silicone, I’ve taken a set off one bass and put them on another a couple of times and they still look perfect, no fraying at all. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Probably the most flexible hexcore flatwounds you are likely to find - which is a good thing. They start off bright but after a couple months, they start to age very nicely. I would recommend them, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlunt Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Anyone know how these compare to Chromes or Ernie Balls? Just in terms of tone and tension? I’ve had a set of EB Group 3 flats on for just gone 7 years now and I think they’re just about on their way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, adamlunt said: Anyone know how these compare to Chromes or Ernie Balls? Just in terms of tone and tension? I’ve had a set of EB Group 3 flats on for just gone 7 years now and I think they’re just about on their way out. Silly question but how do you tell flats are on the way out I thought they lasted for ever just curious as I am trying flat wounds at present Sorry for the thread derail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, adamlunt said: Anyone know how these compare to Chromes or Ernie Balls? Just in terms of tone and tension? I’ve had a set of EB Group 3 flats on for just gone 7 years now and I think they’re just about on their way out. Not as high tension as chromes, and not as bright, I also found them to be not as grabby in the fingers, these are excellent strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I used to have Dunlop Flats and currently have a set of Cobalts. I’d say they’re pretty similar in feel, though the Cobalts are brighter, almost roundwound-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 18 hours ago, Thunderbird said: Silly question but how do you tell flats are on the way out I thought they lasted for ever just curious as I am trying flat wounds at present Sorry for the thread derail I had a set of Picato flats - rumoured to be the factory that makes Status. After a few months they started to lift ever so slightly so you could feel the edge of the winding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 +1. Bought them by accident. V good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: I had a set of Picato flats - rumoured to be the factory that makes Status. After a few months they started to lift ever so slightly so you could feel the edge of the winding. I see lovey thanks for that 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I've just put a set on my Ibby Mezzo. I'm liking them a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 22 hours ago, Thunderbird said: Silly question but how do you tell flats are on the way out I thought they lasted for ever just curious as I am trying flat wounds at present Sorry for the thread derail For me, it's when the intonation gets too indistinct (with the exception of the ancient La Bellas on my P bass, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Grenade Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Bought these for the first time (45-105) last month and been playing them all week. I think I've found my favourite flats! Perfect string tension, plenty of thump and the perfect amount of zing when you push the tone or play with a pick. Mega smooth and easy to play I predominantly played Chromes before this, for around three years, and although they sound great for rock (especially with a pick), I got tired of the high tension when I played fingerstyle, they became too much of a workout, and were grabby until broken in. TI Jazz flats I loved in terms of tone, but they were just too loose, LaBella DTB didn't have enough sustain and Cobalt's felt a bit too close to rounds. Happy to have found these Dunlops. Chromes now feel incredibly sluggish in comparison. Edited February 4, 2021 by Light Grenade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Has anyone compared these directly with roundwounds in the same gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I used to swap the 45-105 set with the same size D’Addario EXLs on my Fender P. Tension was close enough that I could get away with no adjustments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Interesting old thread. I've tried two sets of Steve Harris signature flats, and they are like suspension bridge cables. They sound nice when new, bright to my likings but at a steep price. I've tried Fender flats which have been great. Now purchased rotos flats not as thick a gauge like SH signature, so will give them a go. But Dunlop flats sound worth a try too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, pineweasel said: I used to swap the 45-105 set with the same size D’Addario EXLs on my Fender P. Tension was close enough that I could get away with no adjustments. That's what I was hoping. Thanks for confirming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 21/06/2020 at 20:31, Thunderbird said: Silly question but how do you tell flats are on the way out I thought they lasted for ever. . . . My TI's have been on for about 6 years and I don't plan on changing them. . . . ever. There is an interview with some LA session players and apparently Bob Glaub has a Precision with 42 year old La Bella flats. Found it. . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSJeXvCqgeo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I recently tried a set of Dunlop flats and they are indeed rather splendid. They've got some of the raspy midrange of La Bellas combined with some of the clarity and articulation of Thomastiks, my usual flatwounds of choice. Overall I would describe the Dunlop flats as having a thick chewy sound that most players would probably find very satisfying. I really like these strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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