Woodwind Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Apologies if this has been covered ad-infinitum, but The search isn't working on my phone. I absolutely love the status 40-100 groundwounds I have on my (fretless) bass. Articulate, nice low tension, very eq'able if necessary. My current set must be over 5 years old and are on their way out. Status don't make these anymore and I'm a bit stumped as to where to seek a replacement. Ti jazz flats have been on my radar for a good while, but I'd like to play some before dropping the cash. Has anyone played both Status grounds and TI flats to compare? I play with a very low action and light touch. Low tension is essential due to old tendon injuries. Any advice or pointers gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 The Bass Centre do the Elites Groundwounds in 45-105, which I love. In fact, now they are back in stock, I've been meaning to get some extra sets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Cheers Jus-Lukin, I tried a set of these many years ago and found the tension too high - hence Why I went to the Status 40-100s If only Elites did a guage down I'd definitely try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Yeah, I spoke to them on the phone about them once and they said there wasn't enough demand to make more than the one gauge. Fine for me with my 45s, but not so hot for others! I don't quite understand Status approach, as they make flats and halves in short and medium scales, but not long. I love their short flats, and use long rounds on my Status, so in some respects I've fallen on the lucky side of the arrangement, but it seems a little odd. I'd certainly have a set of long flats abd try the halves, too, if they still existed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Groundwounds are the same as GHS Pressure wounds or D'Addario half rounds. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: Yeah, I spoke to them on the phone about them once and they said there wasn't enough demand to make more than the one gauge. Fine for me with my 45s, but not so hot for others! I wish I could use slightly heavier strings Everything would be a lot easier. I used to play elites Stadium roundwounds exclusively and adored them so wanted to stick with them as a company, but my injuries said otherwise sadly. I have thought about just going back to rounds, but that groundwound feel is addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) I've had very good results with D'Addario Chromes flats. They have every bit of the brightness of the old Status strings. They do a 40-95 set which might suit you. I used to use the Status strings a lot but wouldn't go back now. https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/string-sets-c865/bass-guitar-c34/daddario-ecb80-4-string-flatwound-chromes-40-95-long-scale-bass-strings-p1189 Edited January 28, 2020 by BassBus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dragon Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Rotosound SM Pressurewound? I have some 100s on one of mine . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I've got an old set of GHS Pressurewounds which you can have if you like. They obviously won't sound brand new, but should give you an idea of the tension/stiffness if you're considering them as an option. You can PM me if you're interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 9 hours ago, MartinB said: I've got an old set of GHS Pressurewounds which you can have if you like. They obviously won't sound brand new, but should give you an idea of the tension/stiffness if you're considering them as an option. You can PM me if you're interested. that's very generous, thank you Martin. I'll drop you a line today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 The TI Jazz Flats have a very low tension - too low for me to be honest, I prefer a tension more akin to rounds. You might like them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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