TheGreek Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Interesting article about Flatwound strings. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Pretty decent article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Interesting, totally agree that flats are not just for “thump”. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Or bring the price down to roundwound level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Or bring the price down to roundwound level. And the tension 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 minute ago, steve-bbb said: And the tension 🙄 Not all flats are high tension 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Not all flats are high tension 😉 I know. So why cant they ALL be regular tension 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Playing my flats as I read this, after spending the last week or so pretty much just playing rounds. It's like slipping into silk pyjamas 🧦 (that's a sock) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I've had flats on my 2 basses for probably 3 or 4 years now (precision and jazz both have flats on them). Both the D'Addario Chromes and Fender Flats both have plenty enough highs (as the article points out). For a change I put some rounds on my Jazz a few weeks ago, that lasted about 5 days before I put the Chromes back. I really didn't like the whole feel. And I was expecting much more top end fizz. I'll stick to flats for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I love La Bella white nylon flats, the tension is low and they sustain for days. Also recently discovered the new Galli synthesis flats, which have a synthetic core, they are a class above anything else I've played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, steve-bbb said: I know. So why cant they ALL be regular tension 🤔 Don’t rounds come in different tensions, I don’t know, it’s the first thing I take off when I get a new bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 48 minutes ago, steve-bbb said: I know. So why cant they ALL be regular tension 🤔 Cos then I'd struggle finding strings that aren't designed for girls. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I really wanted to like flats, but that slightly woody / husky quality just got on my nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 36 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: I really wanted to like flats, but that slightly woody / husky quality just got on my nerves. Did you try TI’s , they are quite bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Did you try TI’s , they are quite bright I was using Chromes, to make the wrong bass for me a bit more like the right bass. Simply getting the right bass sorted the problem better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) Steve Harris signature flats are superb. First time I fit them to my old precision I thought the neck was going to snap. They are big, high tension but high clarity strings. They're not as old school as most but they just sound huge and clear and last forever. I don't think I've come across anyone else who has tried them yet. I did like Fender flats on my jazz too, that completely changed the character of the bass. Edited September 25, 2021 by uk_lefty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) There was a thread some time back about inexpensive flatwounds... A shout for the Adagio 45-100 Regular Tension Flats Offer around £13 on the Bay if anyone is considering giving flats a try... Got em on a couple of electrics and are lovely on the Acoustic Bass. Edited September 25, 2021 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 The Adagio nickel wound flats are pretty decent. In any other packaging I wouldn't be upset to pay 30 or 40 quid for them. I prefer nickel to stainless or chrome, so they suit me nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 10 hours ago, PaulThePlug said: There was a thread some time back about inexpensive flatwounds... A shout for the Adagio 45-100 Regular Tension Flats Offer around £13 on the Bay if anyone is considering giving flats a try... Got em on a couple of electrics and are lovely on the Acoustic Bass. I’ve just bought a set of these for my new build. I’ve yet to try them but, based on comments from several BCers, hopefully they’ll be perfect for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, Velarian said: I’ve just bought a set of these for my new build. I’ve yet to try them but, based on comments from several BCers, hopefully they’ll be perfect for the job. I’ve had a set on one of my jazzes for about 7 years, they are not the brightest flats ,which suits me ,but they are a nice string and great value, I think I paid £10 for mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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