acidbass Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Hi all Simple question for Epi JC owners - what's on yours? I'm thinking flats or tapes - tempted by my usual La Bella 760FS but might try a set of tapes. Cheers D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I don't own one, but borrowed one a while back. I put TI flats on it (my favourite strings anyway), and it was really awesome with them. For me, the difference between those and tapes, is that TIs are more versatile. They still have some top end if you need it, whereas tapes are a bit more 'one trick pony' IMO. NICE pony to ride though if that's your bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I'm still using the stock strings because I'm lazy and they didn't offend me. When I need to change them I'll probably stick on some D'addario XL nickel rounds, they're my go to these days. The bass is plenty thumpy enough without compounding that with flats IMO - despite its appearance the JC can really be used in any musical setting UNLESS you pigeonhole it by compromising the top end. But what do I know? It's your bass, put on it what you like! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 8 hours ago, neepheid said: I'm still using the stock strings because I'm lazy and they didn't offend me. When I need to change them I'll probably stick on some D'addario XL nickel rounds, they're my go to these days. The bass is plenty thumpy enough without compounding that with flats IMO - despite its appearance the JC can really be used in any musical setting UNLESS you pigeonhole it by compromising the top end. But what do I know? It's your bass, put on it what you like! Same here, still got the stock strings on it, they seem to suit the bass well and haven't felt the urge to change them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I've got Fender tapewounds on it at the mo. It sounds great with loads of character BUT I want a bit more top end out of it while maintaining the vintage vibe so it's going to have flats next when I get round to it. I think Ernie Ball chromes would be the ideal string but I've got a pack of Maruszczyk flats ready to go so it will be those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 10 hours ago, Rayman said: I don't own one, but borrowed one a while back. I put TI flats on it (my favourite strings anyway), and it was really awesome with them. For me, the difference between those and tapes, is that TIs are more versatile. They still have some top end if you need it, whereas tapes are a bit more 'one trick pony' IMO. NICE pony to ride though if that's your bag. Another vote for TI flats; lovely strings on any semi 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I used Dean Markley Blue Steels on mine, as recommended by Mr Casady himself. Didn't like them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 My JC s actually a Peerless, but same thing. La Bella Deep Talking Flats. It has to be something without silks at the ball end because of the 3 point bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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