Dusty Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Mustang Owners - Opinions Please. I’ve just acquired a newish US Fender Performer Mustang Bass that is fitted with La Bella Flats. I’ve never been a lover of flats myself and find them very dull. I’ve always used roundwound and love the bite of them. Which Rounds do you like ? I’ve not stripped it down yet but I’m also informed the string length is classed a medium due to being ‘through the body’. Is that right ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Yep, medium length strings, 32" will see you right. I only play flats now but I really liked DR HI-Beams in the past. They seemed to last a long while longer than other brands, for me at least. Don't know if they do 32" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I also can't get on with flats and like D'Addario EXL160M on my Mustang. They seem to last pretty well and have good zing. And yep, medium scale is correct for a through body strung Mustang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 14 hours ago, MichaelDean said: I also can't get on with flats and like D'Addario EXL160M on my Mustang. They seem to last pretty well and have good zing. And yep, medium scale is correct for a through body strung Mustang. I have the same on my MIJ Mustang and like them a lot. Nice tension and balance and they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 EXL160M, are you using that through the body ? Or should I go for 170M ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 19 hours ago, MichaelDean said: I also can't get on with flats and like D'Addario EXL160M on my Mustang. They seem to last pretty well and have good zing. And yep, medium scale is correct for a through body strung Mustang. 45 minutes ago, Dusty said: EXL160M, are you using that through the body ? Or should I go for 170M ? Sorry, brain freeze. Just ordered EXL160M. MANY THANKS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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