bigfishsmallworld Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Just recently bought my first set of flat wounds. I bought the same gauge as my last round wounds 105-45. As the tension feels higher on these strings do I either need to adjust the truss rod or should I have bought a gauge lighter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 My advice would be to change the strings and then check if the truss rod needs adjusting. Actually, it may not need adjusting. If you have never adjusted a truss rod it will be a great time to learn. It really is not that difficult. Welcome to the flat-side!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I’d try them first and see how your action is, you might not need to adjust anything depending on your bass , some flats are higher tension than others , which ones did you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I always go lighter on flats if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 What Brand?.. I've only ever used Adagio and Olympia Flats, (which i think are the same) 45-100... Described as Standard Tension... maybe a little higher than a 45-105 set. Stick em on... might need to back of the truss rod a smidge. Welcome to the Smooth Side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I switched from DR Lo-Riders to TI flats on my PJ5 and didn't have to touch the truss rod. That's 130's on the round wounds and 136 for the TI low B. I always use the fattest strings I can find. I think they give me a better tone. I play lightly so tension and string size isn't an issue for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyt Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 You can see if you need to adjust the truss rod by checking the neck relief. I had to adjust action and truss rod a tad when changing to flats , but had to make big adjustments to the intonation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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