warwickhunt Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Has anyone ever thrown away a set of flats off a bass? No, I thought not. Ergo, every set of flat wound strings ever produced is still in existence. Bass players who use flats are the ultimate eco-warrior... just saying! 3 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Good point, but then it's a well known fact that suspension bridges are built using recycled roundwounds, so if everyone used flats we wouldn't have any suspension bridges. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 No never, they just get better with time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I've never thrown roundwounds away either, unless they're snapped.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I just thought round wounds ended up as sink drain cleaners when they died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Maybe not Cobalt flats though 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Another benefit for flats is that people can live in them. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 And there I was thinking they were just comfortable shoes. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 13 hours ago, mowf said: Good point, but then it's a well known fact that suspension bridges are built using recycled roundwounds, so if everyone used flats we wouldn't have any suspension bridges. Fun Fact: The Forth suspension bridge is where the term "Suspended Forth" comes from. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Then - what will save people from flats ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, nilorius said: Then - what will save people from flats ? ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: ? Hmm, do You think AI will be inside it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, nilorius said: Hmm, do You think AI will be inside it ? Or AA... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Or AA... What is AA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I've got seven new sets of flats sitting around in case I need them. I reckon that's a minimum of 140 years' worth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 20 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: I've got seven new sets of flats sitting around in case I need them. I reckon that's a minimum of 140 years' worth. Why don’t you rent some out? That’s quite a popular business so I believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 35 minutes ago, nilorius said: What is AA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: I think AI will automatically change them to advanced prototype controlled by a mini chip inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 23 minutes ago, mowf said: Why don’t you rent some out? That’s quite a popular business so I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 53 minutes ago, nilorius said: I think AI will automatically change them to advanced prototype controlled by a mini chip inside. He might have difficulty levering the cover off the battery compartment tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: He might have difficulty levering the cover off the battery compartment tho... The new prototype will be covered by a natural human flesh, small hands, arms. It will start automatical changing in 2035. All AA will be automaticaly changed to new prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I always thought flats were just worn down rounds, bit like racing slicks started life as treaded tyres. No? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, Paddy515 said: I always thought flats were just worn down rounds, bit like racing slicks started life as treaded tyres. No? This can sound very sadly for somebody !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 4 hours ago, nilorius said: What is AA ? Alcoholics Anonymous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 So, I'm the only one removing flats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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