Flats for rock (P Bass)

[Vin Venal]

As per the title, what flats would experienced flats players recommend for a P-bass for a player who uses a decent amount of gain for a rock/punk/alternative type sound?

 

I know flats aren't the go to for this type of sound, but I like the feel of flats and the idea of not having to change strings all the time, so I'm interested in giving them a try.

 

Recommendations would be appreciated.

[Supernaut]

Dunlop flats would be my recommendation. Big fan. 

[police squad]

I've only used Fender flats and they've been wonderful

[Geek99]

Works for Steve harris

I just use  cheap adagio off eBay 

[Paul S]

I play in a blues/rock band - lots of Hendrix/Cream/ZZ Top etc - and TI Flats work for me.  EQ is set with a clean boost and a little push from the gain.  They have more bite than any other flats I have tried.  They are low tension, which is a deal breaker for many, but I prefer that feel.  They are also very expensive but once fitted last forever.

[JohnH89]

1 hour ago, Geek99 said:

Works for Steve harris

I just use  cheap adagio off eBay 

Roto 77s then . Got a set on a Yamaha BB734 tuned BEAD . Bright for flats with a great bottom end .

[ezbass]

EB cobalt flats, they work for me.

[Lozz196]

Def look at the brighter versions as mentioned above Rotosound 77, Fender, Dunlop, EB Cobalts, TIs, worth adding in D’Addario Chromes to the list.

[Paddy515]

2 hours ago, ezbass said:

EB cobalt flats, they work for me.

And me

[PaulThePlug]

Adagio or Olympia..

[Chienmortbb]

I’m my experience Fender make more of a thud than anything, I would avoid. Olympia are OK but I Would go Elite Detroit Flats

[walshy]

11 hours ago, Paul S said:

I play in a blues/rock band - lots of Hendrix/Cream/ZZ Top etc - and TI Flats work for me.  EQ is set with a clean boost and a little push from the gain.  They have more bite than any other flats I have tried.  They are low tension, which is a deal breaker for many, but I prefer that feel.  They are also very expensive but once fitted last forever.

This for me in a Foo Fighters tribute too. Mids sound clear too and they last for ever! 

[fretmeister]

Dunlops or EB Group flats for me.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

Ernie ball cobalt flats no contest. I have a non-reverse thunderbird incoming and I have a set of the lightest ones, 40-95 ready for when it arrives. The ones on my vintage pro thunderbirds are several years old and still haven't died.

[Vin Venal]

Thanks for the suggestions all. Think I'm gonna check out a set of the cobalt flats.

[Rodders]

Had great success with GHS and La Bella playing Classic Rock on a P bass, all down to how you EQ them in my experience.

[StingRayBoy42]

On 16/11/2023 at 12:55, Paddy515 said:

And me

 

And me. (Not on a P, but they're my rock band strings)