What brand of Flatwounds? Suggestions?

BassGroover

Thanks Guys,

I think I'm getting flatwounds the gliss issue is a good point, since that's half
the reason I want to mess around with 'em. Now the question is what brand
of flats? I noticed some brands are way cheaper than others, are they really that different? Because if they're not really that different, are the cheap ones the better buy on my musician budget? A bunch of brands are already sold out, looks like my current choices are limited to these. Are any of these not worth the money?

GHS Precision Flats $15
Rotosound Monel Flats $20
La Bella Flats $29

I just saw something else.
What are Black Nylon Tapewound? Do They Last?

Look at the bottom of this page http://tuningpeg.com/sale/bass/lab.html

gibson_thunder · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:50 pm Post subject:

go with rotosound, dude, you`ll dig em...
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Neil Gray · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject:

Yeah, the rotosound or the GHS. If you're not going to be making a million dollars a night, then strings don't need to be gold plated. But you do get what you pay for!
Cheap strings don't last long, and they are generally very average in response.
If you're gonna be doing a lot of sliding and bending, I reckon you should keep an eye out for Elixirs. They're coated with some stuff, and they really make this kind of playing a pleasure.
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Mkuk0 · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:37 am Post subject:

My bass tutor had a Gibson semi acoustic with black nylon coated strings on. It sounded REALLY woody, almost like a double bass. It was an impressive sound, but not really for me. He plays a lot of jazz and to hear him play it, it WAS an upright double bass. hehe

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BassGroover · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:22 pm Post subject: Whoops! Double Posted

Thanks, Everybody. I went crazy with the credit card and bought a few
sets of D'Addario roundwounds, GHS flatwounds, and even a set of the
Labella Black Nylon Tapewounds. I really want to check out the tapewounds
to see what they're like! Even though the prices were dirt cheap, I still
over spent - looks like ramen noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner this week!

Thanks Again Everyone,
Bassdogs Rocks!

Groover

BassGroover · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:23 pm Post subject: Thanks Everybody

Thanks, Everybody. I went crazy with the credit card and bought a few
sets of D'Addario roundwounds, GHS flatwounds, and even a set of the
Labella Black Nylon Tapewounds. I really want to check out the tapewounds
to see what they're like! Even though the prices were dirt cheap, I still
over spent - looks like ramen noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner this week!

Thanks Again Everyone,
Bassdogs Rocks!

Groover

Neil Gray · Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:47 pm Post subject:

Do yourself a favour and use the strings until the need changing, and that way you haven't wasted money. You won't be able to make an informed decision on strings if you only have them on your guitar for a week. It's kind of like choosing a deodorant... after you've smelt 18 different ones, they all smell pretty crap! You'd be much better off buying the first one you tried and deciding three days later if you like how you smell!

Same with strings! What you hate today could grow on you tomorrow.
If you play your cards right, you may not need to buy strings until early 2006! Laughing

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bluesrocker · Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:23 am Post subject:

I definately recommend Rotosound Jazzbass flats. Been using them for years. Roto Swingbass for rounds.

AlembicPlayer · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:31 am Post subject:

Nickel Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats or Pyramid Golds

these are two of the best flats available.

livejive · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks Everybody

HypnoBassMan · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:40 pm Post subject:

What about 5-string flats? Who makes good ones? I have an Fender Jazz 5-String Active Deluxe (MIM).

bluesrocker · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:

Roto Jazzbass and GHS are my fav flats. I've tried 'em all.

bill reed · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 9:29 am Post subject:

i put roto tru bass 88s on my 5 string bass and they sound great, get that real double bass sound, the plastic coated flat strings are black and feel good on the fingers and sound good on the fretboard

Bass_Snake · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

I heard GHS is good.

FunkDoctorK · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject:

i use pyramid golds on my ernie ball sterling and i think they get an amazing sound and feel soooo good. they feel like an old broken in set after like a week. the only gripe that i have is the price, but the last set i had was still kicking hard when i broke my A string after like 4-5 years of amazing service. also, if you need or want lots of mid range punch, you will need a rig that can help boost it as it isnt super strong coming off the string.
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