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Post by lcr on Mar 8, 2019 12:06:24 GMT -6
Ive never tried or played flatwounds however I dig the sound. Anyone have any opinions? If one bass with flats would it be P, J, or PJ?
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Post by jeremygillespie on Mar 8, 2019 12:12:58 GMT -6
P with flats is a classic sound.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 12:22:43 GMT -6
I've only used flats on bass the last 20 years, usually Jazz or Jazz style. I've tried a few, some I hated, some I loved, some are very "meh". I used the D'Addario Chromes for years as that was all that was easily available to me, and liked them. Then after a decade I did my big spend up try-a-lot and settled on LaBella 0760M, the really fat ones. As I don't play bass that often, I find them a little too thick/hard to handle, and so am thinking of trying the same strings but in a lighter gauge. They feel very similar to the D'Addarios, but have a much more thumpy rolled off sound. The D'Addarios sound kinda more metallic/bell like which I don't like as much. The Pyramids I tried felt horrible and the G string broke very quickly, never again. The Thomastik Infelds were HIDEOUSLY low tension, felt like rubber bands, I hated them, and the surface of the different strings (E A vs D G) felt quite different. So really you need to try a few.  When I get around to it, or if I buy a new bass, I'll put lighter gauge LaBella's on it. |
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Post by nudwig on Mar 8, 2019 12:43:26 GMT -6
I have LaBellas on a Rickenbacker and Rotosound 77's on a P. I love them both but as those basses are so different it's hard to directly compare but I'd say the Rotosounds seem brighter and sustain a bit more. The Rotosounds sound terrible at first, really clangy for the first month or so, I like the way then sound now though the G sounds a touch dead compared to the others. I've been wanting to try the TI's but like others said I'm not sure how I'll like the low tension. I was given a pair of Ernie Ball Cobalts that I have yet to try. In general I like all flatwounds more than rounds on basses, especially when palm muting.
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Post by joseph on Mar 8, 2019 12:53:39 GMT -6
I recommend 760FL
definitely P
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Post by stratboy on Mar 8, 2019 13:15:50 GMT -6
I’m not a gigging bass player, but my short-scale J-bass clone sounds a lot better with GHS Precision flatwounds on it. It’s also more forgiving of my amateur technique.
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Post by sirthought on Mar 8, 2019 13:17:06 GMT -6
I like flats on any kind of bass, but I still prefer rounds for more punkish style rock. Flats can be much easier on your fingers.
I have D'Addario Chromes on my custom built short scale jazz and I like them. I do have a set of short scale D'Addario half rounds that I'm wanting to try, but haven't made the switch yet.
On my P-bass I switch between D'Addario nickel rounds and Ken Smith Compressors, which are these awesome sounding pressurewound strings. That's sort of a hybrid that has the feel of the flats but maybe isn't quite as dark sounding.
Was not into the Rotosound 77s, which I'm not a picky player by any means.
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Post by brucerothwell on Mar 8, 2019 13:47:59 GMT -6
Ive never tried or played flatwounds however I dig the sound. Anyone have any opinions? If one bass with flats would it be P, J, or PJ? Flats on a P-bass is definitely a great way to go. I think there is a Labella flat that is considered very good... "Deep Talkin' Bass" (there is a "Gold" series version too) |
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Post by EmRR on Mar 8, 2019 16:16:17 GMT -6
Flats on my Rick, rounds on most others. My humbucker Tele is so dark and fundamental-centric it kinda requires rounds, it's the only one I wouldn't put flats on.
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Post by christopher on Mar 8, 2019 18:00:59 GMT -6
I’m working with a funk band primarily influenced by p funk, but also zeppelin. The bassist has a stingray, and sounds good, but not vintage enough to me. Should I try flatwounds on stingray?
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Post by mulmany on Mar 8, 2019 18:25:48 GMT -6
I use to only run flats on my fretless, until last year. I am using rotosound 77's on the TR4-B and love it. I don't miss the rounds at all. It's also not as big of a shock to the fingers switching back and forth from fretless to fretted now.
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Post by sirthought on Mar 9, 2019 6:21:11 GMT -6
I’m working with a funk band primarily influenced by p funk, but also zeppelin. The bassist has a stingray, and sounds good, but not vintage enough to me. Should I try flatwounds on stingray? |
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Post by keymod on Mar 9, 2019 7:59:27 GMT -6
What are people's thoughts regarding strings on a hollow-body Bass, specifically a Hofner?
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Post by stormymondays on Mar 9, 2019 8:53:50 GMT -6
What are people's thoughts regarding strings on a hollow-body Bass, specifically a Hofner? Flats are mandatory, of course! |
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Post by christopher on Mar 9, 2019 10:20:24 GMT -6
Sounds like it tames those springy highs I’m dealing with, and sounds way funkier! Thanks!
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Post by jakeboy on Mar 10, 2019 8:53:31 GMT -6
I love the EB Cobalt Flats on my Hamer CruiseBass. Play and feel like flats yet somehow they retain some brightness somewhere in the middle between trad flats and rounds. I think they sound great!
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Post by Ward on Mar 11, 2019 9:28:41 GMT -6
Ive never tried or played flatwounds however I dig the sound. Anyone have any opinions? If one bass with flats would it be P, J, or PJ? Flats on a P-bass is definitely a great way to go. I think there is a Labella flat that is considered very good... "Deep Talkin' Bass" (there is a "Gold" series version too) Like what was used on this, you reckon? |
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Post by lcr on Mar 12, 2019 7:39:27 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing Ward. That’s the sound!
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Post by Ward on Mar 12, 2019 8:08:22 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing Ward. That’s the sound! Well, this is the guy who wrote the song . . . Janick but I have no idea who produced it or played bass on it. It would be nice to know. It sure sounds like a really good P Bass with flat wound Labellas on it, but I might be mistaken. |
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Post by shoe on Mar 12, 2019 21:48:31 GMT -6
I pretty much only use flats on Bass. Labellas are great.
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 15, 2019 15:26:50 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing Ward. That’s the sound! Well, this is the guy who wrote the song . . . Janick but I have no idea who produced it or played bass on it. It would be nice to know. It sure sounds like a really good P Bass with flat wound Labellas on it, but I might be mistaken. Definitely sounds like flat wounds |
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