6 String Flatwound Set Recommendations? Venturing into 6-string fretless...
 

Hello all,

I'm picking up a 6-string fretless on Saturday ($160 off Craigslist :hyper:) and the owner currently has it strung with stainless steels :eyebrow: so I would like to replace them with flat wounds. The only "affordable" set I've found on JustStrings.com is a Rotosound pack for $50.

Does anyone have any prior experience with a 6 string set of Rotosound flat wounds or perhaps a different recommendation in that price range?

Thanks

Sure thing :) R.Cocco makes very good quality strings. They are about the same price like the Rotosounds, but you will like them for sure :)

Otherwise Pyramid strings might be a option.

There are other 6 string "sets" you can get...

GHS and D'Addario are less than that but you will need to purchase a 5 string set and add a single High-C unless the website you are shopping put a 6 string set package together for you.

Thanks for the suggestion, but from their website it looks like R. Cocco doesn't make flatwounds. A Google search actually brought me to another TalkBass thread where these Carvin strings seemed to get a good rap: http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/FW60. I'll probably try those out.

Also, this bass I'm getting has been modified to only allow for a string-through-body setup with a set wooden bridge. Will flatwounds last long when they're strung through the back or will they easily break at the saddle?

Ah sorry for that, I thought they made flatwound too :p

Cool, I checked out your website and it looks easy to make a set of D'addarios for a good price. I've tried Chromes before on a 4 string and I liked them.

Flatwounds
 

I currently have Rotosound Flats (77s ?) on my Elrick 5, with a high C.

My old bass, a Modulus Q6 sported TI's.

When my Elrick needs new strings (or sooner), I plan to go back to the TI's because of the lower string tension.

The roto's are like pressing down coat hangers.

Awesome! Yeah It is easy to add a High-C. But it sounds like you need Extra Long scale for your bass if you go Thru-Body and D'Addario's C string is only 36.5" long Ball to Silk so will need to be strung top load (If you get Super Long D'Addario those can go thru-body).

I sent you a link for GHS 6 string sets which will work Thru-Body with the Super Long scale option.

TalkBass is dank, I've missed this place. I'll be going with those GHS.

Yeah, I was really glad to find an alternative to that Rotosound set because I really don't like the brand... Thanks for the suggestions and info everyone.

You definitely give yourself a lot more options by buying a 4 or 5 string set and then filling it out with singles.

GHS flats...Carvin sells a six string set. Oh, right -- someone already said that.

Never mind. ;)

I use Roto 77 flats on all my basses. U swear by them. Very warm, and sound great when hit hard.