anyone like the d'addario chrome flatwounds?

[LoveThatBass]

For a flatwound they are about the best I have used.
Medium tension, lots of punch and attack, decent in mids, smooth feeling and reported to last a good while.

[jkritchey]

I really like mine, and had a great experience with their Customer Service, so I'm a huge supporter. Get two sets today!

[lc12345678]

Thumbs up for them on my Jazz Bass. I've been using the same set for 2 1/2 years in a rock band and they still sound great (use the bass 4hrs a week, band + practice). I find it took the strings a little while to work in. But they have saved me a lot of money the past couple of years.

In james Jamerson's book 'Shadows Of Motown' it said that he often used flats at were at least 5 years old. Changed them only when they broke.

later.

[mrpackerguy]

Where's the cheapest and best online place to buy the flatwound chromes? I think I'm going to try a set on my USA Jazz Deluxe 5'er.

[phat5]

I just put a set on my Fender RBV. They sound full, rich and sweet in the top end; the BP articles described them best. They are new to my bass, so they are not broken in yet. The Chromes are causing my finger tips (plucking hand) to hurt; could be the cold or I may need to build up my finger tips. I do like them and will give them 8 months to grow on me.

[Kristopher]

Today I bought some D'Addario Chromes, my first set of flatwounds ever. I've been thinking of either replacing the pickup on my EB/MM Stingray or getting a new bass entirely because my hi-fi sound wasn't going well with my new gig, an old-school surf/Hendrix-rock band. I don't think I'm going to have to do that now!

I've always been afraid to use flats because I thought I'd get a dead or muddy sound, but the top end seemed very pleasant. For the first time I can turn UP the high EQ knob on my bass and get something I want to hear. The entire bass seemed to open up with new possibilities. I also dig the texture of the strings, my right-hand fingers seem to be able to grab them easier when plucking.

Anyway, this is my first post at talkbass.com, I'm really digging the forum posts!

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Kristopher
Ecchoing Bleu

[phat5]

Kristopher, welcome to the world of flats! A good set of flats can turn a decent sounding bass into a real trench digger. I'm amazed that the chromes have somewhat of a "round wound" sound to them in the upper end; although the brilliance will settle down soon. I had a chance to really sit down with my 5'r and dial in my new sound, with my main rig and modest pedal board..................very rich and full, considering I'm using a Berg HT-112 and Clarus head. I can only imagine what it will sound like with the Hartke 3500 / 4X10 rig this Tues. In addition, there are two E.V. 18" subs under the stage; no problem cuttin' thru the mix. My finger tips are adjusting to the Chromes, I'm beggining to enjoy them.

H2