bass flatwound tension

[hkrle]

how is the tension of D'Addario bass flatwound? thanks!

[JanusZarate]

If you searched, you'd have you answer by now

D'Addario flatwounds are hex-core, and as a result, they're high-tension, stiff strings. This is something I'm very fond of, as most flatwounds are round core and much looser in general. I prefer hex-core because I have better control over hex-core strings.

[::::BASSIST::::]

My experience from least to most tension flats:

TI 344 > Labella 760FLs > Chromes > Fender 9050Ms

Got a set of Labella Jamersons on the way. They are supposed to be super high tension. Wonder if the Fender 9050M (which I am currently using) will be less or more.

[hkrle]

I'm looking for low tension flatwound bass string but my local shop only sells D'Addario flatwound.......

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Get the TI 344s from the Dude over at the dudepit forum or juststrings.com. Ti 344s are the lowest tension flats known to humankind!

[snowdan]

Originally Posted by hkrle

I'm looking for low tension flatwound bass string but my local shop only sells D'Addario flatwound.......

have them order a 40-95 set of d'addario chromes for you.

[hkrle]

Originally Posted by snowdan

have them order a 40-95 set of d'addario chromes for you.

No I just asked the local shop for the stock of any bass flatwound strings.....I think I won't order d'addario chromes because of its high tension. I'm planning to put it on my new Hofner CT bass. sb said its neck is vulnerable with strings at high tension. Any idea?

[bassicinstinct]

Originally Posted by snowdan

have them order a 40-95 set of d'addario chromes for you.

That's precisely the make and guage I use and I can't fault `em.

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by VEGANBASS

Ti 344s are the lowest tension flats known to humankind!

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