BEST GAUGE FOR FLATWOUND G STRING??

[guitardefector]

Hello bass community. I'd like personal experience advice on which gauge is the best for flatwounds so that the G string actually sounds like a bass string? I currently have Fender flats, lightest guage, on my MIM Fender Jazz. They sound amazing until I pluck the G string, which sounds deader than dead. All advice about gauges and brand names would be greatly appreciated. Happy new year to all F-cleffers!!!

[reedo35]

I like .45 for the G string. I think Jamerson used 50's but I think that would be too much tension for me.

[OlSkewl56]

For me the fender flats have way too much tension.
I like D'Addario Chromes .100 on the E.
Gauge should match original of Fender, with a minimal amount of T-rod tweaking.
Not for everyone, but I like it.

[guitardefector]

Originally Posted by OlSkewl56

For me the fender flats have way too much tension.
I like D'Addario Chromes .100 on the E.
Gauge should match original of Fender, with a minimal amount of T-rod tweaking.
Not for everyone, but I like it.

Thank you! I was about to order the D'Addario Chromes awhile ago, but I was on the fence between those and GHS brite flats. Now I'm DEFINITELY gonna buy the DA Chromes, since they've gotten lots of positive reviews, especially from you.

[guitardefector]

Originally Posted by reedo35

I like .45 for the G string. I think Jamerson used 50's but I think that would be too much tension for me.

Thanks! I was in Colorado Springs a few weeks ago, just passing through from Westcliff in the mountains. Awesome beauty!!! Back in the SF bay area now.

[Groover]

Whick set are you using? I've noticed the same thing on my P bass. I'm using the 9050m which has the .55

Tinkering with the idea of getting an ML pack and use the .50, but leave the rest in from the M set.

The .50 should also feel better to me than the .55 I think.

Otherwise, I typically like .45, but if I use that with the M set, it may be unbalanced... Not sure