Can Sadowsky flats be strung through body?

Handyman · #1 07-24-2011, 08:48 PM

Anyone know if Sadowsky flats can be strung through body, or are they through bridge only, like LaBella flats? I've got a set on the way, and I certainly don't want to break my new strings.

I also get nervous about my string ferules falling out when I string through bridge.

Chris Breese · #2 07-24-2011, 09:33 PM

Great strings. I wouldn't chance it.

Rick Blanc · #3 07-25-2011, 05:09 AM

I think the Sadowsky flats are tapered. If that's the case I think it would be ok.

jasper383 · #4 07-25-2011, 05:23 AM

Email them. I have asked Sadowsky a couple email questions in the past, and they have always responded right away.

It probably depends on the bass.

garak7 · #5 07-25-2011, 05:30 AM

Yes, e-mail them. I would be curious to hear the answer myself since I just bought and strung my new MIA P Bass with Sadowsky flats. The E broke right at the saddle, but since my bass is new, I am taking it to a luthier to make sure I don't have a burr or something else that might cause the strings to break.

Handyman · #6 07-25-2011, 06:09 AM

I'll send them an email, and let you guys know what they say.

jongor · #7 09-19-2011, 04:37 PM

SLaPiNFuNK · #8 09-20-2011, 10:16 AM

Confirmed from the man him self.

He does not recommend stringing the Flatwound Strings through body.

jongor · #9 09-20-2011, 10:26 AM

Okay...but I will get a similar (or worse!) bend at the tuning post 'cause the length is a bit too long for my bass, 34" scale P.

I'll let you know if it breaks!