D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Gauge .050-.105 on Fender Jazz

jarrhead · #1 06-19-2009, 06:13 PM

I have a Fender MIA Jazz and I'm thinking about getting D'Addario chromes.

Here's the set

I played these strings on an Ibanez soundgear and loved them. I also heard they are recommended for a Jazz.

Would these be what I need to should I try a different set? I play rock style, and I've been told these aren't rock sounding but I have plenty of effects and tried them out and they play just fine.

Any reccomended sets? I've just been rambling cause I completely forgot what I was originally going to say

king_biscuit · #2 06-19-2009, 06:36 PM

Those are good flats, and they are among the best flats for rock, because they have good high mids. However, IMO, a Jazz bass with flats is really too mellow for a good rock tone. I'd stick with a good set of SS rounds like LoRiders for that. A Precision, on the other hand, sounds great with flats, even in a rock setting.

aus_bass · #3 06-19-2009, 06:58 PM

I have these strings on my Squier Classic Vibe Jazz, although mine are .045 - .100. I play classic rock and find they sit very well in the mix. Great string... very smooth with a warm tone.

RicPlaya · #4 06-22-2009, 01:54 PM

Flats on my jazz actually sit better in the mix. There is less competition with the guitars because the flats seem to go a little lower.

jarrhead · #5 06-22-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RicPlaya

Flats on my jazz actually sit better in the mix. There is less competition with the guitars because the flats seem to go a little lower.

I just wanted the mellow sound but that's awesome to know.

Im definitely getting these strings.

HogieWan · #6 06-22-2009, 01:57 PM

I love the sound of GHS Pressurewounds on a Jazz. They are flattened out rounds (oval wrapping),

RicPlaya · #7 06-22-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jarrhead

I just wanted the mellow sound but that's awesome to know.

Im definitely getting these strings.

I never tried the Chromes, heard they are more zingy then other flats. May have to let them break in a bit and they may not be a thumpy or classic sounding compared to other strings.

Do a search, Jazz basses with flats. You will find a ton of clips on here that have bassists playing with flats on jazz basses.

HogieWan · #8 06-22-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RicPlaya

I never tried the Chromes, heard they are more zingy then other flats.

I wouldn't use the term "zingy" for any flats

stflbn · #9 06-22-2009, 02:10 PM

They definitely have more edge or brightness than most others. But I've heard others say TI's have more brightness than chromes do. I've not tried TI's, but I currently have Chromes on a P-bass that I use on and off as a general do-it-all bass. Blues, Country, Rock, Pop, etc. Depending on what I'm playing depends where the tone knob is.

JT Bass · #10 06-22-2009, 02:15 PM

Quick highjack, can anyone tell me if the TI Jazz Flats are lower tension than the Chromes?

JT Bass · #11 06-22-2009, 02:22 PM

The answer to that appears to be yes.. by quite a bit. Sorry for the the 'jack.

stflbn · #12 06-22-2009, 02:28 PM

I have DR LoRiders, and Nickel Sunbeams on my other basses and the Chromes are quite a bit higher tension. So much so that I find it's a surprising work out for the back of my fingers and hands, and the nut on my P-bass is cut very low.

IMHO higher tension = lighter touch and lower action without buzz.

jarrhead · #13 06-22-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stflbn

I have DR LoRiders, and Nickel Sunbeams on my other basses and the Chromes are quite a bit higher tension. So much so that I find it's a surprising work out for the back of my fingers and hands, and the nut on my P-bass is cut very low.

IMHO higher tension = lighter touch and lower action without buzz.

I like lots of tension.

Cy_Miles · #14 06-22-2009, 07:09 PM

fwiw, I love the Chromes on my Gretsch Electromatic hollowbody guitar.

Mudfuzz · #15 06-22-2009, 07:12 PM

I use these strings on almost all my basses they are great and work on any bass that has some kind of pickup or resinating chamber.

ibnzneksrul · #16 06-22-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by king_biscuit

IMO, a Jazz bass with flats is really too mellow for a good rock tone.

I think the first few Led Zeppelin albums would beg to disagree...

jumbo_steelie · #17 06-22-2009, 10:30 PM

I definately have to pick up a set of these for my squier pbass....

vin*tone · #18 06-22-2009, 10:31 PM

I have am on my Jag and Ric.
2 Thumbs up.

ironrat · #19 06-23-2009, 07:46 AM

I have them on my P copy and I like the sound. Good sustain too. You can hold a full note on 60bmp without fading.

I am deciding what to put on my PJ SX.....Chromes or TI Flats. I have pressurewound and don't like them too much.

Medford Bassman · #20 10-26-2009, 02:06 PM

I saw this thread and decided to add my 2 cents.
I have flats on a MIM Jazz 5 string and I really like it. I'm not so much a 5 string player but the band loves it. I think it's because of the flats sit so well in the mix for what we do.
Also, I put flats on my SX P-bass which again rocked a gig we played recently. Also have flats on my fretless, a requirement in my opinion.
I am seriously considering placing flats on my MIA Jazz 4 string. Great bass, built to last and has an Audere installed. Great sound and feel.
I have an Ibanez SR Prestige bass I would keeps rounds on just in case.