D'Addario Chromes (help)

[clockworkwar]

Hello,

I am a current user of Rotosounds Flatwound 45-105 guage strings. (Jazz Bass 77)

And I am thinking about trying some D'Addario Chromes which guage do you think would be best for me?? seen as I use those strings now?

[JanusZarate]

Hmm... it all depends on what you like (and don't like) about the current gauge you're using.

I would personally go for a 45-105 or a 50-105 set, but that's because I like them stiff for my fairly aggressive style.

I've noticed that a lot of roundwound-loving bassists who are accustomed to the 45-105 gauge often opt for a 45-100 or lighter set when using flatwounds. I couldn't tell you why, though, other than that it may be because of the naturally thicker but smoother feel of flatwounds in comparison to similar-gauge roundwounds.

[clockworkwar]

Originally Posted by MysticBoo

Hmm... it all depends on what you like (and don't like) about the current gauge you're using.

I would personally go for a 45-105 or a 50-105 set, but that's because I like them stiff for my fairly aggressive style.

I've noticed that a lot of roundwound-loving bassists who are accustomed to the 45-105 gauge often opt for a 45-100 or lighter set when using flatwounds. I couldn't tell you why, though, other than that it may be because of the naturally thicker but smoother feel of flatwounds in comparison to similar-gauge roundwounds.

Thank you for your advice, il prob go for the 45-105 or a slightly lighter set, as they are quite hard to buy where I live and online they seem to be non existant. Im just trying them to see if they sound better or I like them better than the Rotos.

[GlennW]

They exist here:
http://www.juststrings.com/daddarioe...archromes.html

[clockworkwar]

(I live in England)

[RSY]

Originally Posted by MysticBoo

I've noticed that a lot of roundwound-loving bassists who are accustomed to the 45-105 gauge often opt for a 45-100 or lighter set when using flatwounds. I couldn't tell you why, though, other than that it may be because of the naturally thicker but smoother feel of flatwounds in comparison to similar-gauge roundwounds.

Just theorizing here, but could it be because they're trying to avoid having to make truss rod adjustments, etc?

scott

[Cheshirecat83uk]

For all Brits having trouble getting strings, go these:

www.stringbusters.com
www.stringsdirect.co.uk

Both of those have good range, but StringBusters didn't do the Half Rounds I wanna try (D'Addario), but Strings Direct did, at a reasonable price too. So check them both out - what one doesn't have the other might just do. They also offer discounts on bulk buying. Though buying in bulk on bass strings is something my pocket can't handle - disgustingly expensive practice indeed!

Hope this helps, chief. Good luck.

Chesh

[Nakedfish]

I have the ECB81 gauge set on my P bass. They work great. Not too much tension, but not floppy either. I recommend them.

[kevin_lindsay]

UK guys - yu can get the string less expensively by using this guy - I got a set of Chromes (50-105), a set of 5 string DR Hi-Beams (45-130), and 3 sets of Elixir Polyweb acoustic light strings - all for £54 including Air Mail delivery!!

To grab those in Stringbusters would have cost me £89.50
On Strings Direct it would have cost me £88.37

Anyhow - here's the Ebay link for the guy's store - really great service and prices!!
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MyMusicStuf...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

[Nakedfish]

Unbelievable prices!!

Thanks Kevin!