Flat advice

[gonzorob]

I have been using Ernie Ball Roundwounds since I started playing, but I would like to experiment with some flats. I have a Squier VM Jazz and P and am wondering which one I should put the flats on. My Jazz probably gets played about 70% of the time so I was leaning towards leaving rounds on it and putting the flats on the P.

I realize that its mostly personal preference, but I was hoping someone could tell me if the flats would be better on one or the other.

Also, the flats I am putting on are the same gauge as the rounds I use. Does this mean I shouldn't have to worry about a setup?

[lomo]

There is no "right" answer, although flats are more often associated with the "P" sound. My preference is for D'Addario Chromes, which are brighter than some other flats.

[kraigo]

My favorite flats are the Lakland Joe Osborn stainless steel flats. I'd put them on the P-Bass.

KO