Flatround VS. Roundwound

[Fender1022]

Which one would be better for a deeper tone and not so much for playing actual riffs, if you want to call it that. I mean which one will sound better for a steady quarter note or 8th note in a song, like AC/DC's 'Shot Down in Flames' or the intro to Rush's 'Dreamline'?

[lovernotfighter]

Well, it depend partially on what bass your using. But Flatwounds are usually a little clearer that round wounds, at least from what I’ve used.

[JustOpenYourMind]

There is no real answer, it depends on the tone you are looking to acheive. Flatwounds sound more dull than rounds, when you pluck a note it thumps instead of ringing. With rounds you'll have a cleaner sound with more sparkle to it.

In your case, you might want to try flats for that low chest pounding thumping 8th notes.

[nastyn8c]

Originally Posted by JustOpenYourMind

There is no real answer, it depends on the tone you are looking to acheive. Flatwounds sound more dull than rounds, when you pluck a note it thumps instead of ringing. With rounds you'll have a cleaner sound with more sparkle to it.

In your case, you might want to try flats for that low chest pounding thumping 8th notes.

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