Flats that are as versatile as Roundwounds ???

ubado · #1 10-28-2007, 08:09 AM

Looking to kill some of the string noise on my Alembic Epic. I just get too much string noise on my frets (I'm rather heavy handed with my fingerings).

Any sugestions for flats that are good for pop'n and tap'n ? (I understand that they won't truly compare to roundwounds... but something close would good).

Thanks!

anyonefortennis · #2 11-05-2007, 05:34 PM

Chromes are pretty bright and cut through very well compared to other flats.

brianrost · #3 11-06-2007, 07:30 AM

I'd look into half rounds, they are rounds that have been ground down on the outside.

My other suggestion would be work on your technique to get rid of the finger noise

bigbass94 · #4 11-06-2007, 07:41 AM

Tell that to geezer......oh....sorry. You should get a pair of rotosounds jazz bass standard gauge. They sound good on any bass. They give a really classic sound. They gave me what I was looking for.They are also pretty classy looking, with the silk and everything.

Benji5678 · #5 11-07-2007, 06:38 PM

+1 on the Rotosounds they are probobly the brightest flats ive ever played yet theys till got that fat flatound sound

Mad Tango · #6 11-07-2007, 06:59 PM

+1 on the Chromes. They don't sound too Motown-ish and they are more versatile than the rest.

r379 · #7 11-08-2007, 02:30 PM

TI flats are worth a look.

pbass2 · #8 11-08-2007, 02:34 PM

I have basses with Labellas for classic thump, but on a couple others I use Chromes because they're more versatile---I consider them my "rock" flat

Koki · #9 11-08-2007, 03:09 PM

Well, with flats you can slap but it's not that fun. I had flats for a week and I didn't notice that I slapped less and less until I took em off. Why play wannabe rounds when you can play rounds. Get some nickelwounds (less noise than steels) and enjoy. Btw string noise is not noticeable in band situation

Greg Clinkingbeard · #10 11-08-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by r379

TI flats are worth a look.

They would be good for the first few days, but once they mellow out they are not a slap string. Good low end with a pronounced midrange and little or no top. Also, the silk winding helps give a strong fundamental.

r379 · #11 11-08-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by clink

They would be good for the first few days, but once they mellow out they are not a slap string. Good low end with a pronounced midrange and little or no top. Also, the silk winding helps give a strong fundamental.

I'd absolutely agree with you on TI flats tone. Thanks for adding your comments on slapping because I don't do slap and therefore have no experience in that realm.

62bass · #12 11-11-2007, 06:16 AM

T.I. flats are unlike any other flatwounds and are a very versatile string I find. I can use them for anything except slap, which I never have to do anyhow. The lower tension is not a problem unless you really play way too hard and makes it easy on your hands. A slight truss rod and action adjustment may be needed but it's no big thing.

the low one · #13 11-12-2007, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Benji5678

+1 on the Rotosounds they are probobly the brightest flats ive ever played yet theys till got that fat flatound sound

+1 on the Rotosounds for me too. I've had mine on my fretless Jazz bass for almost 2 years and they still still sound great. I had a pro setup 6 months ago and asked the tech to put the same strings back on if he thought they were still OK, which he did I'm pleased to say.

DavePlaysBass · #14 11-12-2007, 07:13 AM

I have a set of TI flats on my 61 Jazz. They are the only set of flats that have "stuck" for me. That bass plays like butter and has the rich and creamy dairy sound to go with it.