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09-15-2009, 11:59 AM
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I'm a newbie here. I've browsed around trying to find answers to this question, but nothing really cuts right to it because my question is a little different than what I've seen.
I have a fretted 5-string Squire Active V. I'm curious about flatwound strings that are good for both straight ahead jazz (upright vibe) as well as funk (slaps, etc). I know these styles are diverse, but does anyone have a flatwound string they could recommend for someone who wanted to be diverse without having to get a second axe? |
09-15-2009, 12:14 PM
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09-15-2009, 02:05 PM
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09-15-2009, 02:34 PM
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09-15-2009, 02:38 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax, VA USA | | | I am partial to the Fender 9053 S's that I have been using. With your active bass I am not sure how that would sound. I know when I use the Sansamp, which is essentially an active boost, the sound is not quite as nice as with the passive. Best bet might be to find a local TB-er who has a bass strung with flats and try them out. |
09-16-2009, 07:19 PM
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09-16-2009, 07:22 PM
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09-17-2009, 11:02 AM
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Endorsing artist: Carvin, Micheal Kelly Guitars | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx. | | | Of all the ones I've used, I think the Sadowsky flats are right for what you want. They sound brighter than most of the others & the notes are more distinct. My personal faves are Dogal Jacos from Italy. They're hard to find. Lately I use EB flats because they're readily available here. They are huge on the bottom side. |
09-17-2009, 11:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan | | | Another vote for D'Addario Chromes. They ROCK for anything and everthing on a Jazz Bass.
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09-17-2009, 01:59 PM
| | | | remember I'm a newbie. A lot of folks just listed "chromes". were all of you referring to "D'Addario Chromes", or did you mean something else? Thanks for all the help. |
09-18-2009, 03:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan | | | D'Addario Chromes are Chromes. Great strings my friend.
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09-18-2009, 03:53 PM
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09-18-2009, 03:57 PM
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Brownchicken Browncow | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | | i gig using dr flats and play mostly blues / funk / jazz. wonderful strings.
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09-26-2009, 02:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain | | I love flatwounds strings.
I tried on my Precision first a set of Thomastik Infeld (TI) Jazz Flats but I didn't love how the E string sounded nor I got accostumed to the low tension that seemed to slow down a bit my playing, but I'm sure it's my issue, not the strings.
Then I moved recently to the D'addario Chromes. THey're settling in, but I suspect I will leave these on the Precision.
I just now put the TI Jazz Flats set I used on my Jazz Bass (it's a passive Fender MIA '75 Re-issue) and I test them only in my dormitory. I love the sound so far, I will try them at rehearsal today.
I have to say though that flatwounds strings, although they are perfect for fingerstyle funk, don't produce a great slap sound in my opinion. Here a lot of info about fltawounds
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09-26-2009, 02:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL | | | Sounds like maybe DR Hi-Beam Flatwounds would give you the tone your looking for. Tried a set recently and really liked them. They are stainless steel so they have a subtle brightness, and they have a round core so they are a slightly more flexible than most flats. They have a nice warm sound inherent in all flats, but have a slight 'pop' to them which makes them nice for more percussive and slap techniques. |
09-26-2009, 09:48 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portsmouth VA USA | | | I use Fender 9050M flats on my Aerodyne for many different styles. Works great for me.
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