Flatwound Slinkys

[RHCP250]

Has anyone used these? How do they compare to Chromes or GHS Precision flats?

[lmfreeman9]

I tried a used set purchased in the classifieds once for $5. They were traditional, middle of the road like a poor man's LaBellas. They had less tension then Chromes or GHS and less brightness but they were very broken in and the only time I tried GHs they were new.

[RHCP250]

Thanks for the reply, any chance you've tried the DR Hi-beam flats?

[jasper383]

I think you will find that Chromes and EB Flats are the same strings, right down to the color of the windings.

I have found Chromes and the DR flats to be very similar; a bit on the bright side, but very nice middle of the road flats.

[markdavid]

Originally Posted by jasper383

I think you will find that Chromes and EB Flats are the same strings, right down to the color of the windings.

I have found Chromes and the DR flats to be very similar; a bit on the bright side, but very nice middle of the road flats.

They are similar but I have found Chromes to be a bit brighter and a little higher tension, EB flats also look a little flatter in appearance whereas Chromes look to me almost like pressurewound strings in appearance

[king_biscuit]

Originally Posted by jasper383

I think you will find that Chromes and EB Flats are the same strings, right down to the color of the windings.

+1 Same with nickel roundwound Slinkys and XLs