Flatwounds?

[amphlett7]

Hi
im playing in a jazz festival next month
and want to get some flatwounds to take with me
so the concert has fresh strings

what flatwounds are best suited for jazz/swing

(p.s i know theres probably billions of these types of threads
but im in a rush)

thanks in advance

[Bass Below]

This is just my opinion of course, but do you really want fresh flatwounds on for a concert? What I mean is, flats usually sound their best once they've broken in, which could take a month depending on how often you play.

If the festival is next month, get the flats on asap and play 'em every day. For Jazz/swing most flats will work. I like the Rotosound heavy Jazz set.

[b_ryceeeee]

i like the GHS ones. my friend has it on his osborn and it sounds sweet. but its best you get them now cause it takes awhile till they actually start sounding pretty dope

[amphlett7]

Thanks you guys
i will get em as soon as posiibel
then just use the strings i got now as backups aye

[pedroims]

what about TI Jazz Flats, I love them, but is true , will take a time to brake in

[GeneralElectric]

I vote either TI or Rotosound flats, with a definite lean toward the TI's

[lmfreeman9]

+1 on the TI's

[mellowgerman]

Originally Posted by Bass Below

This is just my opinion of course, but do you really want fresh flatwounds on for a concert? What I mean is, flats usually sound their best once they've broken in, which could take a month depending on how often you play.

If the festival is next month, get the flats on asap and play 'em every day. For Jazz/swing most flats will work. I like the Rotosound heavy Jazz set.

i found a remedy for this. apply moisturizing lotion to new flats with a paper towel. whether it's oils and dirt from your skin or the moisturizing lotion... the strings don't care, same effect. makes em sound like you've been playing them for 10 years

[fuNKmaster83]

do you know that you have to have at least 3 day for the flats to settle in!!!

[jar546]

+1 TI Jazz Flats without a doubt

[Darkstrike]

Jazz Flats are my no1 choice too, Steve Harris Sig's if I need high tension.

[PWRL]

TI JFF 344!!!

[joelb79]

TI's are going to be the best for Jazz. I find that chromes are a good choice if you need more midrange projection. GHS Precision flats are great when they break in for that classic sound with a little more tension. If you are used to lower tension rounds, I would choose Chromes in Light (95-75-60-40) or TI JFF 344's.

[amphlett7]

Originally Posted by fuNKmaster83

do you know that you have to have at least 3 day for the flats to settle in!!!

welll
i delayed it a bit
now have ONE WEEK
so ill get em tomorrow
do the moisturiser
and then Mon, Tues, Wed is full on playing
they have three practises on those days