Flatwounds for a 6 string bass.

[domportera]

I play a long-scale (though I think standard sized strings could fit) 6 string Schecter Stiletto, and I'm considering buying flatwounds for less fret clatter and a new tone.

I play heavy metal, how do you think roundwounds would fit in?

Also, what strings would you suggest? I'd prefer not to spend much over $50 or $60. I've seen TI JF346 Jazz Bass strings, flatwounds, that are over $100, and that's way too steep.

thanks in advance!

[lowendfriend]

Here is one suggestion on a site run by a Talkbass member....Rotosound 77's:

Buy Rotosound Jazz Bass 77 Flatwound Electric Bass Strings from Bass Strings Online.

[swspiers]

I put Chromes on my 6-string last week. Great tone and feel.

YMMV of course!

[gary m]

I really like the flats that I got through Carvin for my sixer ...made by GHS and pretty reasonable in price.

[FunkMetalBass]

GHS, Labella, D'Addario, Rotosound, and TI all make flats for the 6-string, although you may have to buy the B and C strings separately.

[domportera]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. but do you know how they would sound for metal music? I don't want them to cause me to be inaudible

Rotosound 77's seem most likely at the moment

[FunkMetalBass]

Why are you wanting to use flats to play metal?

I wouldn't recommend them, unless you end up in a situation like Steve Harris where the guitarists EQ well enough to stay out of your sonic spectrum. Otherwise, you're almost guaranteed to be buried in the mix.

[domportera]

I figure change would be nice, also less fret noise is a nice thing to imagine.

If what you're saying is true, I think I may abandon the idea

[veribass]

Rotosound 77's are a good string, not as bright as a roundwound but they aren't dull sounding, to me anyway. Out of my range on the metal and 6 string parts, might can get some more tone if you use a pick. That's what I do on my basses.

[singlemalt]

The TI jazz flats are worth the dough. They last forever, and get better after breaking in.

Treat yourself.

[JimmyM]

The type of strings you use doesn't matter nearly as much as your playing. If you want to use flats, use them...you'll be fine.

[T. Alan Smith]

I've been using Ken Smith grounds on my Bongo6 and they're fantabulous.