Flatwounds Please

thisSNsucks · #1 05-02-2005, 04:21 PM

Ok guys I got a MM Stingray that I love to play but I wanna mellow down the bite it has, so I wanna try some Flatwounds. I play mostly punk and metal and Im real interested in seeing how flats (played pick and finger style) would sound in these genres. I hear good things about TI flats, but I have no idea where to get them. So if all you flatwound guys and gals out there would be so kind to recommend a set of flats that you think would be nice for what I'm lookin for, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

GregoryC · #2 05-02-2005, 04:34 PM

You could always contact Mr. Sadowsky (www.sadowsky.com). He has two different gauges available for both 4 string and 5 string, as well as an XL set for 5 string.

I think they give you what you are looking for in a typical flatwound, with a little more clarity on the low end. They are also very nicely finished.

La Bella tape wounds would move you even further to mellow. I am a big fan of them.

LoveThatBass · #3 05-02-2005, 05:06 PM

JF344's

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www.juststrings.com

http://p096.ezboard.com/fthedudepitf...icID=218.topic

http://carolkaye.com/catalog/product...b41c91a32e1754

I had a Sterling and tried the Jazz Flats on them...yes, it toned it down but I thought it was dry sounding. I used some Elixer Nanoweb .050-.105's and they sounded decent with some less growl. It is hard to tame the growl on an EB bass.

thisSNsucks · #4 05-02-2005, 06:31 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input and yes it is hard to tame the growl of EB basses Lovethatbass, but you gotta keep in mind the Sterling is a different animal to the Stingray. I've heard flats on a ray is amazing so Im just curious

LoveThatBass · #5 05-02-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thisSNsucks

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input and yes it is hard to tame the growl of EB basses Lovethatbass, but you gotta keep in mind the Sterling is a different animal to the Stingray. I've heard flats on a ray is amazing so Im just curious

Give them a try

I played an SR-5 and had a Sterling but never played a standard Ray. The SR-5 and Sterling were alot alike except the number of strings and the neck width.

thisSNsucks · #6 05-02-2005, 06:59 PM

Will do. Yes the SR5 is acctually more like a Sterling, same electronics, just different number of strings and body styling.

LoveThatBass · #7 05-02-2005, 08:35 PM

I put TI Jazz Flats on my MIA Jazz Bass...hey...didn't even sound like a Jazz Bass anymore...more like a P bass...sounded good though.
I went back to Elixer Nanowebs for a bit more versatility.

slybass3000 · #8 05-02-2005, 09:23 PM

Recently, I've put flatwound on my P-Bass. I don't remenber which kind but it gives me a real Larry Graham sound on funk thumping. I couldn't believe it, not harsh sounding, but deep tone!! I love it.