FLATWOUNDS QUESTIONS

mike_Ro11 · #1 03-23-2008, 12:23 PM

I have only been plying for about 7 months and dont no much about strings. Here are my questions.

Is it ok to string flatwounds through the body? I heard somewhere that is bad for the strings.

How are flatwounds for slap and pop playing?

Thanks For the help!

lmfreeman9 · #2 03-23-2008, 04:36 PM

Generally not good for slap/pop since they lack brightness.

seanm · #3 03-23-2008, 04:49 PM

LaBella says not to use their flats thought the body. I have used Chromes successfully. Search for threads on flats though body.

You can slap on flats, but it will sound much different than slapping on rounds. It depends on what sound you are going for.

dewbass4 · #4 03-23-2008, 05:58 PM

I string D'Addario Chromes through the body of my 51ri P bass, it's the only option with the stock bridge. They sound and feel great, and they are bright with the tone full open, and real fat if you roll the tone off.

Hollow · #5 03-23-2008, 06:15 PM

yeah, chromes are like the only flat string you can get a passable slap sound out of, but that will die out eventually. But flats aren't really good for slapping... i've been there.

ljazz · #6 03-24-2008, 05:25 AM

I have a really old set of Fender flats that you can get a '70's Larry Graham slap and pop sound out of. The E string is a bit boomy, but they actually sound pretty good when slapped.

Ljazz

mike_Ro11 · #7 03-24-2008, 08:13 AM

Thanks for your replies.

Sleeq · #8 03-24-2008, 10:55 AM

i string my MIA P with fender flats through the body... no problems!

Well maybe cuz i'm using a light gauge (.45-.95)

Mojo-Man · #9 03-24-2008, 11:53 AM

TI-flats
GHS-flats
Chromes

All work great string thru.

I've used TI-flats, and light gauge GHS (95-45) for slapping.
The work fine.