flatwounds for short scale

unclebass · #1 02-06-2013, 07:35 PM

I occasionally play a Danelectro Long Horn bass at our friday night prayer meetings. The strings on it are likely well over 10 years old, and are rusty in several places. I have the chance to purchase a set of GHS stainless steel precision flatwounds 45-95 from craigslist for $10. Does anyone have experience with these strings? How do they sound on a short scale? It currently has roundwounds on it, and they sound pretty good, but I know it's time for new ones. Open to any other suggestions for strings...

Marton · #2 02-06-2013, 07:41 PM

Are they made for a short scale ? If they're aren't, just buy a proper set.

unclebass · #3 02-06-2013, 07:46 PM

yes, they're short scale strings new in the box.

bassbully · #4 02-06-2013, 09:18 PM

Be careful most flat wound SS bass strings will not go thru the E tuner's hole. I had to use a drill to open the post up to allow the E string from my SS Chromes to work...just saying.

Diesel Kilgore · #5 02-07-2013, 05:32 AM

GHS P flats are a very classic sounding flat. I run them on my Jag and enjoy them. You can get them at BSO for about $25 shipped to you.

Root 5 · #6 02-07-2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassbully

Be careful most flat wound SS bass strings will not go thru the E tuner's hole.

He should be okay with a .095" E

fretlessguy · #7 02-07-2013, 05:52 PM

I used short scale GHS Precision flats on my Longhorn when I owned it. Wonderful! Have fun. Yes, it may have to have the hole slightly enlarged (I didn't on mine).