flatwounds for six-string basses

buddyro57 · #1 10-06-2007, 05:22 PM

Hi- I am a six-stringer who prefers flats. I have used TI jazz flats and LaBella tapewraps. Neither of these is a perfect fit; the TIs have too little tension on my 34' TRB fretless, and the La bellas feel good, and have a nice fat warmth, but lack clarity.
Unfortunatley D'Addario does not make a 6-string set in the chrome flat line. I'd appreciate some opinions on other good options- it seems that the number of choices is pretty small.
many thanks
Jon Schwabe

Bassplayer_479 · #2 12-30-2007, 11:42 PM

bump...
Ill be getting a Douglas 6 fretless and I'd like to know also...

Philbiker · #3 12-31-2007, 07:06 AM

Personally I like LaBella nylon tapes on my 6 string fretless bass.

jambassist · #4 12-31-2007, 09:29 AM

rotosound is the only company i know of that's making 6 string flatwounds for bass. guess it's not a popular item.

Buskman · #5 12-31-2007, 10:18 AM

http://www.rondomusic.com/indie6fw.html

Can't speak for the quality (or tone) myself, but might be worth a shot, considering the price...

Mark Sacchetti · #6 12-31-2007, 10:21 AM

SIT makes a set of strings for fret less basses called the silencers

perucci · #7 01-03-2008, 05:57 AM

For my 6 (34" scale), I like La Bella Deep Talkin': http://bassguitarstrings.us/store/pr...cat=303&page=1

I had a little trouble finding the 6-string set (juststrings didn't seem to carry it), but the link above is where I got mine.

Just be careful (like with any string) to put enough windings on the tuning-peg to get good down-pressure on the nut. I didn't, and mine "rattle" a bit...

Rickett Customs · #8 01-03-2008, 06:32 AM

How about Thomastik-Infeld Nickel Flats.

http://www.juststrings.com/toi-jf346.html

Very good flats for a 6 (IMO,IME), However they are not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.($77.41)

perucci · #9 01-03-2008, 09:00 AM

FYI, I think you'll find that Carvin's "flats" are made by La Bella, but are a bit cheaper than ones that actually say La Bella. Check-out http://www.carvin.com/ and give them a call. They'll be able to tell you if their bass-strings (flats) are still La Bella.

Rickett Customs · #10 01-03-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perucci

FYI, I think you'll find that Carvin's "flats" are made by La Bella, but are a bit cheaper than ones that actually say La Bella. Check-out http://www.carvin.com/ and give them a call. They'll be able to tell you if their bass-strings (flats) are still La Bella.

Yeah, Carvins are nice too, they simply come in a plastic bag "no frills", remind me a little bit of the Thomastik's.

Good call there Perucci

6stringbassist · #11 01-03-2008, 11:25 AM

Status make a nice set.

http://www.status-graphite.com/statu...mes/frame3.htm

MaHei · #12 01-05-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddyro57

Unfortunatley D'Addario does not make a 6-string set in the chrome flat line.
Jon Schwabe

Although D'Addario doesn't have a six-string set for Chromes, they do make a high C: the CB032. Just order the single string along with the five-string set. That's what I have on my fretless 6 and I like them a lot.

9Etherian · #13 01-27-2008, 03:42 PM

This was a very helpful discussion. I wanted to replace the "rock sounding" roundwounds that came with my 6-string Ibanez SR506, with a more R&B sound. I bought the D'Addario Chromes and had them installed today. I like the sound and the reduced pressure on my fingers. I'll try some of the other suggestions next time.

rythman6969 · #14 02-02-2008, 05:47 AM

does anyone know of flats for a 6, fretless, 35" with a tapered B? can't seem to find any.