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Old 07-15-2008, 03:12 PM
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getting warm

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what kind of strings do i need to get it the warm smooth sound?
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Old 07-15-2008, 03:13 PM
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You can try flatwound
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Old 07-15-2008, 03:15 PM
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are they good for playing Blues too?
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Old 07-15-2008, 03:24 PM
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Ive played blues with flats. I had them strung on my Fender Jazz for a while. Flats get better with age.
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:52 PM
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age
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:53 PM
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so what are the best flatwounds out there?
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Ive played blues with flats. I had them strung on my Fender Jazz for a while. Flats get better with age.
After 45 you should start checkin those ears once or twice a year...



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Old 07-15-2008, 06:56 PM
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age
The longer you bass wears them, the more "Jamerson" they start to feel/sound (thumpy and less bright)..



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really
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