getting warm

Flounder102Bass · #1 07-15-2008, 03:12 PM

what kind of strings do i need to get it the warm smooth sound?

steve66 · #2 07-15-2008, 03:13 PM

You can try flatwound

Flounder102Bass · #3 07-15-2008, 03:15 PM

are they good for playing Blues too?

steve66 · #4 07-15-2008, 03:24 PM

Ive played blues with flats. I had them strung on my Fender Jazz for a while. Flats get better with age.

Flounder102Bass · #5 07-15-2008, 06:52 PM

Flounder102Bass · #6 07-15-2008, 06:53 PM

so what are the best flatwounds out there?

D.Don · #7 07-15-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve66

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...

D.Don

D.Don · #8 07-15-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder102Bass

age

The longer you bass wears them, the more "Jamerson" they start to feel/sound (thumpy and less bright)..

D.Don

Flounder102Bass · #9 07-15-2008, 08:53 PM

really