GIVE YOUR PERSONAL LIST OF PROS AND CONS FOR ROUNDWOUND AND FLATWOUND STRINGS

[de la mocha]

This is a spin off of the WE BASSISTS GOT IT BAD thread. The reason why is because although the round wounds talk back, I was told it could clean up your technique. And Flatwounds are completely perfect (my own opinion) but you can't get the clear treble out of them.

I'm just gonna compile the info and then choose whether to keep my noisy rounds or go back to my flats for my brand new and first Fender!

[steve21]

IMO...

Roundwounds have better feel and tone
But flatwounds sound sweeter and sweeter as they get older, roundwounds not necessarily

[Mudfuzz]

Originally Posted by de la mocha

Flatwounds, you can't get the clear treble out of them.

Yes you can! I've never had a problem with getting enough treble with flats, or mids.

[greenboy]

Round:

PROS
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sound like roundwounds

CONS
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don't sound like flats, though good use of EQ and hands can get mighty close in some instances

Flat:

PROS
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sound like flats

CONS
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try to get them to sound like aggressive roundwounds - hah - good luck!

Horses for courses.

[Jazzin']

Round:

PROS
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Infact do sound like roundwounds.
Good agressive slap sound too.

CONS
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Don't sound like flats.
Eat away at fretless unfinished fingerboards.

Flat:

PROS
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Have the sweet flat sound.

CONS
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Not a very agressive sound.
Too flat and slippery to the fingers.