Half rounds the next logical step?

[jaxom]

I have been using flat wounds. Recently received another bass for Christmas. It has round wounds on it. Took it to rehearsal and everyone said that I am cutting through more. I hate the highs that come from rounds, but I like the mids. My question is would a set of half rounds give me the best of both worlds?

Basses used:
Squier VM Jag SS
Squier VM Mustang

Type of music:
Southern rock, Blues rock, Classic rock

[Mojo-Man]

Ken Smith Compressors.
GHS Pressurewounds.

Both the above will give you than midrange without the high top end.

[lokikallas]

D'dario half wounds ftw

[Britbonic]

Roll back the tone control? Just a suggestion.

[JB36]

I've tried the strings nmentioned above and they will do it for you. I would also consider a nickel strings like DR Sunbeams or Sadowksky Blue Nickel. I like the tension better with Blue Nickels which is stiffer than the Sunbeams, but not as much as most half or flat wounds.

[darkstorm]

Originally Posted by Britbonic

Roll back the tone control? Just a suggestion.

Yup, if you like the little bit more broken in sound this is best for new strings. Rounds will allways sound better to me then flats or halfround.

[OzzyGreg]

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+1 for D'Addario half rounds.