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Old 06-30-2009, 04:13 AM
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Well, at the point those rounds are so dead they no longer hold tune it becomes a problem.
That's why.
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Old 06-30-2009, 04:17 AM
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I to like dead strings.
I have a set of TI-flats that are 5 years old on my fretless.
And, i change my nickel rounds every 6 months.
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Old 06-30-2009, 09:08 AM
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I would recommend GHS pressurewounds - they are like rounds without the zingyness, but not like flats. It may be the sound you're looking for. They are comfortable to play, too
I've been using these on my fretless Ripper. Me likes!
Tried flats, but they were too thumpy with no sustain unless I really willed it out of 'em.
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Old 06-30-2009, 10:47 AM
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I've been using these on my fretless Ripper. Me likes!
Tried flats, but they were too thumpy with no sustain unless I really willed it out of 'em.
I really like the pressurewounds on a J
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