Installing flats - first time

[EADG mx]

I just got a set of Chromes I'd like to install.. is there anything I need to know about installing flats? Is the procedure any different than rounds?

I think I recall reading some stories about people who had installed flats incorrectly and had them stretch out, rendering them worthless which is why I ask

thanks

[BassMan250]

Originally Posted by EADG mx

I just got a set of Chromes I'd like to install.. is there anything I need to know about installing flats? Is the procedure any different than rounds?

I think I recall reading some stories about people who had installed flats incorrectly and had them stretch out, rendering them worthless which is why I ask

thanks

As far as I've experienced just install them the same way as rounds ... the only issue I could see would be if you're running them string-through-body, since I've heard that flats have some problems with that.

[ROON]

Just string them like you'd do with any set of rounds. Flats always sound better when they are worn in, so don't instantly judge the tone.

[One Drop]

Make sure you bend the string at a right angle a 1/2" before where you cut them or thy might unravel completely.

[Juniorkimbrough]

Originally Posted by ROON

Just string them like you'd do with any set of rounds. Flats always sound better when they are worn in, so don't instantly judge the tone.

+1

you don't get the real flats tone til you've had them on for a while. the Chromes can initially be a bit clanky but that goes away after a while and they really begin to sing.

[saxofunk]

Originally Posted by BassMan250

...the only issue I could see would be if you're running them string-through-body, since I've heard that flats have some problems with that.

I don't think Chromes would even make it through-body. My bass has a 34" scale and a bridge that goes either way. With them top loaded there is only about 1/2" - 3/4" between the nut and silk.

Other than that, I don't think there's any special process, they install just like rounds.

[EADG mx]

My bridge is top load

[Wesley R]

Originally Posted by ROON

Just string them like you'd do with any set of rounds. Flats always sound better when they are worn in, so don't instantly judge the tone.

I put a set of D'ADDARIO'S on Yamaha BB404. I absolutly hated them. I darned near cried. Over ones louder than the fundamental notes, more harmonics than exist on the planet. They just plain sucked big time.
I posted here and was calmed dow. they were better in three days, still sucked but not as bad.
Way better in a week, almost useable.
Fine after two or three weeks, still more liveley than some flats, but soundf great.

Best of Luck,
Wesley R.