J bass moving to flats, help

[mccartneyman]

I'd recommend Sadowskys over Chromes, although the Chromes worked really well on a Lakland JO5 with Fralins. Also had good luck with Rotosound flats on a Jaguar, which is very J-like.

[exidor]

After reading here listening & watching vids for some time for basses with flats I bought a set of chromes.for me no way would I put them on my Jazz but I put them on my
G&L l2000 tribute I have to say I think I really like them on that bass the test will be this weekend playing out,then I'll have my mind made up.the tension is higher and very smooth
they sound dry I set my action med low it's very clean & clear,It's a finger workout chunky neck high tension,then go to my jazz super low action thin neck and just scream up and down the neck. It's a good combination!
I was no help to the OP sorry.

[Marial]

Jazz player here. I've tried the Chromes and TIs and wound up loving the Sadowskys, so another vote for them. Tension-wise they fall between the stiffness of the Chromes and the slackness of the TIs, and they provide a really nice, warm, but articulate, tone. They give you that thump that flats are known for but they still have some definition to them without being crispy sounding. They're also the best feeling strings I've ever played.

[charliebrown]

Originally Posted by shrimpflea

Here's a quick a review I did on some flats I've used....I love flats on Jazz Bass.
http://fenderbassplayer.com/index.ph...-string-review

I was talked into trying a set of flats on my Jazz...Love 'em. I'm using Rotosound 77s as my first flatwound set. I may try another brand when I change strings next, but I wish I'd tried flatwounds sooner.

[jbednarski]

Originally Posted by PhatRon

as far as for the jazz bass, don't overlook the Fender 9050 flats. I cannot comment on Labellas but to me the chromes (for a jazz) were too stiff and I felt the top end was out of control. depending on your tonal goals this can be good or bad. To me it was not my thing.
The fenders are very full range sounding and the feel (I use light gauge) is right in the middle. Not stiff but not as loose as say sunbeams.They respond well to EQ. Sometimes I don't even feel like I have flats on. Kind of like rounds without the zingy piano thing, fret noise, or rough feel.
Of course I can only speak in regards to my own preferences, but I feel that stiff, thumpy sounding strings are better suited for a P than a jazz. Why hamper the speed and tonal versatility of the jazz?
Don't rule them out in your test drives. Good prices too.

+1 for Fender 9050s

[Bassmunnky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R2LOXMqyg8

Not a J...but well...watch the video...it's a great starting point

Review of the top flats..short and sweet

[jobo4]

It can also depend on what pups you are using. With deep-voiced pickups like Model Js, a brighter set of flats may be appropriate.

[zfunkman]

I use Thomastik Jazz Flats on my J Bass, my Ric, and my Modulus. They're awsome. Play good, sound good, and last a long time. Expensive but worth it.