New here and new to bass guitar.

Wolfx · #1 05-25-2007, 09:49 PM

I just got a Peavey Grind 4 string, and have read in other places that the first thing to do right away was change the factory string. So Im sitting here reading different threads on the subject and deside to try the La Bella flats because folks here think they are "the bomb". So I go to a sight to order a set and find the following coment.....

Important note: La Bella flat wound strings are not suitable for use on instruments that require through-body stringing.

Since the Grind is a thru body stringing and these are not for that use.......what would be my next choice????
Or is that comment a bunch of bunk???

Jo6Pak · #2 05-25-2007, 09:57 PM

I used LaBella Nylon Flatwounds on my Carvin AC40 (string-thru) with no probs. Not sure which string set you are referring to or why exactly they would say that. Before I (or anyone else) can recommend an alternative, what is your criteria?

Wolfx · #3 05-25-2007, 10:11 PM

Like I said, Im new to all this. I am going to mainly be playing for my church praise team.(once I learn the basics and can become comfy) Nothing grungy or raspy sounding.

The comment above was on thier 760FL set I believe.

Jo6Pak · #4 05-25-2007, 10:35 PM

As you may or may not be aware, string sets come in many shapes, sizes and prices. Most people try several before they find what they like and consider affordable. I play only flats these days on everything. When I was using rounds (which I assume you are, cuz most people do), I went with D'Addario XL series. Everyone has their favorite and you really have to experiment til you find something that suits you.

PrecisionBass · #5 05-25-2007, 10:48 PM

You're probably going to want to go with flatwounds, as they have a softer feel and a less edgier tone.

Try DR or D'Addarios or GHS's, all great strings. I do strongly recommend DR not because I'm an employee, but because I believe they're good strings.

mike phillips · #6 05-26-2007, 06:00 AM

i have tried alot of different strings and have always ended up with DRs. ya just cant go wrong with DRs. they sound and feel fantastic.

christle · #7 05-26-2007, 09:30 AM

Good choices for flats: D'Addario Chromes, Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats (personal favourite), and Lakland JO Flats. I want to try the DR flats but retailers won't carry them here. I waged a campaign years ago to get TI flats here and now that one retailer carries them they can't keep them in stock long enough

Ya think they would learn....

PrecisionBass · #8 05-26-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by christle

Good choices for flats: D'Addario Chromes, Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats (personal favourite), and Lakland JO Flats. I want to try the DR flats but retailers won't carry them here. I waged a campaign years ago to get TI flats here and now that one retailer carries them they can't keep them in stock long enough

Ya think they would learn....

I've heard a lot about chromes, and Laklands are good, you can't go wrong either way.

I'm still suggesting you give DR a try, they offer Hi-Beam flats. Again, not because I'm an employee, but because they're good strings.

christle · #9 05-26-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PrecisionBass

I've heard a lot about chromes, and Laklands are good, you can't go wrong either way.

I'm still suggesting you give DR a try, they offer Hi-Beam flats. Again, not because I'm an employee, but because they're good strings.

As soon as I see them I plan on snagging a set.