Non-"Chirpy" ABG strings?

[abarson]

I played a few ABG's lately that had only the piezo saddle pickup and roundwound strings. I was really disturbed by all the "chirp" I heard anytime my fingers rubbed the strings.

I don't remember distinctly where I heard it, but I recall a comment that putting tapewound or flat strings is not recommended for ABG's. Is this because of string tension, the piezo, or what? Is there any other way to get rid of the "chirp"?

[Phalex]

Tape wound is what I use on mine.

[agreatheight]

Originally Posted by abarson

...but I recall a comment that putting tapewound or flat strings is not recommended for ABG's. Is this because of string tension...

Yup, too much tension to be recommended.