Reasonably priced 5 string flats?

[RH434]

Hi all,

I've searched and read about every post I could find and scoured a couple of online string companies websites. I'm looking to see if anyone has a recommendation for a set of flats for a 5 string. Nickel or Stainless, preferably a set like .50 - .130 or so. This is for my Hartke 34" 5 string with soapbar pups. Looking to experiment with new sounds, and perhaps get rid of the floppy B string at the same time.

I was looking at Labellas Deep Talking Flats, but at $55 for a set, it's hard to swallow at the moment just to experiment. Can anyone suggest a better deal?

[Philbiker]

Check out Carvin brand strings at www.carvin.com - they are OEMed by LaBella, I've had good experience with them.

[lazyone2]

Try D'Aderio Chrome Flats

[Steve Bennett]

D'Addario Chromes are about 35 bucks shipped at theperfectbass.com if you use the TalkBass discount.

[robd]

The guy at www.webstrings.com just told me that they will be carrying 5 string sets of their flats in the next few weeks. Currently they only have 4 string sets. ($16/set)

I use their nickle roundwound strings, they sound good and are a great deal at $14 for a 5 string set.

But for that price I'll try a set of the flats when they come out.

[jasper383]

Originally Posted by Philbiker

Check out Carvin brand strings at www.carvin.com - they are OEMed by LaBella, I've had good experience with them.

This would be my suggestion as well.

[Philbiker]

You could try these from Rondo: http://www.rondomusic.com/indie5fw.html

[JSK5String]

D'A Chrome Flats are $39.99 at www.musiciansfriend.com. That's what I'm using and I like them just fine. Having been a rounds player for 30 years, these are my first set of flats so I don't have any words of wisdom as afar as tone comparisons between flats goes, but I do like the chromes...

[RH434]

Thanks everyone, that's some great info in all of the replies. I really appreciate it.

I will place an order and see how the flats work for me.