Recomended Flatwound Strings?

[TD3691]

Hey guys,
I'm looking for a set of flatwound strings for my fender jazz bass,
Not used new strings before so need some advice one what to get...

The sounding im wanting to achive is, deep reggae/dub bass with no finger noise or twange just pure deep bass.

I've done some reaserch and learnt about flats giving the benefit of reduced finger noise and smooth feeling wich apeals to me.

What strings would you recomend for a reggae/dub bassist?

[Double Agent]

I like D'addario Chromes, but those might be too bright for you. Even though they are really bright at first, they settle down after a couple weeks and sound awesome after that.

If those would be too bright, then I guess I would recommend Labella Deep Talkin' Flats. I have no personal experience with them, but they are very highly regarded.

[lonote]

I use either Chromes or Fender 9050ML flats on my Jazz Basses. Both of these need a little use before showing their real tone...they are a little twangy until they're broken in but then they both supply the old school thump you're looking for.

[Jammin_Bass]

I love the Chromes. I play reggae and dub music with them all the time. Just give them a little to settle in.

[Jammin_Bass]

btw i play with the 5 string set

[jasper383]

5 string set for reggae/dub?

La Bella 760FS set with the added B string single. Fenders are perfect, but no B string available.

Chromes are too bright, in my opinion, for the classic reggae bass sound. If that's what you are going for.

[J. Crawford]

My Chromes are awesome, have em on all of my basses.

They take some time to wear in, but it gives you time to connect with them.

[jasper383]

Originally Posted by J. Crawford

My Chromes are awesome, have em on all of my basses.

They take some time to wear in, but it gives you time to connect with them.

Oh, yes. Chromes are great; maybe the very best all-around flat. But for the pure, deep bass the OP wants, the La Bellas will get you there with as little fuss as necessary.

[snyderz]

Lakland Osborns

[G00D+~VIBES]

I play both Roto 77's and Chromes in my Reggae/folk/pop project. Both on J style basses Roto's on the MIM Fender J and Chromes on the Ibanez, I was worried about the chromes being to bright, but w/ the pre on the Ibby it's not even close to a problem.

[Deep]

Yea, the Lakland Osborns are really good I have the 5 string set on my Lakland. They have great definition but also has some thump to them. They are really GHS Precision Flats made for Lakland.

[fourfinger]

Although I prefer Chromes above all other strings, if I were playing dub I would try others for sure.

Not to say Chromes would necessarily be bad -- I think the tension and attack they provide would be just the ticket in some respects. And any tone control can take out highs. But they are pretty mainstream-sounding, do-it-all strings, so there's almost got to be something that would be a better specialty string.

In your situation, I would try the Fenders -- B or not -- I have heard they are less bright than others right out of the package, and have the nice high tension too.

But I would want to try La Bellas also. If you buy two sets, you can try both, pick one, and sell the others here on TB, as long as you don't trim them too short right away.

[Dega]

Just going to ask something random, if there is.... what's the silk colour of chromes?

[ciudadmarron]

I really like my roto 77s for reggae.

Anyone tried the heavier strings - Steve Harris or 88s for this type of music?

[bigntasty]

I play a Squier CV Jazz, and used stock roundwounds until recently. Changed to GHS Brite Flats a few weeks ago and I'm LOVING the new sound / feel! My Jazz now sounds like I wanted it to, and I'm extremely happy I made the change. I highly recommend the Brite Flats!

[Jim C]

Dead flatwound sound = Fender IMO; high tension though; builds character

[kevinmoore73]

Originally Posted by Dega

Just going to ask something random, if there is.... what's the silk colour of chromes?

Blue

[eyecandy]

for deep tones I'd go for LaBellas or maybe GHS Precision flatwounds... CHromes do have the highs and they mellow out for about 3 weeks as they say..

[hertzsogood]

Flats are great, no doubt...but don't forget about tapewounds!

[toomanybasses]

I have tried them all and for a cost basis, chromes work well BUT Since I tried the GHS Nylon tapewound on my Jazz bass IMO these are what I think I will stay with for the Jazz.

Now, on my fretless basses I prefer the TI Jazz Flats.