Should i get Round's or Flat's

[Adamthebassist]

Im wondering what kind of strings to get and i hear alot about Roundwound's and Flatwound's. I play hard rock and metal and i play kind of hard so if you can tell me whats better itd be apprecitated.

[Ron Plichta]

What sound do you want, Steve Harris (flats and pick) or Geddy Lee (rounds)? Either will work, just listen to a few others and you'll get some ideas.

[Adamthebassist]

well i do worship Geddy Lee. What would Geddy Lee do?

[NickInMesa]

Adam, you need to experiment different brands, different gauges, until you find YOUR strings.

I personally love D'Addario Mediums flats, I also have Rotosound XL jazz flats, as well as DR rounds.

I don't play the rounds as much anymore, I like the D'Addarios better than the Rotos, but they are somewhat more expensive.

Order from juststrings.com if you want to save a few bucks.

Flats don't squeesh but lack a bit of a the sharpness of the rounds. I think Flats lack a bit longer, as they don't catch as much grime and grease from the fingers.

[jufros]

What kind of bass are you playing?

[JustDavid]

+1.

Also, what are you currently using & what do you like & dislike about them?

[lowfreqtweak]

Originally Posted by Ron Plichta

Steve Harris (flats and pick)

Steve Harris doesn't use a pick

[classic57]

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