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Old 08-19-2008, 08:49 AM
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What's the thicker gauge f'wound 4 strings available?

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What's the thicker gauge f'wound 4 strings available?
I now use LaBella 'Jamerson' 0760M Flatwound 52-73-95-110.
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:41 AM
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If those aren't fat enough, you might have to go with the bottom four of a lightish 5-string set. I pity the poor neck on that bass, if you're not tuning down.
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Old 08-19-2008, 01:26 PM
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What's the thicker gauge f'wound 4 strings available?
I now use LaBella 'Jamerson' 0760M Flatwound 52-73-95-110.
What are you aiming for, my good man! I can't imagine wanting larger strings or needing more thump, unless you want to sound like a kick drum from 1930.

I haven't seen any bigger standard 4 string sets myself, sorry.
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Old 08-19-2008, 02:32 PM
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Don't listen to these wimps! La Bella Black Nylon Tapewounds come in a .060-.115 set. They're not traditional flatwounds, but they have a smooth feel and an organic, thumpy sound. As a flatwound user, I'd say give them a shot.
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Old 08-19-2008, 02:37 PM
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Don't listen to these wimps! La Bella Black Nylon Tapewounds come in a .060-.115 set. They're not traditional flatwounds, but they have a smooth feel and an organic, thumpy sound.
... but they feel rather like a .40-.95 set.
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Old 08-20-2008, 01:19 PM
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Of course they have very low tension but they're definitely thick.
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