P bass

Jgrabs07 · #1 01-03-2013, 11:20 AM

The boss aka (my wife) recently let me pull the trigger on a new american standard, i play in a classic cover band looking for some good flat wounds, with good mid to lows, with a bit of grawl

guitardefector · #2 01-03-2013, 11:22 AM

Sorry what is your question?

hersonRS3 · #3 01-03-2013, 11:24 AM

I think he's looking for some strings.

JYBass · #4 01-03-2013, 11:26 AM

DR Legends.

EricF · #5 01-03-2013, 11:26 AM

For me, my favorite flats on a P are LaBellas. Pure thumpy goodness. For something with a touch more zing (but still a thumpy flat), the D'Addario Chromes are my choice.

BTW - This should be in the "Stings" section

ggvicviper · #6 01-03-2013, 11:28 AM

For a little added growl, I say Chromes.

Jgrabs07 · #7 01-03-2013, 11:33 AM

Sorry i posted in the wrong section im still kinda overwhelmed on the sound i get from the stock strings

ggvicviper · #8 01-03-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgrabs07

Sorry i posted in the wrong section im still kinda overwhelmed on the sound i get from the stock strings

No prob. Ask a mod to move it. Also, I would change the title to "Flats for P Bass" or something to make it a little more relevant.

justinellison3 · #9 01-03-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ggvicviper

For a little added growl, I say Chromes.

Noy if you want growl. I have chromes on my JAZZ BASS and the sound so smooth and clear. I would recommend Rotosound 77

foq1978 · #10 01-03-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by guitardefector

Sorry what is your question?

Please recommend me good flat wounds, with good mid to lows, with a bit of growl.

foq1978 · #11 01-03-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by justinellison3

I would recommend Rotosound 77

+1

capncal · #12 01-03-2013, 11:49 AM

i just ordered a set of Rotosound Steve Harris signature flats. I'll review them once I've got my fat fingers on them! I thought about the LeBellas, they are often the best reviewed. They are also often the most expensive. I've been a fan of rotosounds since my first set a couple years ago, round wound, of course. And who doesn't love Steve Harris's sound? So I figured I'd give them a go.

AcridSaint · #13 01-03-2013, 01:23 PM

Hi - I would like to recommend half-rounds. I like these on my PJ, not so bright as rounds but you can get more growl than flats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Q3neXsY7Q ( not me

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Mickey Mao · #14 01-03-2013, 01:28 PM

I've had good luck with GHS Pressurewounds. Good mid-growl, and sufficient low end. Not very much highs, though.

Doragon · #15 01-03-2013, 01:29 PM

GHS Precision flats. The only string on I use now on my bass's. Plus you can get for 20 bucks a set !!!

Bassamatic · #16 01-03-2013, 02:38 PM

For Classic Rock, the LaBellas are IT! I have tried everything on my American Standard P and keep coming back to the stock pickups with LaBella flats. Fantastic sound and the one set will last you forever.

Take a listen - recorded live, playing essentially flat through my little MarkBass 121P Combo - outdoors!

https://soundcloud.com/gioinla/the-s...cret-agent-man