Recent content by Chuck Canuck

Thanks for the insight everyone! Ideally, I'm just looking for the best overall set for rock, pop, blues, roots and jazz. I don't need a super bright tone for what I play. Also, string prices are nuts here in Canada...so I'm just sticking to these 3

Hello all, Looking for some insight on which set of flats to use on my P. Ideally, I want to find the best overall combination of tone, tension, and texture. I own these sets already, just haven't installed them yet. Thanks!

Update: Despite my review from earlier this year, I've actually settled on the DRs and Chromes (depending on situation/genre etc.). Over the holidays, I did a direct comparison between the Legends and Rotosounds, and found that the Legends provided a much fuller tone. The thickness of tone was...

Despite my review (coming in 3rd), they're actually a very good set. The texture is the best out there, and they do provide a thumpy traditional tone right out of the package. Ultimately, I just need to see how this set wears in. The E was too dead on my last set, and the highs need to tame down...

I was concerned about the same issue, and that's why I have the 40-100 set (as noted above). I have heard that the regular/medium gauge set have a fuller sound, but I don't want to deal with a drastic change in tension on the A-G strings.

Hello TBers, I wanted to share my experience with 3 sets of flats that I have been using on-and-off, for the last two years. My intent is to provide a general overview of each string (texture, tone, tension etc.) for gigging bass players, and those looking to make the switch from nickel/steel...