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Thanks pbass2 for your comment. I'm not playing for recording sessions, just for fun. But I'm wondering whether I need to keep all three basses, now that I've tried them all with flatwound strings. I already know I don't like the Stingray with roundwounds — it's not an option for me, because the...

Initially, I wanted to make the comparison because flatwound strings smoothen the differences between the three basses. And oranges become closer to apples…

If the sound plays an important role, we shouldn’t forget the feel of the instruments either. These three instruments are quite different: the P has a heavily relic’d neck with its ’61 shape, the MM is all glossy — neck and all — and I think it’s the best-looking one. The Höfner is glossy...

Honestly, if I had to keep only one bass, I’d also go for the P, even though that scenario might get a bit boring after a while. But the MM, in the context of a funk/pop/jazz band, is really surprising me in a good way. It’s not an obvious sound for 2025.

I used to have La Bella 760FHB2 on the Höfner, and I slightly prefer them over Pyramids. Some of my previous videos with the 500/1 were done using La Bellas. The other two basses also have La Bella flatwound strings.

I also used to think that I would lose the distinctive Stingray tone, but I found that the old-style electronics (the two-knob version) actually work better with flatwound strings than with roundwounds. It’s more intuitive to dial in the sound you want. Moreover, with flats you get another...

Thanks for your comment edmidlifecrisis. Even though they sound quite similar, when played with the band, each gives the music a distinctly different vibe. The P Bass provides a great sound for the band — right present and a bit muddier — and it serves the music well, as we all know. The...

Dear Bass Players, Curious to hear which bass with flatwounds you prefer among these three, and whether you think it’s worth keeping all of them (or just one or two). Höfner, Precision and Stingray with Flats (comparison)