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  1. campbems
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    For Sale Brand new TI Flats 5 string

    I ordered these lat week from BSO fr my BTB1605 bass and just don't like them on it. Took them out of pack tried them for 20 minutes and decided...
    Thread by: campbems, Sep 26, 2016 at 6:38 AM, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  2. midichlorine
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    For Sale TI jazz flats & Chromes

    got some strings to move. TI Jazz flats haven't been cut and have packaging. Maybe 10 hours use on a top loaded bass. 50$ for these Chromes have...
    Thread by: midichlorine, Sep 25, 2016 at 7:59 AM, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  3. Rocker47
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    No longer available D'addario Chromes

    [ATTACH] For sale is 3 sets of D'Addario chromes. Each with less than 3 hours play time on them. In fact, one set has less than an hour. I bought...
    Thread by: Rocker47, Sep 20, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  4. taylor16
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    How to keep La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats sounding fresh

    In love with the tone of freshly opened La Bella Flats. My my main band, I don't like to use them when they're settled in. Any way to keep them...
    Thread by: taylor16, Sep 17, 2016, 21 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  5. osonu
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    Which strings should I buy? ; ) J/K (not really) MM content, flats

    Ok, I know, that was ugly, but evidently it got you here! I have done lots of homework- literally hours here and elsewhere, so please don't offer...
    Thread by: osonu, Sep 16, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  6. bassman_al
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    SOLD TI Jazz Flats 2 sets

    The 2nd set is sold! The first set remains. $45 shipped. I will include another set of TI flats with this set FOR FREE! The free set has a G...
    Thread by: bassman_al, Sep 13, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  7. petrus61
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    SOLD Labella Deep Talkin Flats (43-104)

    Perfectly broken in. The silks are worn but the windings are fully intact. These are the regular long scale 43-104 (FL) set and perfectly cut for...
    Thread by: petrus61, Sep 12, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  8. andertone
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    SOLD New LaBella Deep Talking flats short scale $20

    Bought these to put on my Guild Starfire, I need 34" and these are 32" so the red binding is below the nut. Package opened, E string examined,...
    Thread by: andertone, Sep 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  9. CentralCoastBass
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    SOLD GHS Brite Flats

    New in package GHS Brite flats light gauge L3075. $20 shipped.
    Thread by: CentralCoastBass, Sep 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  10. armybass
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    Looking for flats to put on a 3 band Stingray....old school funk tone

    I am a LaBella 760FL fanatic and have them on my AVRI Fenders.... I am looking for a set to put on a new 3 band Stingray. I have had TI's and...
    Thread by: armybass, Sep 8, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  11. franklinpc
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    SOLD La Bella special Gold White Nylons and Gold flats

    For sale are these 2 brand new sets of 5 strings special limited edition sets from La Bella, a set of Special Gold White Nylon,, white nylon tape...
    Thread by: franklinpc, Sep 7, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  12. fritzk9
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    SOLD Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats 5 string

    Selling a set of slightly used EB Cobalt Flats. They might have 4 hours of in-home use. Currently cut for 3+2 35" scale, with plenty of slack....
    Thread by: fritzk9, Sep 3, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  13. markjazzbassist
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    SOLD FS: Pyramid Gold Flats 4 or 5 String Set (.45-.105, .45-.128)

    Used for a mere 2 evenings of practice, i was doing a string tone comparison and these are just too high tension for me (i'm a wimp :) ) 4 string...
    Thread by: markjazzbassist, Sep 1, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  14. campbems
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    How long does it take TI Flats to break in?

    I have a set of TI Flats on my main bass for a little over a month and love them. They are the best sounding and feeling string I've ever played....
    Thread by: campbems, Sep 1, 2016, 45 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  15. geoff_in_nc
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    Flats on an active bass

    I know I'm being silly, but I have some weird aversion to flats on an active bass, like its an unholy thing that just shouldn't exist.... even...
    Thread by: geoff_in_nc, Aug 30, 2016, 24 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  16. Nesttunes
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    Fender Mustang Bass: Thomastik JF324 or D'Addario ECB81M?

    Hey! Finally got my hands on a Fender Mustang Bass 1999-2001 Japan reissue in very nice condition and was wondering which strings you'd recommend...
    Thread by: Nesttunes, Aug 30, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  17. campbems
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    SOLD Brand new unopened Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats 5 string

    These are brand new unopened received from BSO this week. Save some money on one of the best flats sound sets on the market. [ATTACH]
    Thread by: campbems, Aug 29, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  18. jaybones
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    Different strings than flats for Rivoli?

    Since I've gotten tapes on my P bass, and loving the tone I was thinking about trying something new for my vintage Rivoli. Thinking roundwounds,...
    Thread by: jaybones, Aug 28, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  19. late80s
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    SOLD Flatwounds: Thomastik Jazz Flats & D'addario Chromes

    Thomastik Jazz Flats Long Scale - broken in. .043 - .056 - .070 - .100. Some wear to the red silks. Cut for Fender 4-inline. [ATTACH] D'addario...
    Thread by: late80s, Aug 27, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  20. jdjk7
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    Old School Flats on a Jazz-type Bass

    I seek the advice of those who are more versed in matters of tone than I am. I own a fretless Carvin LB-70, which is tonally very similar to a...
    Thread by: jdjk7, Aug 27, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  21. gimmeagig
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    I just played my first gig ever on flats after 35 years

    I play active 5 string Jazz basses and only ever played with fresh DR Hi beams. Last night I played my very first gig ever with flats. It was a...
    Thread by: gimmeagig, Aug 27, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  22. campbems
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    No longer available Like New TI Flats 5 string set

    These have been used one church service and are basically brand new. I just don't like them on my new Ibanez Orestige bass. I purchase these new a...
    Thread by: campbems, Aug 25, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  23. jobbermania
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    packaging (colors) of TI Jazz flats

    I recently purchased a 2012 Am.Std. Jazz which is wearing flats. I never had flats on any of my basses. I believe these are LaBellas. Wow! great...
    Thread by: jobbermania, Aug 20, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  24. Owen Bacon
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    How old are TI flats (for BG)?

    So, I was listening to some old curtis mayfield records, with lucky scott in them(great bass player). His tone is great, and his strings sound...
    Thread by: Owen Bacon, Aug 11, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  25. Daveming
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    Fender CL flats

    I've been playing bass guitar for 30+ years and playing on many different flatwound designs for the great bulk of those years. In all that time,...
    Thread by: Daveming, Aug 11, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  26. wheelsup247
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    SOLD Used Thomastik Flats

    [ATTACH] $50 or best offer. Shipped CONUS. PayPal. I sold my Fender Jazz bass and have these fabulous Thomastik flatwound strings left over...
    Thread by: wheelsup247, Aug 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  27. matante
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    First Experience with Flats/Seeking Suggestions for Next Set

    I've been playing bass off and on for 25 years and I only just put on my first set of flats fourteen months ago. They are La Bella 760FX, the...
    Thread by: matante, Aug 9, 2016, 51 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  28. DavidEdenAria
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    Flats with gold silks on both ends?

    What are these strings? These are short scale btw.....I will install them on my 72 Musicmaster when it's finished being rehabbed but for now I...
    Thread by: DavidEdenAria, Aug 9, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  29. AntiCharmQuark
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    PJ w/ Flats

    Right now my main bass, and only respectable one, is a Rickenbacker 4003. It's great for that gnarly punk or indie sound I use a lot, but when I...
    Thread by: AntiCharmQuark, Aug 9, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  30. ElliottStrong
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    SOLD Thomastik Jazz Flats JF344 As New

    Thomastik JF344, Long Scale Jazz Flats as new, tried my new Precision and decided to go with rounds. I played them one gig. .043 .056 .070 .100...
    Thread by: ElliottStrong, Aug 8, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  31. Mason Nagy
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    Dead Note: Open A String

    Hey dudes, I have my Lakland DJ4 strung with some LaBella flats. I had a setup done on it a while back with the new strings and every time I play...
    Thread by: Mason Nagy, Aug 5, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  32. Chris Fitzgerald
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    Low B flat wound options to tune up to E

    Before anyone asserts that I must be crazy, I'll concede that at the beginning. :) That stipulated, I have a very specific question: I'm a DB...
    Thread by: Chris Fitzgerald, Jul 30, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  33. KoalaBass
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    Flats that fit the new Danelectro 59DC Bass

    Hi everyone, I bought the current reissue of the Danelectro 59DC bass a few months ago and I currently have pyramids flats on it but I don't like...
    Thread by: KoalaBass, Jul 30, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  34. thebrian
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    SOLD 2 Sets of TI Flats - BRAND NEW - JF344

    [ATTACH] 2 Sets of TI Flats New, in the package, never opened. IMO, the best flatwounds made. I only took a pic of 1 of the packages since...
    Thread by: thebrian, Jul 29, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  35. theschnitt
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    SOLD Ibanez SRF 700 - Portamento (fretless) TI Jazz Flats

    This is a cool bass from the Ibanez Workshop series. Ibanez really set the bar high on this one, there are some really neat and usable features...
    Thread by: theschnitt, Jul 28, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  36. lowplaces
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    Which lower tension Flats for stand up tone ?

    I don't have any illusions of achieving stand up/DB tone on my 4 string Peavey Foundation with frets, but what lower tension set of flats will get...
    Thread by: lowplaces, Jul 27, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  37. shastaband
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    Flats on the J, rounds on the P

    [ATTACH] Now I do have a P with flats, my 1966 sunburst that I've had since 1973, wearing a set of 12 year old LaBella flats. Old school thump...
    Thread by: shastaband, Jul 26, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  38. Londo Molari
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    Fender P bass with flats and tort

    [ATTACH] Continue.
    Thread by: Londo Molari, Jul 24, 2016, 80 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  39. rickenbaker
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    Sounds like Cobalt Flats but not Cobalt Flats?

    So this may sound like an odd request but I've tried two different sets of Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats and I really, really like the tone and then...
    Thread by: rickenbaker, Jul 20, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  40. kramerj
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    Ernie Ball cobalt flats vs. GHS pressurewounds

    I play in a six-piece band that performs a lot of Richard Thompson, Van Morrison, and a number of other songwriters, leaning more in the direction...
    Thread by: kramerj, Jul 13, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  41. Phil Adams
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    SOLD Hofner Ignition Club Bass with Labella Flats

    This is a surprisingly powerful and great sounding bass. It has spent its entire life in my studio. Perfect with no flaws or issues. Comes with...
    Thread by: Phil Adams, Jul 13, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  42. cool breeze
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    What Kind of Flats Do I Have?

    Hi TBers. I bought my SUB bass used with flats and I'm asking if you can help identify the maker. They have dark blue windings on each end. The...
    Thread by: cool breeze, Jul 10, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  43. Jim Nazium
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    SOLD TI Jazz flats 5 string, new set

    Brand new set of TI jazz flats JF345. $75 shipped, USA only please. [ATTACH]
    Thread by: Jim Nazium, Jul 10, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  44. ThatLowEnd
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    SOLD Brand New EB Cobalt Flats 130-45 2 Sets

    Tb, For sale are two sets of brand new EB Cobalt flats for 5 string bass. I am not a flats guy and received these as a gift. $50 shipped for...
    Thread by: ThatLowEnd, Jul 9, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  45. joebar
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    TI flats on a G&L L2500?

    I am wondering if anyone is rocking this bass with the TI's. I already have a set on a MIA P bass and love it and will never take them off. I...
    Thread by: joebar, Jul 9, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  46. el_Bajo_Negro
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    Flats with light purple silks on both ends? ID?

    And gold ball ends. Can someone please help me identify these flats? They were strung on a Jack Casady at my local GC. They're extremely smooth,...
    Thread by: el_Bajo_Negro, Jul 8, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  47. petrus61
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    SOLD TI jazz flats

    [ATTACH] On for a total of one day with maybe an hour of playing time. The silks are in excellent shape and they were cut appropriately (correct...
    Thread by: petrus61, Jul 8, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  48. Kevdel
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    SOLD DR Hi-Beam Flats Legend 4 -string set

    DR Hi-beam Flats Legend 4 string flat wound set that I took off my 34" scale fretless. They were on a total of one hour. Nothing wrong with...
    Thread by: Kevdel, Jul 1, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  49. Yigal83
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    Flats on warwick??

    Any thoughts?
    Thread by: Yigal83, Jul 1, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  50. craigb
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    SOLD Rondo Douglas fretless violin bass, case, & LaBella flats

    [ATTACH] I picked this up to check it out as a funky and fun little fretless to augment my Goldtone. It is indeed funky and fun, but I keep...
    Thread by: craigb, Jul 1, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  51. GTH007
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    MOST TENSE ROUNDS and FLATS

    - Im looking to get LOWEST ACTION possible by using the MOST TENSE string. - I want the fretboard to be Just About straight so the strings will...
    Thread by: GTH007, Jun 28, 2016, 60 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  52. petrus61
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    SOLD Labella Deep Talkin Flats 43-104, DR Lo Riders 45-105

    Both sets appropriately cut for 4-in line Fender headstock. The silks are starting to wear on the flats, but the string wraps are very well...
    Thread by: petrus61, Jun 24, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  53. bmax
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    Once you go flat...

    How do you guys ever go back to playing rounds after trying flats? I put flats on my fretted Precision for the first time ever yesterday. It is...
    Thread by: bmax, Jun 21, 2016, 206 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  54. bassfootballguy
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    SOLD LaBella Deep Talkin Flats BRAND NEW UNOPENED

    [ATTACH] Unopened package of LaBella flats. Great old school thump. It's shipped to US continent.
    Thread by: bassfootballguy, Jun 20, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  55. Pantone 333
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    New Optima RB Flats (old Maxima reproductions)

    Anyone try the RB Optima flats (nickel)? They come in .045-.057-.077-.100
    Thread by: Pantone 333, Jun 19, 2016, 44 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  56. Monster Truck
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    New LaBella flats break-in time

    I usually switch between GHS Bass Boomers and D'Addario Chromes on my Mustang but I wanted to try something new. So last night I put on some...
    Thread by: Monster Truck, Jun 16, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  57. jaywa
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    Lovin My DR Lo-Riders (aka Rounds to Flats and Back Again)

    Having just finished my 2nd weekend playing my first ever set of DR Nickel Lo-Riders, I can honestly say I love these strings more than anything...
    Thread by: jaywa, Jun 12, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  58. ExaltBass
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    SOLD Sadowsky Black Label Flatwound - 45-65-85-105 - NEW

    For Sale: New unopened set of Sadowsky Black Label Flats - standard gauge I've switched back to light gauge flats, so these are now available...
    Thread by: ExaltBass, Jun 10, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  59. pie_man_25
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    Flats V rounds shootout?

    Would you guys be interested in a simple flats V. rounds shootout? For those who don't know, a good while ago I went to China, beforehand I got a...
    Thread by: pie_man_25, Jun 8, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  60. Dluxe
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    SOLD Thomastik Jazz Flats JF365 for 3+2

    These are used. Silks are fuzzy. Got them on Talkbass and they were originally on a Lakland Bass. I have used them on a Peavey Millennium and...
    Thread by: Dluxe, Jun 8, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
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