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  1. TheLowDown33
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    SOLD *New* La Bella Low Tension Flats 42-100

    Up for sale is a recently (3/16) opened set of La Bella Low Tension flatwounds 42-100. They are unused and uncut, I just needed the non-tapered B...
    Thread by: TheLowDown33, Mar 19, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  2. Luke Hamilton
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    What gauge string should I get for higher tunings?

    I've recently joined a band and they tune up to F standard so I just wanted to make sure I get the right strings so that I don't add excess...
    Thread by: Luke Hamilton, Feb 28, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  3. antfarm
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    Flatwounds with reverb pedal?

    Does anyone here use flats with a reverb pedal to compensate for the missing sustain? Could this combination work to emulate an upright-like...
    Thread by: antfarm, Feb 24, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  4. bon viesta
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    vintage flatwound string silk end colors

    getting real real real nitty gritty here, but bear with me. i have a new jazz bass project underway, i’m trying to build a time machine parts jazz...
    Thread by: bon viesta, Feb 17, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  5. PennyroyalWe
    Thread

    Polishing flats?

    I got a new set of Fender 9050’s today, and the first 2 inches past the silk wrap on the D string are pretty rough. Noticeably tougher than the...
    Thread by: PennyroyalWe, Feb 5, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  6. flutophilus
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    Anyone playing flatwounds on a modern US Fender Precision?

    Does anyone have experience of flats on any of the current American Fender Precisions? I was looking at the review of the new Professional II on...
    Thread by: flutophilus, Feb 5, 2021, 15 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  7. RadioMasterDude
    Thread

    Suggestions for PJ Bass with flatwounds

    I did a quick search and couldn't find any answers on this specific topic, so I'm posting a thread. I've had a passive Fender PJ Bass for a few...
    Thread by: RadioMasterDude, Jan 25, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  8. Lowend65
    Thread

    Intonation issue - BB435 with Flats.

    I'm having a odd intonation problem that before dropping the bass off at my luthier I wanted to share here. Bass Yamaha: BB435 less than a year...
    Thread by: Lowend65, Jan 24, 2021, 46 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  9. JCBass
    Thread

    SOLD Rotosound RS77S Flatwound Strings (Flats), short scale; new in package!

    Rotosound RS77S Flatwound Strings (Flats), new in package! Short scale. Only $23 shipped. PayPal. [ATTACH]
    Thread by: JCBass, Jan 20, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  10. KoalaOnBass
    Thread

    Flats with the playability of rounds?

    So I'm considering putting flats on my precision because I love the smooth and thumpy sound, but I'm hesitant. I've only ever tried flats once...
    Thread by: KoalaOnBass, Jan 19, 2021, 81 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  11. capofirstfret
    Thread

    For Sale Rotosound Steve Harris Strings [USED]

    I know, I know - used strings. It's a thing in the upright world but electric bass? Well here's the deal. I bought a set of the Steve Harris...
    Thread by: capofirstfret, Jan 17, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  12. Clemouze
    Thread

    All my basses in my album, tone differences ?

    Salut all, I wanted to use almost all of my basses in my album Gazillian Project (just because I can). Everything was done by me on this album,...
    Thread by: Clemouze, Jan 10, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  13. TheLowDown33
    Thread

    SOLD Flats - La Bella Deep Talkin' & Chromes

    Cleaning out some accumulated parts I no longer need. Strings are used but have plenty of life left in them. Free shipping CONUS, no trades...
    Thread by: TheLowDown33, Jan 3, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  14. KoalaBass
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    Bernard Edwards and his strings

    Hi everyone, I know this has been discussed several times but I just saw this video from 1983 on his instagram: [MEDIA] He says that he used...
    Thread by: KoalaBass, Dec 29, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  15. hopwheels
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    SOLD Thomastik-Infeld TI JF344 4-String Flat-wound String Set

    Thomastik-Infeld TI JF344 Nickel Flat Wound Steel, Long Scale 34”, 4-String Set. .043, .056, .070, .100. Installed for a short tune in a MIM P,...
    Thread by: hopwheels, Nov 23, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  16. EmaTheMirror
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    Flatwounds on single-coil P or split-coil P?

    I've tried different "permutations", with rounds on both, flats on the single coil, flats on the split SPB1... at the moment the single coil has...
    Thread by: EmaTheMirror, Nov 22, 2020, 42 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  17. bassbourne
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    Flatwound strings for Squier mini Precision bass?

    I recently purchased one of the new Squier mini precision basses for travel and was wondering if anyone knows which short scale flats would fit...
    Thread by: bassbourne, Nov 10, 2020, 54 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  18. Thom Fioriglio
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    Flatwound recommendations? How do Roto Jazz 77 compare to Fender 9050L?

    Hi all, so last time I posted about Flatwounds several months ago, I put them on and kept them for a few days took them off. Just not for me, or...
    Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Oct 30, 2020, 25 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  19. Desuh
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    SOLD Thomastik JF345 5-String Flats

    The strings you know and love. One could almost call this the flatwound of talkbass. Very little play time on them, mostly sat on a bass I had...
    Thread by: Desuh, Oct 23, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  20. L2ATJR
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    Flatwound Strings

    I am VERY new to the bass. I figured that I have some time during this pandemic, so why not learn something new. This is my BB434M. I changed...
    Thread by: L2ATJR, Oct 4, 2020, 49 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  21. BatmanJones
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    Idiot Luthier Problems / Need Advice

    My blood pressure is raising as I write this. I wanted this particular luthier to de-fret a bass and epoxy the fingerboard so I could use...
    Thread by: BatmanJones, Oct 4, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  22. William81
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    What flatwounds should I use on a Rickenbacker 4003s bass?

    What is the standard string gauge and tension I should be looking to put on the 4003s? Should I be aiming for low tension strings like La bella...
    Thread by: William81, Oct 3, 2020, 17 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  23. Selim
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    SOLD Flats

    All prices include CONUS shipping La Bella low tension flexible FIVE string set/flats - NEW (uninstalled): $45 SOLD [ATTACH] GHS 55-105 FOUR...
    Thread by: Selim, Sep 22, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  24. uwrossl
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    Fresh TI Flats: NSD

    Just re-strung my Moollon P Classic with a fresh set of it's own dedicated TIs and realized I'd forgotten the joy of a new set of TIJFs. I'm sure...
    Thread by: uwrossl, Sep 15, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  25. PennyroyalWe
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    DAddario Ball End Colors?

    Has D’Addario always used the color coded ball ends? I replaced the strings on my tele bass with a set of Chromes, because I thought that’s what...
    Thread by: PennyroyalWe, Sep 14, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  26. Collin Bass
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    Looking for that flatwound thumpy low end that can still have the rasp of a roundwound.

    I've had flatwounds on a starcaster (semi hollow) and on a map bass (chambered) but not yet in a p bass. On the others they gave me the sound I...
    Thread by: Collin Bass, Sep 9, 2020, 88 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  27. OZ4DE
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    Looking for bass buying advice!

    I'm looking to find a bass that I can record and achieve the bass tone in this video: [MEDIA] The bassist in the video seems to be playing some...
    Thread by: OZ4DE, Sep 6, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  28. Greg Stevenson
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    SOLD NEW LaBella "Original 1954" Flatwounds (0760M)

    LaBella "Original 1954" Flatwounds, 4-string set, .052, .073, .095, .110. NEW, uninstalled, open package. $25 with FREE shipping to the lower 48...
    Thread by: Greg Stevenson, Aug 27, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  29. nemo
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    Thundercat strings

    Hi, can anybody recognize the strings in this clip? Sounding like flats. I went through proper bunch of strings myself, but never encountered...
    Thread by: nemo, Aug 16, 2020, 24 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  30. Thom Fioriglio
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    Can taking the same set of strings on and off several times change their tone?

    Hi all, I have been experimenting with rounds and flats. I have a set of Fender 9050L flatwounds that I keep going back to. I have taken them...
    Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Aug 6, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  31. Bruiser Stone
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    POLL: I always come back home to La Bella

    My poor P bass bears the scuffs and scrapes below the bridge of an owner condemned with string indecision. Rounds, flats, tapes...I’ve tried at...
    Thread by: Bruiser Stone, Aug 4, 2020, 49 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  32. Ayden Bongiovi
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    Reusing beatle bass strings??

    So I had a rogue violin bass, and I traded in towards the Hofner and I had some new la Bella’s on the rogue, could I take them off and put them on...
    Thread by: Ayden Bongiovi, Jul 30, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  33. Thom Fioriglio
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    Is string tension the same for similar gauges of flats/rounds?

    I have a question about string tension. Would strings with similar gauges have the same tension regardless if they are flatwounds or roundwounds?...
    Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Jul 29, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  34. bcbckr
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    SOLD Thomastik-Infeld Jazz flats- 2 sets - 43-100s

    Let me just start by saying that I love Thomastik-Infeld bass strings. Unfortunately, I was shipped the wrong gauges. Actually I ordered, 4 sets...
    Thread by: bcbckr, Jul 28, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  35. Thom Fioriglio
    Thread

    Can putting on flatwounds change intonation?

    Hi all, I just added flatwounds to my Fender Player P Bass and it looks like the E and G string are now slightly out of intonation. My question...
    Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Jul 24, 2020, 58 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  36. Bruiser Stone
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    What Jazz-ish bass (with flats) fits the bill?

    For some time, I’ve wanted a second P bass, but after listening to videos and playing an example with flats, what I really want is a Jazz. If I...
    Thread by: Bruiser Stone, Jul 17, 2020, 48 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  37. Interspace Station
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    SOLD D’Addario Chromes LS

    D’Addario Chromes flatwound long scale strings 45-100, no packaging. Price includes shipping to continental US. COVID-19 free household. Have...
    Thread by: Interspace Station, Jul 11, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  38. TheLowDown33
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    No longer available Strings - EB Cobalt Rounds, La Bella Flats, Dunlop Medium Scale Flats, Dingwall

    Just clearing out some more stuff. Price includes CONUS shipping. Ernie Ball Cobalt Rounds - $20- 5 string, 130-45, never used. Dunlop...
    Thread by: TheLowDown33, Jun 20, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  39. gusrb5
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    5 string Flatwound set with a Tightest & Stiffest low B string?

    I'm finding a Flatwound set like the title says. I have a Yamaha BB435 and thinking to use flats on it. What can you recommend for me?
    Thread by: gusrb5, Jun 1, 2020, 26 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  40. Williethump
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    Chromes Through Body: Silk on Nut?

    [ATTACH] I cut these the same length as the roundwounds I took off. Can flatwounds go through the body OK? And the silk part on the E is on the...
    Thread by: Williethump, May 31, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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