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roundwound vs flatwound


  1. Thom Fioriglio
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    Flatwounds on a Jazz and roundwounds on a Precision?

    Hi all, I just got a new Fender Player Precision Bass. Over the last 2 years, had 2 basses, a Classic 50s P strung with Fender flatwounds and a...
    Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Jan 16, 2022 at 8:18 AM, 75 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  2. vacatio
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    Do flatwound strings warrant the need for a higher action compared to normal roundwound strings.

    A week ago I got my action of my MIJ Fender Vintera 60's Jass Bass professionally lowered. At the time I was using roundwound strings and I...
    Thread by: vacatio, Jul 26, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  3. Thom Fioriglio
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    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]
  4. FugaziBomb
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    Why Do You Play Flats?

    To put a new spin on a beaten horse, what is it about flats you prefer over rounds and what genre of music do you typically play that they work...
    Thread by: FugaziBomb, Apr 10, 2020, 174 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  5. HazyMan
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    Difference between installing Roundwounds and Flatwounds?

    I posted this thread in the wrong forum, i apologize First off, i want to say that i tried to search threads with this topic but i'm still not...
    Thread by: HazyMan, Nov 3, 2018, 87 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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