D'Addario's other strings are not flats. You're thinking of two different spectra.
On the spectrum of flatwound brightness, D'Addario Chromes would be about where NYXLs are on the D'Addario string spectrum.
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D'Addario Chromes User Group- Chromeys Speak Out!
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On the spectrum of flatwound brightness, D'Addario Chromes would be about where NYXLs are on the D'Addario string spectrum.
I did an experiment this afternoon. I had a set of Chromes on one of my Ric 4003s for almost 2 years. I decided to take them off in favor of my backup set of NYXLs. Something was telling me that it's time for a change and that the Chromes died.
I put the NYXLs on my bass and they did NOT sound right. My low end, thumpy highs, and smooth mids were gone! I felt like I was playing someone else's bass or a different bass. So I decided to put the old Chromes back on my bass and remind myself of how amazing they are.
I'm a firm believer that the strings pick the bass. My 4003 chose Chromes. They have become a part of my sound and they serve a foil to my other 4003, which has NYXLs. Both 4003s have different pickups, which had a lot to do with this experiment. My 4003 with the Chromes has a pair of custom Nordstrands and my 4003 with the NYXLs is stock.
I put the NYXLs on my bass and they did NOT sound right. My low end, thumpy highs, and smooth mids were gone! I felt like I was playing someone else's bass or a different bass. So I decided to put the old Chromes back on my bass and remind myself of how amazing they are.
I'm a firm believer that the strings pick the bass. My 4003 chose Chromes. They have become a part of my sound and they serve a foil to my other 4003, which has NYXLs. Both 4003s have different pickups, which had a lot to do with this experiment. My 4003 with the Chromes has a pair of custom Nordstrands and my 4003 with the NYXLs is stock.
