Do flatwound strings “break in” at different times?

[wolffire99]

Usually a dead spot is one or two frets, not a whole span of notes. I’d tell him thanks for the advice but just do the setup and fret work and install my flats back onto the bass.

I was excited to try the La Bella Olinto flats but found the whole A string sounded way more dead than the other strings.

I always installed a three string retainer to get the break angle sharper on the A string, which helps combat sympathetic vibrations. Probably doesn’t do anything for sustain.

Make sure you set proper witness points at the bridge and nut, too.

I think I’ll start with the cheapest option of a different set of strings.

 

[Killing Floor]

Should break in at 17 minutes play time. Or it’s a dud.

 

[Geogio]

Did you bend the strings at the tuning machine posts so that the core wouldn't twist?

Are the pickups too high? That can also affect tone.