Dunlop Flatwounds premiering at NAMM

[ShowKing]

are they safe for through body?

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Should be. I'll have to try

 

[MontzterMash]

Are these nickel or steel?

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Stainless steel

 

[DaveAceofBass]

Dunlop hasn't offered anything but long scale on their strings. May change in the future but at this time only long scale. Their long scale is 37.25" so slightly longer than other flatwounds long scale.

Gauges are .045 .065 .085 .105

Thanks, Jason. So far I've tried the GHS flats and DRs on my Kinal PJ5, but I have also tried Chromes, Labella 760FL and 760FM, and Sadowsky Black Labels on other instruments. Each have their merits, and as much as I'd love to try them all (as I can't seem to find my favorite), I am looking forward to the ones I currently have on order for now.

 

[MontzterMash]

Stainless steel

Grrr.

Thanks!

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Full wound on the B string

 

[fjadams]

I'd try a set, but all I have is shorties so I guess I'm out of luck there. Same with the Ernie Ball only coming in long scale.

 

[JimmyM]

Well a 45 G set will rule me out of trying them, but I'll give it up for Dunlop...they seem very interested in not doing the same old same old, and I dig that approach.

 

[seanm]

Well a 45 G set will rule me out of trying them, but I'll give it up for Dunlop...they seem very interested in not doing the same old same old, and I dig that approach.

Jimmy, what is wrong with a 45 G? I find that flats need a slightly larger G string than rounds to get a more balanced sound.

 

[JimmyM]

I don't like heavy strings at all, Sean.

 

[seanm]

I don't like heavy strings at all, Sean.

You should try it! A 45 G is nothing compared to a 105 E If you have already... please ignore this post.

 

[ShowKing]

I would say 45 is medium rather than heavy but if these new flatwounds are inspired by the super brights formula, I think they'll probably feel lighter.
Planning on getting a set to try out on one of my basses once it's available!

 

[JimmyM]

You should try it! A 45 G is nothing compared to a 105 E If you have already... please ignore this post.

Well I have tried it but ignoring people is rude If they're built like SB Nickels with loose tension, I could get inspired to try a set, but I'm really only interested in light gauges. And now that I'm used to the SB Nickels, I'm really spoiled for light gauge and low tension.

 

[oysteivi]

Well, I do like a less wonky sounding G string.

 

[iiipopes]

Well, I do like a less wonky sounding G string.

Yes. I have an entire thread on ways to lessen twang on a G-string.

 

[dukeandrews]

Yes. I have an entire thread on ways to lessen twang on a G-string.

I am very curious. Could you post a link? Chromes are ALMOST my favorite string if it weren't for that twangy G.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Nice! I have a set of XL through-body LaBellas on order, but I really like Dunlop strings and would be insterested in these.

Any chance Dunlop will offer these or other strings in an XL length for through-body basses? Also, do they have more than one gauge?

i found some longer ferrules for one of my basses on Ebay.
this moved the ball-end to @ 1/8 inch (or less; did not measure) closer to the underside of the bridge, enabling me to use long scale without an issue.

 

[HaphAsSard]

I am very curious. Could you post a link? Chromes are ALMOST my favorite string if it weren't for that twangy G.

Eliminate Twangy G (for flats players)
Another Cure for G-String Twang

 

[dukeandrews]