Dunlop strings?

[d rick man]

My first bass build. I thought it turned out pretty good. Sounds good with the black beauties.

 

[1bassplayinfool]

Dunlop flats for me on the p-bass and nickel rounds on the Modulus. Very happy with these strings...

 

[mmbongo]

Good, but just a little bit to much whizz.

Well quit whizzing on them!

 

[TheCouchBassist]

Dunlop Stainless Steel Flatwounds are my favorite flats. They are fantastic (they replaced Ernie Ball cobalt flats which replaced D’addario Chromes as my string of choice.

 

[skyline_01]

I don't use them but I put a set of Super Brights on my daughter’s Christmas present (modded Affinity P-Bass) bc they were cheap and well-rated. I thought they sounded and played really nicely.

 

[Ric5]

Has anyone tried Dunlop strings. I thought they made golf balls. That is the only brand I can find that have (flat wound, 5 string, 40/120) There's not a big selection for flat wound's. Sorry should have put this in the String Forum.

Dunlop strings are ok … I prefer D'Addario, or DR

 

[Copperhead]

I like their nickel rounds. Just right.

 

[JimmyM]

I love Dunlop flats and use the same gauges, except I only use flats on 4-bangers. When you put them on, they're extremely bright and roundwound like, but that goes away soon enough and leaves you with awesome flatwound thump. Think LaBellas with a little less tension and a little more midrange.

 

[ElectricBass72]

Dunlop Super Bright Stainless Steel rounds keep their zing longer than any other string I've used. The nickel Super Brights are nice, too.

 

[JOME77]

Any of you Dunlop flat users ever had an issue with one of the strings continuing to slip on the tuner post?
The tuners are the newer tapered post Fenders (Pro and Elite). I always try to get at least 3 wraps on the tuner post, which can be difficult on the tapered post Fenders) but the G string kept slipping when it was almost tuned to pitch and it would strip off the black silk winding. It happened 3 times and each time I had to cut off the last 1/2 end of the string (without the silk winding) to get it to grip on the post). It finally stayed but only after it had been cut a few times that resulted in just 1 & 1/2 wrap on the post. Not sure that I’m comfortable that it will stay long term. Never had this problem with La Bella’s or Chromes (both have silk wraps).

 

[Jon McBass]

I haven't had that issue. The silk windings at the ends have gripped well.

That said, I have not tried them on my Fender Elite Jazz, still have rounds on that...

 

[JimmyM]

Any of you Dunlop flat users ever had an issue with one of the strings continuing to slip on the tuner post?
The tuners are the newer tapered post Fenders (Pro and Elite). I always try to get at least 3 wraps on the tuner post, which can be difficult on the tapered post Fenders) but the G string kept slipping when it was almost tuned to pitch and it would strip off the black silk winding. It happened 3 times and each time I had to cut off the last 1/2 end of the string (without the silk winding) to get it to grip on the post). It finally stayed but only after it had been cut a few times that resulted in just 1 & 1/2 wrap on the post. Not sure that I’m comfortable that it will stay long term. Never had this problem with La Bella’s or Chromes (both have silk wraps).

Instead of doing that next time, do a lockwrap. I've had it happen many times with many different strings over the years, and it totally works. Just do your first wrap over the bend, then the rest of them under the bend.

 

[Marihino]

I haven't had this problem either. Installed my first set on a P exactly a week ago (uncut strings) and was surprised how quickly the tuning became stable, considering the number of wraps on each post.

 

[2strings2frets]

I used Dunlop SS 60/120 on my SUB for 1/2 step down, drop D and B E A D tuning. Needed a slight truss rod adjustment for them. They were good for what I was playing at the time, had a nice heavy thump. I have changed back to D’Addario XL’s however.

 

[JOME77]

Any of you Dunlop flat users ever had an issue with one of the strings continuing to slip on the tuner post?
The tuners are the newer tapered post Fenders (Pro and Elite). I always try to get at least 3 wraps on the tuner post, which can be difficult on the tapered post Fenders) but the G string kept slipping when it was almost tuned to pitch and it would strip off the black silk winding. It happened 3 times and each time I had to cut off the last 1/2 end of the string (without the silk winding) to get it to grip on the post). It finally stayed but only after it had been cut a few times that resulted in just 1 & 1/2 wrap on the post. Not sure that I’m comfortable that it will stay long term. Never had this problem with La Bella’s or Chromes (both have silk wraps).

Good news!

1. I gigged with the new set of Dunlop flats and the G string with 1-1/2 wraps never budged.
2. The Dunlop flats sounded and felt awesome. They really work with my Elite P-bass. I like the tone as much as the La Bella flats on my P-bass and the slightly less tension feels better to by fretting hand.
3. Dunlop sent me an email and have shipped me a free set of Dunlop 45-105 flats.

I guess this time, when installing the G string, I use Jimmy’s locking suggestion and maybe go for a few more wraps (due to the smaller diameter and tapered tuner post).