Can't really evaluate flats without talking about tension, so disregard all there posts that fail to do that. As I recall, and I haven't used Fender flats often or for long, the Fenders are fairly high tension compared to TI's, which are very loose compared to Pyramids, D'Addarios, or LaBellas. They can be pricey, but you want to try a few different brands. I have several basses and three of them have flats (different brands). I liked the Fenders, though, and a lot of folks prefer them to lower tension brands.
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Fender Flatwounds???
- Thread starter Juststanley
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Why should anyone "disregard all their posts" just because there is no mention of the tension/stiffness?
I find my 9050L to be quite reasonable in terms of overall playability; in fact, they don't feel any stiffer than the XL Nickels (EXL170BT) they replaced. They're also not quite as stiff as the D'A Chromes I used to use.
From Chrome to 760FL till 9050L .
I hate myself too late to get 9050L.
I love the sound of 760FL, fuller D & G string. But when in mix , it just sound dry to my ear. Sometime it sound quite not mix with some kind of music.
Otherwise, 9050L is bright when it fresh, BUT comfirm not the Bright-Kind like Chrome have.It more open sound & airly. 9050L is really easy mix with anykind of music style.
More than a week now, 9050L sound start become warmer & little dark, but all string settle even. The E still clear, G sound little fuller.
My bass guitar is just a cheap Squier CV 60P, with Fender Pure Vintage 63 pup, 225P .047uf Orange Drop, 1/4 tone open value, Fender Rumble V3 200/115 combo(with Vintage button engage) and offcause 9050L flatwound, produce the tone Not too Modern, Not too old school, just a right P sound i looking for.
I hate myself too late to get 9050L.
I love the sound of 760FL, fuller D & G string. But when in mix , it just sound dry to my ear. Sometime it sound quite not mix with some kind of music.
Otherwise, 9050L is bright when it fresh, BUT comfirm not the Bright-Kind like Chrome have.It more open sound & airly. 9050L is really easy mix with anykind of music style.
More than a week now, 9050L sound start become warmer & little dark, but all string settle even. The E still clear, G sound little fuller.
My bass guitar is just a cheap Squier CV 60P, with Fender Pure Vintage 63 pup, 225P .047uf Orange Drop, 1/4 tone open value, Fender Rumble V3 200/115 combo(with Vintage button engage) and offcause 9050L flatwound, produce the tone Not too Modern, Not too old school, just a right P sound i looking for.
