Flat wound 5 string sets

[theduke1]

Hey TB
I have been using LaBella Black Nylon Tapes on my G&L 2500s
While I love them on my fretless I am looking for something different for my fretted 2500
I am looking for something with at least a.135 low B
So?
What you got and why
Thanks
Duke

 

[Aidil]

Never seen flatwound low-B gauge heavier than Chromes .132.

 

[michael_t]

Never seen flatwound low-B gauge heavier than Chromes .132.

TI JF345 comes with .136 for the low B.

 

[Aidil]

TI JF345 comes with .136 for the low B.

Have you used it, michael_t, or anyone? I'm guessing it's still more flexible than Chromes .132.

I've never imagined buying TI's. Way out of my league. It's why I love Dunlop's: I can get the flexibility without making me broke.

Couldn't wait to put Dunlop Flatwound 40-120 on my latest fretless. I'm still evaluating La Bella Copper Whites on it, whether they'll stay on or be replaced by the Dunlop's.

 

[Yahboy]

Both Ernieball Cobalt flat 130B and Group flat 130B are great in clarity and sound pretty even with EADG .
They also has higher tension than LTF 128B, Dunlop flat 120B and Ti 136B. Free from floppy worries.

 

[michael_t]

Have you used it, michael_t, or anyone? I'm guessing it's still more flexible than Chromes .132.

I was simply responding to the OP's comment about "looking for something with at least a .135 low B".

But you're right... The gauge doesn't mean a whole lot when it comes to how a low B performs in terms of both tone and feel; bigger certainly doesn't mean better, especially with flats. I personally would never use flats on a 5-string; even if I did, I would never go any bigger than .130, and it would have to be hex-core.