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Flats on a MM Stingray Classic
- Thread starter Bob Palmer
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Try a set of GHS Precision Flats. That's what the early pre-EB 'Rays came with from the factory (but by '79 they were shipping with flats, GHS Brite-Flats (modified rounds), and Boomers.
My favorite flats, all the fundamental thud that defines flats, but with a definite note, unlike the LaBellas.
John
My favorite flats, all the fundamental thud that defines flats, but with a definite note, unlike the LaBellas.
John
I agree that a ray sounds great with flats. I have used the EBMM Stage III, but the Chromes give a little more punch. Honorable mention to the Fender 9050s as well.
You really have to find out which string is best for both your hands and your bass. Recently I owned a 69 and a 75 p-bass, both were rosewood board, both had Lollar pups, and they weighed the same. But they didn't sound the same and they didn't like the same brand of flats.
Once you have an idea of the basic sound you want, i.e flatwound, round, nickel or steel, a lot of it is feel. Tension and flexibility vary with construction techniques, for instance Rotosounds are known to feel stiff due to their core. If a string feels good under your hands, especially right hand, obviously you'll play better. These forums are a great resource, back when I started it was a teacher or pro's recommendation and/or what they had at the local music store. And bass strings stayed on until they broke.
Once you have an idea of the basic sound you want, i.e flatwound, round, nickel or steel, a lot of it is feel. Tension and flexibility vary with construction techniques, for instance Rotosounds are known to feel stiff due to their core. If a string feels good under your hands, especially right hand, obviously you'll play better. These forums are a great resource, back when I started it was a teacher or pro's recommendation and/or what they had at the local music store. And bass strings stayed on until they broke.
