Flats.

[DanaD]

Looking for recommendations about flatwound strings. Been looking at GHS, Chromes and Ernie Cobalts. Anyone played them all? Need a low tension string with warm but snappy tone Thanks for the input

 

[michael_t]

Looking for recommendations about flatwound strings....
Need a low tension string with warm but snappy tone

What bass are they for?

 

[Stranger Danger]

Low tension, warm and snappy? TI Jazz Flats or LaBella Nylon Tapewounds.

 

[DanaD]

What bass are they for?

MIM Jazz deluxe

 

[Frenchy-Lefty]

You won't get your answer here. Everyone will give you a different answer. I personally like LaBella FS760s and GHS Precisions. I tried most flats one can purchase.

 

[JMacBass65]

TI Jazz Flats, the end.

 

[Yahboy]

Medium Low tension, Warm and Snappy = ErnieBall Cobalt Flat.

Ti sound not warm but Round-full once broken in. The Tube head Ampeg V4B make it sound warm and juicy.

 

[michael_t]

Most flats can do "warm and thumpy", "warm and punchy" or "warm and mellow" but trying to combine "warm" and "snappy" in a flat can be a little tricky.

Something like the GHS Balanced Nickel (roundwound) can give you the pure nickel warmth AND the roundwound snappiness all in one package, especially for the fact they're for an active Jazz.

 

[Linnin]

Most flats can do "warm and thumpy", "warm and punchy" or "warm and mellow" but trying to combine "warm" and "snappy" in a flat can be a little tricky.

Something like the GHS Balanced Nickel (roundwound) can give you the pure nickel warmth AND the roundwound snappiness all in one package, especially for the fact they're for an active Jazz.

^^^This^^^ I like GHS Balanced Nickels for many reasons the above being two.
Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats are neither warm nor snappy. They are a basket case of low tension flippity-floppity mids. The EB Cobalt Flats are the closest in a flat, but they continually have quality problems and a high rate of string snapping occurrences. If you simply must have a flat this is your game of Russian Roulette. Is fun? Da!

 

[68Goldfish]

I use my guitar players mim deluxe jazz at practice. It’s strung with a set of chromes that have been on there for God knows how long. They sound great on that bass. Especially with a pick. Deep and snappy.

 

[barrybass33]

Ernie ball coblat flats....

These flats are very close to rounds.....

 

[micguy]

My opinion:

"Snappy" = rounds

 

[michael_t]

I use my guitar players mim deluxe jazz at practice. It’s strung with a set of chromes that have been on there for God knows how long. They sound great on that bass. Especially with a pick. Deep and snappy.

Except the D'A Chromes are not exactly what I would consider "low tension", which is what the OP is looking for.

 

[BassJunkie]

La Bella Low Tension Flats

 

[Bassamatic]

T.I. Jazz Flats. Period. Great feel and sound. the LaBella low tension flats have a nice feel but cannot compare to the T.I.s sound wise.

 

[onamission]

Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats - .100 on the Jazz, .105 on the PBass

 

[KevInDaBassment]

GHS and Chromes will definitely not be low tension, of that much I can assure you. TI Jazz Flats are lower tension, but can be expensive. If your budget allows it, that seems to be the best bet.

 

[TRob1293]

Sadowsky Black Label Flats - best all around flat for warmth w/ snap if you dig in, AND tension balance between telephone guide wires and hang to your knees flop.

 

[Robscott]

Looking for recommendations about flatwound strings. Been looking at GHS, Chromes and Ernie Cobalts. Anyone played them all? Need a low tension string with warm but snappy tone Thanks for the input

Welcome to the dark side

 

[Smogcity]

TI Jazz flats
The best!