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Flatwound Club

#421
michael_t said:
it's recommended that, when switching from rounds to flats, you downsize it. For example, if you're used to using 45-105 for rounds, try 40-100 for flats.
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I wish I'd known that before I bought my 50-105s to replace a 45-105 round set... but have to say after a setup and some practice I'm preferring the thicker gauge now.

Chromes are really nice, I am enjoying mine. They sound very clear, and chords ring out with all notes heard, which is not the case with rounds that i've used - especially in the lower registers.
 
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#424
I have 45-95 Chromes on my Ibanez SR530 and Hofner (Med. scale). The lighter guage just makes those 4 set nights a breeze, no fatigue. I've been playing 41 years now, man I'm old. Both sets are 5+ years old. They have settled in nicely and sound great. Very warm sounding. I'm anxiously waiting on my first set of TI flats for my Lakland 4401. I'll update once I've had a chance with the TI's on for a bit.
 
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#425
hotbass57*123 said:
I have 45-95 Chromes on my Ibanez SR530 and Hofner (Med. scale). The lighter guage just makes those 4 set nights a breeze, no fatigue. I've been playing 41 years now, man I'm old. Both sets are 5+ years old. They have settled in nicely and sound great. Very warm sounding. I'm anxiously waiting on my first set of TI flats for my Lakland 4401. I'll update once I've had a chance with the TI's on for a bit.
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I'm interested in what you think about the TIs.
 
#428
Killed_by_Death said:
I think future strings purchases for me will be Chrome Flats, but I am of the intent to just put them on and leave them.
I'm not sure if there's an advantage over old round wounds.
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The chromes feel really nice on the fingers, slides are effortless. I put a little fast Fret on them before a gig. I would go a gauge lighter than your normal gauge of rounds. The can feel stiff with the higher gauges. The highest I have used are 45-100. Those felt good. I have the lighter guage on because of the basses. Ibanez thin fast neck and the Hofner same. Good luck!
 
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#429
Killed_by_Death said:
I think future strings purchases for me will be Chrome Flats, but I am of the intent to just put them on and leave them.
I'm not sure if there's an advantage over old round wounds.
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Flats get better with age just like fine wine; the older they get, the smoother and mellower they are. :thumbsup:

Old rounds are like beer; once the suds are gone, it's ready for the toilet. :D
 
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#431
I noticed some fairly heft fret wear on my Ibanez (which apart from a few recordings has been played the last few weeks for a total of about 20 hours....

So I went and got some D'Addario Chromes for it. Man it's nice. They transformed my P bass and now they've transformed this one. Clearer, no fret buzz any more, much more fun to play.

I went for 45-100 set (usually use 50-105) and actually prefer the narrower gauge, probably because it's the same overall thickness as the 50-105 rounds I'm used to and I didn't have to play with my neck!
 

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