Flatwound Epiphany

[OldSchoolFlats]

I just have to say I feel all "warm and fuzzy" seeing all this love for flats!

Somehow, I had the impression that flats were associated only with "old people" and Motown tribute bands. What do I know, though. I also had the impression that playing with a pick was looked-down on, but another thread here proved me wrong.

 

[J-Mags]

OK Flatwounders! I need some advice. Through my own dumb behavior and desire to "fix" things, I broke the .045 G string on the GHS Precision flats that I've got on my P bass. This is not the first time this year that I've done something stupid to a set of flats, because I lost a couple of P-flats after taking apart my bass a few months ago. A single string from GHS would cost nearly $20 after shipping, but if I were to replace the whole set, it'd be the third time in a year that I've broken in a set of P-Flats. It's not super painful or anything, but I might like some variety in the strings I'm taking through that process.

Do I: 1) Get a new string because it'll break in soon enough and it's cheaper than a whole set, 2) Get a new set of P-Flats, or 3) Try something new? I have Fender flats on my PJ and love em, but I'm looking for something more GHS/Dunloppish on this one. I'm not in love with Labellas, which I have on my Mustang, because so far, I feel that the GHS or Dunlops cut through better with a rock band.