flatwound help

[50hz]

have a violin bass on the way and I plan on putting flatwounds on. problem is, I have zero experience with flatwounds and putting them on.

is there anything I need to know/do?

what are the do's and don't's?

do they string up just like roundwounds?

 

[tsverrir]

Just try them out. You should be alright. Just see that you'll get the right scale length for the bass.

 

[One Drop]

Crimp the strings at a 90 degree angle about a half inch before the place you will cut each string. This keeps the wrap from unraveling from the core. This step is important with flats, and recommended for all strings to prevent problems.

 

[Pilgrim]

No difference - just make sure to order the correct length strings. The violin ("Beatle" basses) require strings 2" longer than the 30" scale length (aka: Medium scale) because of the tailpiece and floating bridge. Labella makes Beatle bass/Hofner flats (and rounds) which are perfect.

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[50hz]

thanks guys

 

[jaywa]

I'd also be a little careful as far as tension goes. Err to the side of lightness if possible as those types of basses aren't known for having the sturdiest of necks.

 

[Tom Howland]

If your putting flats on a violin bass get the lightest gauge they
have.
Sometime there are problems with the e-string if it's to thick.

 

[music fun]

I'd also be a little careful as far as tension goes. Err to the side of lightness if possible as those types of basses aren't known for having the sturdiest of necks.

I don't know... I've put LaBella's 0.050 - 0.100 Deep Talkin' set of flats on my Ignition because I wanted a tighter feel to the strings. No problems.