Flatwound vs. Roundwound poll

[Jeff Bonny]

Meh, I'll make friends and be musical with whatever I've got in my hands.

And for all you people saying stupid poopie about how your way is the only way would y'all really be cool with every other bass player sounding just like you?

 

[Fit4pain]

I play both and I love both. It just depends on the song and my mood. I always have 2 basses on stage one with Flats and one with rounds.

 

[Pier_]

Also, Rounds is the only choice if you play heavy rock music - metal, hardcore, etc.

maybe you should tell this to Steve Harris and Cliff Williams, they still use flats... oh, and countless other heavy/metal/rock players out there.

 

[Landy67]

Wait! You can change the strings?!?

I thought they were like car tires. You know... You use them till they wear out, then you trade the car for one with new and better tires!

Ima gonna hafta check this out!

 

[bluesdogblues]

...Also, Rounds is the only choice if you play heavy rock music - metal, hardcore, etc. But Flats sits so much better in mix if you're playing more mellow stuff. ...

False.
Both can be good for heavy rock music - metal, hardcore, etc and both can sit good in mix even if you're playing more mellow stuff

 

[kleinenenten]

I love how Rounds sound when I'm practicing on my own. Also, Rounds is the only choice if you play heavy rock music - metal, hardcore, etc. But Flats sits so much better in mix if you're playing more mellow stuff. I have Flats on my P and Rounds on my Jazz, but I'll be putting Flats on my Jazz very soon

What? In my metal band, rounds are much better in the mix. Everyone agreed when they heard the difference. Rounds got lost in with guitar noise, flats seem to sit below the mix and have their own space. But use whatever you like, dosn't bother me at all!

 

[bluesdogblues]

What? In my metal band, rounds are much better in the mix. Everyone agreed when they heard the difference. Rounds got lost in with guitar noise, flats seem to sit below the mix and have their own space. But use whatever you like, dosn't bother me at all!

Also not very true IMHO. Rounds doesn't have to get lost with guitar noise, flats are also doesn't always have to sit below the mix. It depends on many factors.
The true statement is: Use whatever you like. Both can be good.

 

[FretNoMore]

Don't take the bait guys, just let it sink to the bottom.

 

[Pimpernel Smith]

Mystic Michael:

Yes, of course, from The Lord of the Strings trilogy. Tolkien must have been an electric bass player, don't you think, though I never saw direct evidence at Oxford.