Flatwounds for a JBass V in Drop Ab tuning.

[Chaosmos]

Currently use the Rotosound RS775LD, which works great for everything except the 5th string which I tune down to Ab. I love the feel of the strings but that 5th is just a bit too flabby. Any recommendations on what to use?

Bass is a Squier Affinity JBass V.

 

[ixlramp]

It's difficult to find very large gauge flatwounds, maybe someone does a .135?
Drop tune flatwound sets do not exist so you will need to use a 4 string set plus a single.
Otherwise, Octave 4 Plus (custom string maker) sells huge flatwounds .140 - .188+ Sub Contra Flatwounds

 

[Chaosmos]

Yeah I had checked Stringjoy and they dont even sell flatwounds there. $100 for a custom set is not going to fly with me though.

 

[ixlramp]

I don't think i know of a non-custom flatwound larger than the D'Addario Chromes .132.