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Flatwounds for a JBass V in Drop Ab tuning.

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Chaosmos, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. Jun 6, 2019 #1
    Chaosmos

    Chaosmos

    Feb 13, 2013
    Nampa Idaho
    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.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2019 #2
    ixlramp

    ixlramp Guest

    Jan 25, 2005
    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
     
  3. Jun 6, 2019 #3
    Chaosmos

    Chaosmos

    Feb 13, 2013
    Nampa Idaho
    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.
     
  4. Jun 6, 2019 #4
    ixlramp

    ixlramp Guest

    Jan 25, 2005
    I don't think i know of a non-custom flatwound larger than the D'Addario Chromes .132.