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Flexible Short-Scale Flatwounds

#41
I did not know this: thanks.

I'd recommend that other same guage set then.

I have the Mustang set on my (string thru) '66 mustang, and they're a nice light tension and sound really great on that bass.
 
#42
I gave the Labella low tension flats a go on a long scale bass and did not like the outcome. They were easier to play but the low E sounded markedly different than the other three strings, and overall they were the deadest flats I've ever played, and felt as smooth as glass, which was also a little weird. For that reason I'd be a little gun shy on a short string set.
 
#45
I have used the Labella low tension flats on my mustang Pj, and they were awesome, but just a little bit too loose for my preference. The Dunlop 100 gauge set are perfect for me, but still much looser feeling than chromes or regular labellas. And the sound is nice and even, after deadening them a tiny bit with eucerin, they're perfect.
 
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#49
Thanks for all the input guys! So far based on what I saw was talked about the most, the three options I'm looking at are the
1) Dunlop Flats
2) LaBella LTFs
3) LaBella Deep Talkin'

Found all three for under $40, so I just have to decide which one! :D
 
#50
Don't forget GHS! You can get the Precision Flats from FretNation for $27.

Despite the similar gauges, the GHS Precision's are a bit more supple (flexible) than the La Bella 760FX, for what it's worth. The La Bellas are a bit stiffer, although tension feels similar. (Neither are floppy or noodle-y—they feel great.) And both sound great; they're in the classic flats sound camp.
 
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#52
RocknRay said:
Are you interested in nylon tape wounds? They are smooth and supple and sound like flats but juicier (to me). D'Addario ETB92 come in short scale and really sound and feel good on my Mustang PJ!
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Yeah, I would be down to some tapes! I've played them once and their thump is really nice. I realize this is a flats thread and don't want to make this a pick-any-string-in-the-whole-world thing, but I am open to that, yeah! Tapes are a whole new bass string rabbit hole though :wacky:... but if it can get me the tone, then maybe its what I need.
 
#53
In my experience with short scale flats, pretty much any lighter gauge set - as in, 40-100 or lighter - will be about as "flexible" as you can stand. Some of them, IME, fall easily into the "wet noodle" category. Which is why my short scale basses that take actual short scale strings, all wear at least 45-105s. The ones that need medium scale strings? I can get away with the lighter gauge flats - but only just... :cool:
 
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GIBrat51 said:
In my experience with short scale flats, pretty much any lighter gauge set - as in, 40-100 or lighter - will be about as "flexible" as you can stand. Some of them, IME, fall easily into the "wet noodle" category. Which is why my short scale basses that take actual short scale strings, all wear at least 45-105s. The ones that need medium scale strings? I can get away with the lighter gauge flats - but only just... :cool:
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Yeah that has been one of my concerns. I'm most likely going with the tapes that @RocknRay suggested - they are 45-105, but quite flexible so it should balance out. I like the little extra punchiness that the ETB92's have over some flats (as per my YouTube research).
 
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#55
Yeah, the D'Addario gauges are actually 50-65-85-105 so will fit the stock nut very well. Remember there's a lot of batter on that corny-dog, so to speak. The actual steel roundwound string inside is very light and flexible. A unique combination. I have gotten more compliments on the sound from players and listeners than with any other string.
 
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Outshined91 said:
Yeah that has been one of my concerns. I'm most likely going with the tapes that @RocknRay suggested - they are 45-105, but quite flexible so it should balance out. I like the little extra punchiness that the ETB92's have over some flats (as per my YouTube research).
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Did you check out white tapes?
 
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