GHS Precision Flatwound Lights vs Dunlop Flat Light tension - which is more flexible?

[NinjaPyrate]

I like flexible strings, and was thinking of trying GHS Precision Flat Lights or the Dunlop Flat Lights (both short scale) as an alternative to LaBella LTF's (which I like more than TI Jazz Flats on my Mustang P/J). I'm having issues with normal scale LTF E-string unwinding (cut at silks after taper with 90 kink) but have never had this problem with other strings.

Since I prefer the LTF's tone more than the TIJF, I think I might like the GHS tone more than the Dunlop, but thought I should check both tensions out.

I found the GHS tension on a different thread (normal scale):

GHS P-Flat Lights (3025):
G 045 - 41.5 lbs.
D 060 - 46.5
A 075 - 38.5
E 095 - 36.7 (Total 163.2)

But I can't find the Dunlop Flat tension listed anywhere. Does anyone have those numbers or experience with both strings?

 

[michael_t]

I like flexible strings, and was thinking of trying GHS Precision Flat Lights or the Dunlop Flat Lights (both short scale) as an alternative to LaBella LTF's (which I like more than TI Jazz Flats on my Mustang P/J). I'm having issues with normal scale LTF E-string unwinding (cut at silks after taper with 90 kink) but have never had this problem with other strings.

Since I prefer the LTF's tone more than the TIJF, I think I might like the GHS tone more than the Dunlop, but thought I should check both tensions out.

I found the GHS tension on a different thread (normal scale):

GHS P-Flat Lights (3025):
G 045 - 41.5 lbs.
D 060 - 46.5
A 075 - 38.5
E 095 - 36.7 (Total 163.2)

But I can't find the Dunlop Flat tension listed anywhere. Does anyone have those numbers or experience with both strings?

First, tension (as in pulling weight) is different from stiffness/flexibility (as in playing feel).

I have no personal experience with the Dunlop Flats, but based on what I've read, I would say the Dunlop short-scale 45-105 are fairly close to the GHS 45-95 in terms of stiffness, while the Dunlop 40-100 would be more flexible than the GHS.

 

[Yahboy]

Of cause Dunlop flat.

GHS 3025 has more notable imbalance DG Vs EA stiffness.

 

[Stan_da_man]

Dunlop flats 45-105 feel similar to La Bella/Chromes in 40-100 IMO.

 

[mikeswals]

Dunlops are the way more eleastic/flexible less taught playing string of those two choices.

I have also used the LTF before on the same bass; the Dunlop is pretty close in flexibility, and to me a much better tone.

 

[Type-55]

Agree with above post.