I need my Mustang to thump!

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I have a Fender Mustang that I play mostly with a pick. Looking to get some strings that will bring out the thump... Preferably low to medium low tension....I'm thinking flats, any recommendations?

 

[jallenbass]

GHS Precision Flats have thump and a nice tension. Not too expensive either.

 

[Thaos627]

rotosound tru bass 88 are a little expensive but they r the lowest bass strings ever plus they r tapewound so ur pick will give less twang than usual givin u a seriously heavy sound

 

[88ric2030]

You really want the GHS Precisions. I have a modded out Squier Bronco strung with them, and when I want that vintage flatwound thump, it's my go to bass., sounds just like a Mustang w/flats

 

[Stranger Danger]

I have these on mine. Any more "thump" would be illegal.

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Also check this thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f38/nordstrand-nm4-mustang-replacement-737700/

 

[Pilgrim]

Labella Deep Talkin' flats...and lose the pick!

Fingerstyle thumps better IMO.

 

[ebonalley]

I have these on mine. Any more "thump" would be illegal.

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Also check this thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f38/nordstrand-nm4-mustang-replacement-737700/

+1 on the FL M's

 

[Darth_Gasseous]

For what it's worth, I really love the flats I got from www.webstrings.com. Everybody that I play with loves the sound of them, and I've gotten many compliments from people who've heard me play. They're American made...by whom? Not a clue. However, they're great sounding, and they're very affordable.

 

[jasper383]

I have the La Bella 49-109 set on my short scale bass that takes medium scale strings. The heavier gauge helps the thump, and on a short scale bass, the tension isn't as bad.