I went on GCs website and looked at prices. I was thinking about trying flats but the only six set I saw was 106 bucks! WTH why are they that expensive? Also are there affordable flats for sixes what affordable sets of any type for sixes have you found that are actually good?
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Looking for a new set for my sixer
- Thread starter xavplusplus
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There are a lot of 6 string Flat Wound sets out there.. Some brands though you may need to purchase a 5 string set and add a High-C...
+1 on Bass Strings Online! You can even buy singles and build your own custom set. Great stuff, plus you get a TB user discount. Just let Jason know your TB username when you register on his site.
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That's the same set I use currently. Depending on who you ask, you'll be told they're either GHS Precision Flats or LaBellas in bulk packaging. Best I can tell, these are GHS strings with purple silks. Either way, I love the tone and feel and the fact that they'll last years with common sense care.
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I have the Carvin flats on one of my Carvin 6ers. I bought them because of the same sticker shock that OP had. They actually sound pretty good, and gave my bass an interesting, woody quality that I like for jazz jams.
The only bad thing about Carvin is that they charge $10 to ship one set of strings.
These will run you quite a bit less, as Jason can ship First Class for a few bucks...and with the TB user discount they'll be even cheaper:
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These will run you quite a bit less, as Jason can ship First Class for a few bucks...and with the TB user discount they'll be even cheaper:
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right on then! So how do I let jason know? Or is it an option when I sign up to order those muthas? Also are they the right length for a gio 206
Yeah just register on his site then in the comments section let him know you're a TB user, include your username and that mmbongo sent you 
...I have no idea what a gio 206 is, sorry!
...I have no idea what a gio 206 is, sorry!
It can be done...though it won't be anything like rounds. Give yourself more gain and boost the high frequencies on the bass itself.
I've never tried to tap with flats, but generally you want light gauge, low tension strings for tap. Pretty much the opposite of flats. I couldn't imagine tapping on such high tension strings....not to mention they have the wrong tone for tapping. You know what flats sound like, right?
