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Looking to try flatwounds again!

#21
::::BASSIST:::: said:
One thing you might try, as I have done, is take the E from the FS set and put it on your bass. Move the FL G off and move the others down a notch. So it would be:

FS E
FL E
FL A
FL D

Works for me!
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The FS E string is 105, and the FL E string is 104 -- practically the same string. As far as the other strings between the sets, the guages are not that far apart. For a fatter G and D string, look at the La Bella FM or Jamerson set. Also, look at the meduim Fender set.
 
#22
fleamail said:
Try a set from webstrings: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

They are really good and cost nothing.
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John Wentzien said:
Great strings IMO
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I just ordered a set of the medium flat wounds...I will replace the Rotosound flats on my P bass and see what we get with these...

If they are as good as you two say, and the testimonials on their site say, I may have a new favorite string..and with four 4 string basses that can save a bit of cash in a year!
 
#24
::::BASSIST:::: said:
One thing you might try, as I have done, is take the E from the FS set and put it on your bass. Move the FL G off and move the others down a notch. So it would be:

FS E
FL E
FL A
FL D

Works for me!
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I don't mind the E on the FL set. It's a .104 and the FS set has a .105 E so the difference is basically nothing.

The D string has the biggest guage difference:

FS -- .105 .085 .065 .045
FL -- .104 .082 .060 .043

I'm going to keep the FL set for a few months, then try out the FS. If it makes all the much difference I'll probably stick with the FS from then on. But then again, if those aren't enough, I may move up to the FM set. I doubt I'd need the Jamerson set.
 
#33
TIs are certainly unique, and many seem to like them, but to my ears and hands, they are about the least traditional feeling or sounding flats available. They certainly don't have the thump of a set of Fender or Labella flats. They do have super light tension like an extra light set of Superwound Funkmasters, if that's your thing.
 
#34
king_biscuit said:
TIs are certainly unique, and many seem to like them, but to my ears and hands, they are about the least traditional feeling or sounding flats available. They certainly don't have the thump of a set of Fender or Labella flats. They do have super light tension like an extra light set of Superwound Funkmasters, if that's your thing.
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Not to mention they're about 80 dollars too expensive for my taste.
 
#37
The FLs fatten up on the D and G as they age. At first I found the tone on the D and G to be a little thin particularly on a Precision with the phase change due to the pickup location. But as the set has broken in, I have fattness and consistency going from the D to the G. The FLs are like a fine wine, let them age a bit. For me that took a few weeks of playing them.

To my ears EB flats which are supposed to be similiar to Chromes had a lot more clank. In a band setting they were were kinda ugly and punchy with a high mid emphasis. But not the warm punch of the Labellas.
 
#38
DavePlaysBass said:
The FLs fatten up on the D and G as they age. At first I found the tone on the D and G to be a little thin particularly on a Precision with the phase change due to the pickup location. But as the set has broken in, I have fattness and consistency going from the D to the G. The FLs are like a fine wine, let them age a bit. For me that took a few weeks of playing them.
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My FLs are on a Precision and I'm trying to give them a chance. I had them on only about two weeks when I took them to rehearsal and the band hated them -- too thin and middy.

That was about 4 weeks ago. I've been playing them a few days each week since and I've noticed they have improved. I'll try them with the band again in a few weeks, and if they haven't improved enough by then I may ditch them for the FS set I've got sitting here waiting for its turn.
 
#39
Mastermold said:
My FLs are on a Precision and I'm trying to give them a chance. I had them on only about two weeks when I took them to rehearsal and the band hated them -- too thin and middy.

That was about 4 weeks ago. I've been playing them a few days each week since and I've noticed they have improved. I'll try them with the band again in a few weeks, and if they haven't improved enough by then I may ditch them for the FS set I've got sitting here waiting for its turn.
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That same basic mid character is present in all the La Balla strings (flats). It may just not be your thing. Really you should try a set of Fender flats, either the ML or M set. I promise you won't have to worry about a thin midrangy sound!
 

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