Flats should never come off a P-Bass... unless it's to replace them with even flattier flats.
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My strings... They're so bright!
- Thread starter JesseVMT
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Not to my ear. I put a set on my AM J. I was not happy with the sound. It didn't really sound like a J and didn't quite sound like a P. I put rounds back on it.
I also need two Ps, one for rounds and one for flats. Someone said cheap Ps sound good with flats. True enough, but I have flats on my P Select and rounds on my Squier CV 60s. They both sound really nice.
i've settled into a middle of the road string for feel/sound ...
GHS Pressurewounds ... check them out , i'm tired of explaining how they're made
GHS Pressurewounds ... check them out , i'm tired of explaining how they're made
I'm diggin' the EB cobalt flats. They sound more like rounds (which I like, even if they're not Lo riders... ) but the feeling is totally different, plus with just a little tweaking I have more tonal possibilities in just one bass.
The two pups up with 100% tone... makes for a great pick tone as well, lots of controlled grit, cuts through.
In your dreams. Flats cannot achieve the punch and clarity of rounds. Different tools for different jobs.My P Bass can become bright and punchy with Flatwounds.
It's called a tone knob
Hi there,
Has anyone mentioned eating a slice of pizza? Or a piece of fried chicken before playing? That will help them lose some of their twang for sure!
Take care,
Brent
Has anyone mentioned eating a slice of pizza? Or a piece of fried chicken before playing? That will help them lose some of their twang for sure!
Take care,
Brent
Yup--- 2 Squier P5's (one cost $200 the other $150)---- one with flats, one with rounds.
Not the same thing:My P Bass can become bright and punchy with Flatwounds.
It's called a tone knob
Sea salt and soy sauce are both salty----- but give a different flavor to the food.
What do people think about half-rounds (semi-flats)? Best of both worlds? Or a compromise that does neither well?
Half-rounds = Only half of what's good about rounds and flats.
Pressurewounds = Best of both worlds.
Just my opinion...
If you are looking for a brighter string, +1 on the Dunlop Nickle super brights. Switched to them at the beginning of the year and having great success with them.
+1 with the others who suggested owning multiple basses. Why? Because this is America, Pilgrim! Think like Uncle Sam and our government - Why have just one of anything when you can own two for twice the money?
Seriously, however, that's one if the best reasons for owning two basses: one for flats, one for rounds.
Seriously, however, that's one if the best reasons for owning two basses: one for flats, one for rounds.
Split the difference and get Cobalt Flats. I just put a set on my Stingray 5 and did two recording session already with this bass. They sound great! More cut and punch than any other flat I have ever used, including chromes and TI flats, but also a very nice high that is no where near glassy and sharp like new rounds. Really magical on a bright bass like a J bass or a Ray. My P bass has chromes, but I am going to put labellas on there for the true thump. My jazz bass has Dunlop super brights, but I wanted a modern, bright snappy tone on that bass.
5 Precision basses, no flats. I hate flats. That's just me though. Love me some FlexSteels though.
I've never found a brand that sounded good or felt good to me. Those nylon tape wound D'addario make are pretty good and thumpy.
I've never found a brand that sounded good or felt good to me. Those nylon tape wound D'addario make are pretty good and thumpy.
If you've listened to any classic reggae, you probably have without realizing it. Jazz w/ flats was the weapon of choice for many reggae players in the 70s and 80s.
Your opinion and mine are identical on this topic.Half-rounds = Only half of what's good about rounds and flats.
Pressurewounds = Best of both worlds.
Just my opinion...
....but no hate intended upon those who dig half rounds. Several companies have made them for decades so somebody must really like 'em! Maybe we're the ones who are wrong.
