It sounds good too (very woody, which I like) but, re-wow, night-and-day difference! I guess the T-I weren't new, and all other differences in signal chain are noted. Still...wow again.
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New EB Cobalt Flats?
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Broke a D string on installation. I've never broken a string. Not once. This was a 65. Half way between B and C it snapped at four and a half inches passed the beginning of the silk. I was tuning gently and slowly and pop. I contacted EB and they're sending a new string but I'm shocked. Seemed to snap for no reason.
I have a set that is right at 2 months old on my main Ibanez Prestige 4005 bass and they are better than ever. They just keep getting better and is by far the best sounding and playing string I've ever had. There not as bright as when first put on but are close and the presence they provide in the mix is just perfect for meand others have stated the obvious. I've had people that have never commented on my sound before come up to me and say how great my bass sounded. I'm enjoying them tremendously.
I've been using GHS pressurewounds on my P-Bass and after 12months, they've now lost that roundwound zing and sound like a set of flats (mostly like Chromes).
I'm interested in getting a set of these EB Flatwound cobalts as replacements. Like others have also queried, Im curious as to how long they stay bright sounding for? Any one know? Or is it still too early to say with being such a new product?
I'm interested in getting a set of these EB Flatwound cobalts as replacements. Like others have also queried, Im curious as to how long they stay bright sounding for? Any one know? Or is it still too early to say with being such a new product?
I crimped and cut all four strings and then used the EB-recommended installation style. No problems whatsoever and after several months of use they're still sounding great.
I too also crimped and cut all four strings and have followed the EB string installation guide. Already having in mind the fear of snapping a string during the installation process. Surprisingly it did not occur and am now liking these strings.
Even though they grip on my fingers a lot of the times, they at least have a better tone than the Chromes. Not sure if they will beat DR Sunbeams/GHS Pressurewounds though.
Good to hear it. I may then cut them at my liking and reinstall them one by one.
Meanwhile, I already have a four string set to drop on my 2011 60th Anniversary P-Bass, replacing the actual La Bella 760FL. I think they are that good!
I didn't cut the D string that broke. It just happened for no good reason. EB customer service was great though. They wanted to know exactly where it broke for their information and put a new string in the mail right away.
Already the first day of playing these strings and I feel like I'm running my fingers against rope. Now I have major rope burn! 
Is this normal?
Loving the sound when I dial the Hi-Mids at 70% clockwise and the bass at 60%
Definitely helps achieve that Jazz tone for Recorda Me
Is this normal?Loving the sound when I dial the Hi-Mids at 70% clockwise and the bass at 60%
Definitely helps achieve that Jazz tone for Recorda Me
This is what worries me about them.....Already the first day of playing these strings and I feel like I'm running my fingers with rope. Now I have major rope burn!
Flatwounds should not be rough.
I'm not totally giving up on them yet. Band mates suggested to run string cleaner on them and see if the sticky/grippy feel will go away. When I strung them at my rehearsals and played them for two hours straight I started to feel discomfort on my fingers which opened up a lot of my calluses from previous years of playing. This morning though I don't feel as much of it like I did last night but the sticky/grippy feel still remains within the string..
I've been using these for 2 months on all my basses and will say the only negative I found was the beginning sticky responce i had with them. That went away after a week of using and now they are amazing. They will never be as smooth as Chromes but the presence and tone you get with them in a live band setting more than makes up for it.
I had the exact same thing happen. Wasn't even close to being in tune and snap, that was that. I contacted Jason and he dealt with EB and said they may contact me about it but they never did. I think they are seriously running QC testing to figure out whats going on or something and thats why they are asking for some feedback.
So I tried the Cobalt flats on my Ric 4003s and it sounded good but not what I was looking for. Today I thought I would take the Elixers off my Jack Casady bass and try them on the Ric and put the Cobalt flats on the Casady. I tried other flats, both Fender and Chromes, on the Casady and didn't like it. I honestly thought the Elixers were going to sound great on the Ric. So I did the switch and it was totally opposite of what I though it would be. The Ric was dead and lifeless with the Elixers which are only a couple months old, and the Casady was like a guitar killing machine! The sound would cut through anything! I was quite surprised and shocked to say the least! I love Blue Steels on the Casady, they sound great and last quite a while. I had some half dead Blue Steels on the Ric for a week or so and they sounded great on that bass too. But I don't even know how to describe whats coming out of the Casady! I guess I could say its got the best of the blue steels without any finger noise! And its very balanced. Its got lots of low mid punch and good upper mid clarity with no treble clank! I think anyone with a Casady should seriously give these strings a shot! Unless your into the old school hollowbody thump that is!
