Ugh, that is definitely no bueno. I am months into my first set and still absolutely no issues (finger style, medium to light attack, fretless Jazz, for reference).
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New EB Cobalt Flats?
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If you're still in an experimenting mood, you might try the new La Bella Gold tapewounds...most expressive tapewounds made.
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How do they differ from the original White Nylon ones? I found those a little dark and soft sounding.
Supposedly...I've read it at quite a few different places...the golds are even brighter than the copper whites.
I've never played any other La Bella tapewounds but a bassist friend of mine really liked my Fender FSR Jazz bass with the golds, he said he'd never heard tapewounds that sounded so good. He was slapping the hell out of them!
I'm buying another set next week.
I've never played any other La Bella tapewounds but a bassist friend of mine really liked my Fender FSR Jazz bass with the golds, he said he'd never heard tapewounds that sounded so good. He was slapping the hell out of them!
I'm buying another set next week.
I may try the Gold Tapewounds! I just put a set of D'Addario tapewounds on my Fender Tbucket bass and I'm loving them! Jason at BSO recommended them after asking his advice and I'm a very Happy Camper! Even though I don't actually camp mind you.
I talked to an Ernie Ball Rep tonight and they are sending me a new set. I told them I'm not really sure if I wanted another set after the experience of having 2 strings break from the same set. I kind of lost confidence in them. They assured me that any of the issues with strings breaking has been resolved and the new strings should have no issues. So at least they are saying that their was an issue in the beginning and that it has been sorted out. I'll keep everyone posted as to the results with this new set. Now I need to decide which bass to put them on. They sound great on my Jack Casady. I'm curious how they would sound on a Pbass. Then again I don't think I gave them a fair shot on the Ric, so I'm thinking of trying them on the Ric again!
Put these on my American Standard Jazz tonight and
Perfect! Kindly compare the total tonal growl to the standard Fender 8250 Rounds.
I have no experience with 8250s. Before I installed the Cobalts, the Jazz was wearing D'Addarrio EPS 165. The Cobalts have more roundwound characteristics than any flatwounds I have tried, which include Chromes, Fender 9050, and LaBella 760FL. I think EB's advertising isn't too much of an exaggeration.
I'm still blown away by the tone of these on my Precision. Fantastic strings!
Yup! I broke 2. Call Ernie Ball and tell them you want a new set! When I broke the 1st one they sent me a replacement. When the 2nd one broke I told them I was a bit paranoid about trying them again but they assured me they had fixed the issue. Took about a week to get them though. Good luck! Love the sound but a bit gun shy now!
I got 3 of the 4 strings on and the tuning key on my g string quit! They sounded great to that point!
Hi , apologies if this has already been answered, I have not been following this thread and have only just had a look at the thread.
How do these strings sound compared to roundwounds? Are they totally like a roundwound in sound or do they have some of the flatwound thump to them ?
How do these strings sound compared to roundwounds? Are they totally like a roundwound in sound or do they have some of the flatwound thump to them ?
I think that they are kind of in a class of their own really. They are a nice blend of fairly bright and percussive somewhat like a round but with a definite thump and good tonal character. It will depend on the bass though where they are on the spectrum between round and flat.
Check out the video I posted on the previous page for an indication of the sound.
Check out the video I posted on the previous page for an indication of the sound.
They have more growl than any other flat but not quite like grounds. Very close though. When my D string broke, I had a steel round D with these and the difference was barely noticeable.
Got a quick and cordial response from EB, and they will send replacement string. Kudos to them. They did recommend to not cut these strings. That's rather unusual.
Thats great if you have a tuning peg like a Fender, but if you got a smaller diameter one you have to cut or you will be overlapping wraps which is a no no.
