Would anyone else like to see D'Addario make their flatwound Chromes strings in heavy gauge? Something like:
.50 - .70 - .90 - .110"
Thanx,
-mac
.50 - .70 - .90 - .110"
Thanx,
-mac
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Petition for heavy gauge Chromes
- Thread starter t77mackie
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Well they do have a .050 .070 .085 .105 set.
D'Addario listens to its users so let see what happens!
Start a list of how many would like a set .050 .070 .090 .110 !!!
D'Addario listens to its users so let see what happens!
Start a list of how many would like a set .050 .070 .090 .110 !!!
I'm a TI flats guy, but I think a fat set of Chromes would be a great alternative to most other heavy-gauge flats (Rotosound, GHS, etc.)... Chromes are the only flats I'll play besides TIs.
(What I'd really like from D'addario are pre-made, balanced-tension string sets; and strings for Dingwalls)
(What I'd really like from D'addario are pre-made, balanced-tension string sets; and strings for Dingwalls)
Just an FYI - D'Addario is working on making ALL of the strings they make available as singles... Once they are, it will be easier to make a balanced tension set that will work with a Dingwall!
Hey Jason, ever hear back from them on that short and medium 40-95 set of Chromes or are they just going to do the singles thing instead? Personally I would be happy either way.
Good grief! The tension is already so stinkin' high on the regular chromes as it is.....I can't imagine what heavier ones would feel like!
The ECB84 set of Chromes is quite balanced. It consists of the gauges 0.040, 0.060, 0.080 and 0.100. The tension lays around 42 pounds. A little heavier, say 0.050, 0.065, 0.085 and 0.110, would be balanced as well, but produces 50 pounds per string! I'd say that's a little too much...
I was gonna say the same thing
Chromes are so high tension I can't even play them, I can't imagine a .110! Man that would be like playing electric line 
mmbongo said:I was gonna say the same thing
Same here. What I'd like is the light gauge Chromes available as a 5 string set.
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For those requesting heavier gauges, what are you using them for?
I use the regular lights (ECB81 XL) and use them in Drop C no problem.
I use the regular lights (ECB81 XL) and use them in Drop C no problem.
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Sign me up. I use 105s cause they're the biggest they have around here. I love them, but I sure as heck would like a crack at something bigger. At least to see if my little epi Viola can handle them.
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The feel and tone are very different. Personally, I find heavy flats have enough resistance that you can dig in a bit more and get a nice natural growl without too much clacking from bouncing the strings off the fretboard. They also have a massively fat tone when you feather them. Sorta like how playing on the "E" string sounds fatter and boomier than playing the same note on the "A" string. To each their own though. If everyone used the same set-up then the world of bass playing would be bland as hell.
