Quick question re Dunlop flats

Not really on the two basses I have them on. Maybe there's a tiny bit extra, but it's not enough for me to get too concerned about. I'm not using any science to measure the tension but it doesn't bother me. Maybe adjusting the G down a little more would help you not notice it as much?

 

G strings are almost always snappier than the rest, BTW, at least until they go really dead. G's are usually made with only one inner winding while the fatter strings have two. Chromes are a notorious offender at this. But the Dunlop G does calm down after some quality play time. And you can rub plain white Eucerin cream on them and let it sit overnight, then wipe them clean the next day, and you can kill them and even them out pretty quick. Might take two or three coats to fully do it, but it doesn't take long with the Dunlops.

 

Thanks @JimmyM . I've noticed the G's on Chromes having a different character but didn't know if it was my imagination or not. Now I know why! Do you happen to know the smallest gauge of Chrome that is double wound? Labellas seem much better balanced tonally I've noticed. Even the cheap Olympias and Adaggios I use don't seem as bad as the Chromes for this.

 

I do not. I don't sweat it, either. After a while it all evens out.

 

Perhaps you already have, but did you happen to set the witness points? I know with certain sets I’ll notice the G being more taught/imbalanced until I ensure there’s a sharp break angle at the saddle. There’s also no shame in dropping the height a little like Jimmy mentioned. It only has to feel right. It might appear too low in relation to the other strings, but could feel perfectly fine when playing. Just spitballing...