The World Is Flat

[Koog]

Have used RotoSound RS77LD for many years. Have been my 100% go to for the last 10 years.

My main basses have been:
1978 Fender P
newer MM Sting Ray, fretted and fretless
Drake Custom, fretted and fretless....32" 33" and 34" scale.

Koog

 

[BulbousMoses]

Anyone tried GHS Precision Flats?

 

[gary m]

Anyone tried GHS Precision Flats?

I use them exclusively.

 

[gary m]

To be clear, I use GHS Precision Flats as sold through Carvin. They appear to be GHS flats bought in bulk and then repackaged by Carvin in clear plastic bags. I first installed a set on my mid-90s MIM Fender P-Bass Special, and found that "recorded old school" tone I was after. Then, a set went on the Spector Q4, with excellent results. A five string set went on an old beater Yamaha five that I'd had laying around for ages, and which has since become my main ax. Finally, a six string set went on my new Douglas WOB826NA sixer -- and the setup and intonation are perfect for my purposes.

Carvin is a good place to start for the flatwound-curious -- plus the prices are reasonable. The GHS flats they sell are my exclusive string.

 

[jmceachern36]

Like the above posters said. GHS flats sound great on all basses to me. All I use as well. I've used them on a Stingray, Ric, , P, J, epiphone and Birdsong with great results.

 

[jmceachern36]

Also they seem less stiff than other flats

 

[jallenbass]

La Bella Deep Talkin Flats are "thee" flatwound bass strings. But they have a really high tension and can be a little stiff if you are new to flats.

I'd go with GHS precicion flats (purple windings). They have a warm mellow tone like La Bella's, but have a nice medium tension that wont kill your hands. They also break in rather quickly compared to other brands of flats.

The LaBella 760FLs are as nice to your hands as the GHS Precision Flats IMHO. I haven't tried the bigger gauges.

 

[bassboysam]

I personally have not had any luck with any GHS strings. I don't get why people like them. Clanky, stiff, artificial, poor intonation, not one good quality in my opinion. Chromes, la bella and Sadowsky are my go to strings depending on the sound I'm going for.

 

[jallenbass]

I personally have not had any luck with any GHS strings. I don't get why people like them. Clanky, stiff, artificial, poor intonation, not one good quality in my opinion. Chromes, la bella and Sadowsky are my go to strings depending on the sound I'm going for.

Clanky, stiff, artificial and poor intonation are not qualities that I associate with GHS Precision flats. In a mix they pump right through.

 

[7flat5]

It's not easy finding the right string. One brand may work on one bass and not work at all on another.

You just need to start some where, try different brands and gauges, it won't be quick and it won't be cheap but once you find your set, you will be very satisfied.

This, right here before your eyes, is the gospel truth. It should be some kind of uber-sticky on this forum.

 

[BulbousMoses]

This, right here before your eyes, is the gospel truth. It should be some kind of uber-sticky on this forum.

Well maybe it would be better to ask "What are the general characteristics of various brands?"

That way, I can eliminate certain strings right away. Strings (at least for bass) are not cheap.

 

[BulbousMoses]

I had to start somewhere so I ordered a set of GHS Precision Flats from my local retailer. When they arrive, I'll take the bass in for a full set up/restring and see how I like things.

 

[BulbousMoses]

I personally have not had any luck with any GHS strings. I don't get why people like them. Clanky, stiff, artificial, poor intonation, not one good quality in my opinion. Chromes, la bella and Sadowsky are my go to strings depending on the sound I'm going for.

I appreciate your input. I'm going to try the GHS Precision Flats and see what I think. After all, with strings, it's pretty easy and not very expensive to try different brands.