What flats would you dress this bass up in? and why?

As usual, it depends. What sound are you after?

 

I bought them after reading all the positive remarks on the "Strings" page.
Couldn't resist the price.
Liked them so much they're on my G&L L-2000 and SB-2

 

Me likey the Chromes

 

Go with the best: LaBellas. They are the smoothest to the touch. They have a lovely vintage thump. They actually improve with age.

 

TI Flats are one of the best sounding of all the flats. But damn!........they are so expensive! They are also on the floppy side with with their low tension. Weak necks with near maxed out truss rods love low tension strings and most flat have a strong "yank". So, TIs are a string to consider.

I like the Sadowsky flats a lot.

Lakland sells a decent set of flats.

The LaBella 760 FL set is excellent.

GHS flats are nice but have very high tension!

 

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Since you're asking the way that you're asking, I shall assume that you've never tried flats. If this is the case, it's always safe to start with Chromes. They sound great and are relatively inexpensive if you decide that they are not for you.

 

I have used TI's a few years ago, Fender flats, and Chromes. My preference, at least for now, is the Fender's. A little bit less bright than the chrome's, although neither sound bad at all. TI's seemed less versatile to me, but that was years ago, so my memory could be off. They FEEL amazing however.

 

Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwounds - my new favorite flats.

They start out sounding almost as bright as rounds, and mellow slowly with each use.
They are supple feeling (for flats), and I experienced none of the "stickiness" normally associated with new flats.
The set on my Classic 50's P are about a year old now, and are sounding phenomenal.
If you want smooth & round, its right here.
I keep the volume knob on the bass at 9, & roll the tone back to around 4, and it sounds like P-Bass Heaven.

 

TI Flats on all mine. Very pricey but last a decade and more. They bring out the best on every bass.

 

I've never tried EB flats. Someone else will probably chime in shortly. Maybe edit your OP to include that you've tried them and are looking for something kinda similar?

 

I've had GHS Precision Flats on my SB-2 for a week and so far I love them!
My usual companions are TI FLats and/or Fender Flats - different but both excellent.

 

For some reason I have an itch lately to give these a try.

 

Another vote for the Fender flats , second place for me are the Dunlop 45-105 set.

 

Chromes are the best.

 

My preference is LaBella 760FL. They are smooth, have a balanced and lighter tension and seem to get better with time.