What flatwounds do you prefer???

[Resonance129]

- I've tried Chromes twice - I don't dislike them, but they're not my favorites.
- I LOVED the 1954 LaBella's, but the tension made me worry about my neck/truss a little (used them on a Squier P bass).

There was one set I tried on a demo bass in a big box store a while ago that I really liked, but wasn't sure of what they were. They were fairly shiny and had a bit of bounce to them. Don't remember the string wrap color, if there was any. Regardless, I'd like to try DR Legends next. I'm hoping those are the strings I tried. May grab some this week.

 

[Phaidrus]

I've been using GHS Precision Flats on my American Professional P bass for the past couple years. I like the feel and tone, but want to try something different. Any suggestions? What flats do you like on your p bass?

Have a look here:

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[DeepHz]

I love the TI Jazz flats

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Chromes all day!

 

[MoeTown1986]

TI Jazz Flats on everything. P basses, J basses, JC basses, acoustic basses, TI's.

 

[jnewmark]

Not much of a flats guy. The only time I use them is in the studio when asked to bring a " P Bass with flats ". So I have a CIJ Fender P with GHS Precision Flats on it. They are the only flats I have tried that didn't need any breaking in, or had some sticky residue. Good to go right out of the package.

 

[tpaul]

I use GHS Precision and TIs.
I didn't like the Fender flats or the chromes, but maybe I didn't give them enough time to mellow out.
Probably will try Labella soon.

This thread would have benefitted from a poll.

 

[gigetto]

I've never used Flatwound....

 

[FrenchBassQC]

I like the TI, the LaBella low tension and I have installed these on one of my basses and really like them... RotoSound Monel Flatwound

 

[Thumpin6string]

None.

 

[Sam Reese]

Fender 9120 black nylon tapewounds are an excellent choice if you want a lower tension and nice feel under your hands.

 

[growlypants]

Chromes. (And, if you don't like the first set, try another set of Chromes.)

 

[Joris 55]

As much as I would like to blow the OP's mind with a completely different idea, TI's are just too good to ignore.

The Fender 9120 black nylon's would be my second choice. These tapewounds are great for a thick, mellow tone. They're amazing and all, but the TI's work for just about anything.

 

[WG Plum]

I will say I hated TI's on my 34" Jazz, but they sound phenomenal on my Mustang PJ fretless short scale.

 

[marchone]

TI Jazz Flats JB344. I like their feel. The low tension lets me bend notes easily. Clean, articulate and punchy when you need it, deep talking and down low at the other end.

 

[2saddleslab]

TI Jazz Flats on everything. P basses, J basses, JC basses, acoustic basses, TI's.

Same with me, all the solids, semi hollow, and hollow bodies.

 

[Jjacks651]

I've got TI Jazz Flats on my American ReIssue '75 JazzBass, they are the best sounding Flats, I've got Rotosound Flats on my Fender Vintera P-Bass and they fell and sound great, then I have Fender 9050's on my Aerodyne J-Bass and they are sharp, clear and thumpy. I'm not sure which ones I like more, they all feel good and sound great. Personally, I can't choose one over the other, I just like the feel of the flats better.

John

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

TI Jazz

 

[getbent]

I've been using the Rotosound Steve Harris flatwounds, 50-110 for at least a decade now and they're dreamy. They do seem pretty high tension and require some truss rod adjustment to accomodate, but the sound and feel is worth it to me.

 

[DISCOSTUVW]

EB Cobalts!