Which flats for a Ray?

[Rusty the Scoob]

Got myself a Ray, been wanting one since the mid 90's and finally one found me. But it needs flats, .45-.105 preferably. I'm partial to LaBellas on my P-basses, but open to suggestions for the Ray. I don't expect this'll get much stage use so I'd like to get it right the first time.

Anyone try out a bunch of flatwounds on a ray? It's a '97 or so with a maple neck and BTB MMSR preamp, if that matters.

 

[jallenbass]

I use GHS Precision flatwounds on my SR 5 Classic and while it's not my favorite sound in the practice room it's outstanding for gigs. The notes never get lost in the mix even in bass unfriendly rooms.

 

[Lo-E]

Nickel rounds! Naah, I'm just kidding....

I'd suggest going with D'Addario Chromes to fully take advantage of the brighter sound of a Ray.

 

[The Mouse]

LaBella's for Fenders, TI jazz flats for Stingrays.

 

[drummer5359]

I've been wondering the same thing. I have a 95 EBMM Stingray and have been thinking that I'm going to try chromes on it. I have Fender flats on both of my Precisions and like them a lot, but I'm thinking of chromes because I want something a little brighter on the Ray.

 

[sevdog]

I have Chromes on a 5 stringer with the 2band and nord mm pickup and with a graphite neck. It sounds unbelievably awesome. Growl, plenty bright, and zero clank.

I also have a fretless with sadowsky flats. It also sounds fantastic, much more mid range on that one.

 

[Pet Sounds]

I've got GHS Precision Flats on my Ray and love 'em.