Which strings for me???

[manchild]

I have a new Gibson SG bass short scale. I have decided to put flats on it and after researching and reading threads on this, I have decided on either DR Legends or D'Addario Chromes. This is due to what is available where I am and the gauge between strings.

My other bass is a 34" scale Yamaha BB414 which has Rotosound Swingbass roundwounds 40-100. I like the tension and size of these strings on my BB.

Given that flats on average are higher tension by comparison to the equivalent gauge in roundwounds and that a short scale neck will mean that the strings in general will have less tension, what short scale gauge and brand would you recommend to give a similar feel? I don't mind going a bit thicker and stiffer (not too much though) but wouldn't want it to get any slacker.

Out of these two which would you recommend? I understand from other threads that Chromes would be brighter???

Thanks.

 

[Gorn]

You may run into sustain and/or intonation problems with either choices. They both have ball end silks which will sit on the saddle of the gibson bridge. I recommend Labella flats. They don't have ball end silks, and I personally think they sound better than chromes or legends.

 

[JustSomeDude]

Not what you asked but I've gotta say that I just switched strings on a Bass that I have been using Chromes on since '95.
Put a set of LaBella "Deep Talkin" on it and will never switch back.

 

[manchild]

Thanks for the replies guys, anyone else prefer one or other brands?

 

[shrimpflea]

I prefer La Bella flats, but also like GHS Precisions and Fender flats.

Flatwound String Reviews

 

[manchild]

Thanks for the replies guys. Specifically for people who have used Chromes - does the low gauge make them floppy to play on a short scale or are they still stiffer than round wounds of the same gauge (45-100)? How do the compare to the DR's on this?