Will I need a truss rod adjustment if I switch to flatwounds?

[macondense]

I have a Harley Benton Beatbass that came with round wound strings gauges .045 - .100.
I want to put LaBella Deeptalking Bass flat wound strings gauges .050 .065 .080 and .100. (Strings for Hoffner Beatle bass)

Will I need to adjust the truss rod if change to the LaBella strings?
I don't have experience adjusting the truss rod and don't want to damage my bass.

 

[H Nighttrain]

If you had read my post in its entirety, you would know what I meant. Taking a sentence out of context is not conducive to a factual discussion.

I'm confused by your response. You recognized your statement as opinion, you supported that opinion with valid but anecdotal experience, and you even stated your opinion was controversial; so you are clearly aware that other folks disagree with that opinion.

I don't believe I misstated any facts in y reply, but if so I welcome correction.

 

[ra0ulduke]

I'm confused by your response.

Your statement is a so-called straw man argument. I never claimed that a setup wouldn't bring about an improvement.

 

[Grahams Groove]

I'm confused by your response. You recognized your statement as opinion, you supported that opinion with valid but anecdotal experience, and you even stated your opinion was controversial; so you are clearly aware that other folks disagree with that opinion.

I don't believe I misstated any facts in my reply, but if so I welcome correction.

He's a guy trying to play the witty contrarian. It's peppered through the whole thread. No need to feed the trolling…

 

[Engle]

This might be a controversial opinion, but in my view, setups are generally overrated. That doesn't mean they don't offer any improvement, but for the first 15 years I played bass, I wasn't even aware that this option existed. I regularly changed strings and had absolutely no problems. I played concerts and made studio recordings. During that time, I also didn't use a single pedal - apart from the tuner. I think forums like this often give beginners the impression that they have to spend a lot of money before they can even begin. I consider that problematic.

I had never heard of dead spots before reading this forum. I still can't say I have found any on my basses.
But I've always done setups because I prefer med-low action.

 

[Prodigus Filius]

I had never heard of dead spots before reading this forum. I still can't say I have found any on my basses.
But I've always done setups because I prefer med-low action.

They exist for sure. At least on long scales. But if one had never joined TB, giving them a name might not have happened. I think they are string gauge related. On the same bass I had one at the 8th fret of a .45 open G. But replacing that with a 60 open D, there is no deadspot at any frets on that string. Same brand and type of string, just bigger gauge ie D'addario XL Nickel round wound long scale

 

[GIBrat51]

I have a Harley Benton Beatbass that came with round wound strings gauges .045 - .100.
I want to put LaBella Deeptalking Bass flat wound strings gauges .050 .065 .080 and .100. (Strings for Hoffner Beatle bass)

Will I need to adjust the truss rod if change to the LaBella strings?
I don't have experience adjusting the truss rod and don't want to damage my bass.

You might have to adjust the truss rod when you change strings - or, you might not. It will depend mostly on how different the tension of the new strings is, from the tension of the strings that are on it now.
Honestly, though; doing a simple set up on a bass, is not Rocket science. A set of feeler gauges, and some simple hand tools are all you need. And there are more "how-to" videos on YouTube than you can shake a stick at. Your only real problem, will be dealing with that "floating bridge" that basses like yours have. But, that's more fiddly than anything else. However... any time you change strings - even if it's just replacing them with a new set of what you have - it's a good idea to at least check your setup. And, do any cleaning, fretboard oiling, etc. while the strings are not... in the way. And, doing the setup yourself will let you get the bass to play just the way you like...