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bovinehost
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Group II is what you want, Tom. I've slowly but surely been going all Group II (slowly because it takes a while to wear out flats, as you know). I still have the Acme Flats on a few things but when it's time to change them, and some are close, I will be totally EB Group IIs. They do have a bit more tension than what you use, but then EVERYTHING DOES.
I seriously like them a lot.
The Group IIIs are fun if you REALLY want to go all Jamerson but too stiff for me. (Chuck R said, 'Whoa, now those are a man's strings.")
I seriously like them a lot.
The Group IIIs are fun if you REALLY want to go all Jamerson but too stiff for me. (Chuck R said, 'Whoa, now those are a man's strings.")
bovinehost
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Don't know anything about the 6 string sets, I'm afraid!
Rod Trussbroken
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Same here, but I'm using group 11 flats on all my 4 string Basses.
You got me wondering about the sizes of the flat sets so I looked it up myself.
The Group II's are the same size as the regular slinkys.
The 5-string set is the same size as the Group III's with the .130 added for the low B
Interesting!
The Group II's are the same size as the regular slinkys.
The 5-string set is the same size as the Group III's with the .130 added for the low B
Interesting!
jlepre
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I have been using Group IV on my SR5. Is there any other choice I'm not aware of?
Holdsg
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there is only one version of EB Flats for 5-string 45-65-80-100-130
The others, for completeness, are as follows:
Group I: 55-75-90-110
Group II: 50-70-85-105
Group III: 45-65-80-100 (personal fave)
Group IV: 40-60-70-95
that is all
The others, for completeness, are as follows:
Group I: 55-75-90-110
Group II: 50-70-85-105
Group III: 45-65-80-100 (personal fave)
Group IV: 40-60-70-95
that is all
Hang on, Group III have more tension than Group II? Isn't it the other way round?
Movielife
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I think you are right.
bassmonkeee
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Yep. Jack's wrong.
Group I has the highest tension. Group IV has the lowest.
Five string sets only come in the equivalent of Group III. There are no six string sets of any variety of EB Flat.
I had EB Flats on my five string for years. They sound great. They really do. I put Cobalts on two of my Bongos and I've really been playing the heck out of them. I don't know if it's just a phase, or not.
My suggestion for Tom is to try a set of the 5 string set of EB Flats and to order a D'Addario Chrome high C string. I think you'll find that it works with the EB flatwound strings very well. You'll be extremely happy with the sound on a single H Bongo. Man, oh, man, do they sound good.
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Single Bass String - High C
Ernie Ball Flatwound Bass - 5 String Set
Or, if you want as close to the strings you are used to, you could even build a set of EB Flats with the lighter GroupIV strings, add an EB .130 flatwound for the B string, and get the D'Addario Chrome high C.
Ernie Ball Flatwound Bass - 4 String Set
Ernie Ball Flatwound Single Bass Strings & Build your own String Set!
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Single Bass String - High C
It'd be great if there were an official Ernie Ball six string flatwound set. But, in the mean time, the options above are as close as you are going to get.
The next time I change strings on Moby, I'm probably going to try an EADGC tuning with EB Group IIIs and an added high C.
Group I has the highest tension. Group IV has the lowest.
Five string sets only come in the equivalent of Group III. There are no six string sets of any variety of EB Flat.
I had EB Flats on my five string for years. They sound great. They really do. I put Cobalts on two of my Bongos and I've really been playing the heck out of them. I don't know if it's just a phase, or not.
My suggestion for Tom is to try a set of the 5 string set of EB Flats and to order a D'Addario Chrome high C string. I think you'll find that it works with the EB flatwound strings very well. You'll be extremely happy with the sound on a single H Bongo. Man, oh, man, do they sound good.
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Single Bass String - High C
Ernie Ball Flatwound Bass - 5 String Set
Or, if you want as close to the strings you are used to, you could even build a set of EB Flats with the lighter GroupIV strings, add an EB .130 flatwound for the B string, and get the D'Addario Chrome high C.
Ernie Ball Flatwound Bass - 4 String Set
Ernie Ball Flatwound Single Bass Strings & Build your own String Set!
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Single Bass String - High C
It'd be great if there were an official Ernie Ball six string flatwound set. But, in the mean time, the options above are as close as you are going to get.
The next time I change strings on Moby, I'm probably going to try an EADGC tuning with EB Group IIIs and an added high C.
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Thanks for the advice and teaching one and all. I reckon I will stay hard headed as usual and pay for the acme flats that come in a 6 string set.
I am not sure how many more years I will be around to play any way. LOL
I will try the EB 5 string set on Aggie one of these days.
tk
I am not sure how many more years I will be around to play any way. LOL
I will try the EB 5 string set on Aggie one of these days.
tk
bovinehost
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I'm not surprised by this at all.
bassmonkeee
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I was planning so much more snark in that comment. I know you believe me.
HeavyDuty
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Am I the only one that prefers Group I flats? On fives, I use the Group I set and add a .130 low B.
Holdsg
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jlepre
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I haven't thought of that. Are they the heavier or lighter gauge?
I am thinking I should stick to the strings I know. LOL I like the sound the feel and 7 years they still sound good thing going on with them. Maybe some of you could send me some used flats to try on my Aggie?
I don't like strings that need breaking in to sound good. No Matter who makes them.
tk
I don't like strings that need breaking in to sound good. No Matter who makes them.
tk
