Question I need help choosing EB Flats for my SR5

[jlepre]

I know this has been discussed, so I apologize. I tried to search, but didn't find what I was looking for.

I want to string up my SR5 with flats, but not sure which set to choose. I mainly play classic rock (finger style, no slap or pick), and I'm looking for a nice smooth string to suit my style. I don't solo much, and play mainly down low. Not alot of bending either, so looking for some help.

Thanks!

 

[Manfloozy]

IMAO, Group II's.... they are phat, fairly stiff and powerful.

The most common is the Group III's (more flexible) but since you don't bend much you might enjoy the beefier tone of the Group IIs.

 

[bovinehost]

A certain relatively famous bassist (think "Peg") played one of my basses strung with Group IIs and said, "Those are a man's bass strings!" I prefer the IIIs but those Group IIs ARE chunky monkeys.

 

[jlepre]

Hmmmmm now you guys got me thinking. I'm not sure if I really need a BEEFIER tone as my current setup has that covered. Are the Group II's thin, or do they sound like normal flats?

 

[bassmonkeee]

Unless you are planning on buying a four string set and adding a single low B string, there is only one gauge of 5 string Ernie Ball flatwound strings. They are basically Group IIIs with an added .130 low B.


Group IIs are heavier strings than IIIs. Group IVs are the lightest gauge flats.

I say go with the standard 5 string set. I'm pretty sure you'll be good to go.

 

[Manfloozy]

Unless you are planning on buying a four string set and adding a single low B string, there is only one gauge of 5 string Ernie Ball flatwound strings. They are basically Group IIIs with an added .130 low B.


Group IIs are heavier strings than IIIs. Group IVs are the lightest gauge flats.

I say go with the standard 5 string set. I'm pretty sure you'll be good to go.

Good catch.

 

[drTStingray]

i had brand x flats on my SR5 for a while. Far too much tension for me and i more or less stopped playing the bass until i put rounds back on. Got group 3 EBMM recently on my fretless and couldnt be happier. Its my main gigging bass with thump slap and no need to be popeye to play the thing.

 

[MattOfSweden]

To my taste the Group III's are manly enough...
Flats on a Stingray is a very good thing.

 

[jlepre]

So...Group III it is! thanks guys. Now to see if Amazon sells 'em.

Hmmmm I can't seem to find them anywhere....

I see Slinkys and Power Slinkys, but no Group III?

 

[jlepre]

So I finally got around to putting these on my SR5. I have a problem with the B string. The windings at the ball end is getting stuck at the hole in the bridge. It's almost like the hole is too small to accept the blue windings.

EDIT: Disregard...I talked to EB Customer Service, and was told that I had a B string that had the winding too thick. They told me I could use a straight razor to trim some of the thickness down, plus they are sending me a replacement B string for my troubles. Very Satisfied...

 

[TSanders]

Yup, just a little common sense goes a long way

 

[jlepre]

Well in my 30+ years of playing (almost 20 playing 5 string) I have never had this issue. Not a big deal, but I was afraid that I might mess up the string by trimming the silk winding. I just learned something new today. Still can teach an old dog new tricks I guess