input on flatwounds

[five7]

I'm pretty sure that there is just the one 5 string set, the 2810s.

.045 .065 .080 .100 .130 which is essentially Group IIIs with a low B added.



You could always buy a set of Group IVs, and then purchase a single .130 B string to go with it. I know you can order the single strings from Just Strings, and I'm sure some of the dealers here carry single strings, too.

Great idea but just strings charges $17 for a .130. That would make a set of group IVs with the .130 over $40.00 If I am going to spend that much, I would buy the shakinbacon coated strings. Thanks for the info though!

 

[shakinbacon]

Great idea but just strings charges $17 for a .130. That would make a set of group IVs with the .130 over $40.00 If I am going to spend that much, I would buy the shakinbacon coated strings. Thanks for the info though!

Just a few points.

Many people leave flatwounds on their basses for *years*. Jameson and Osborne never changed their flatwounds as far as I can recall.

Roundwounds don't fair that well in terms of longevity.

Plus, you really are talking about two different types of sounds/feel between flatwounds and coated strings.

You can't go wrong with either set, but if you prefer a quick attack or do a lot of slap then I'd recommend the roundwounds. If fingernoise is an issue or if you want an old-school thump that cuts through a mix, then I'd recommend the flatwounds.

 

[HeavyDuty]

I may be the only person here that runs Group I flats... I like the tension.

 

[orpheus55]

I've been using the Group III flats for a few years now (I change them on my birthday) and, for me, it makes the Ray so much more versatile as we switch constantly from early british invasion to Motown to reggae, to jazz. Believe me, my Stingray 4 can do all of these in rounds or flats, but the flats give it more of a thumpy zing instead of a ringing zing.