piezo with EB flats - compatible?

[shakinbacon]

I've heard that some flatwound strings have silk that can affect the piezo bridge (due to the silk contacting the piezo saddles).

Can somebody comment or show a picture of a bass bridge with EB flats on it (preferrably 5 string Bongo)

Thanks

 

[bassmonkeee]

I've got flats on both of my Bongo 5 strings with piezos. No problems. I've used 5-6 different brands of flats, too. The both currently wear the EB Group IIIs.

The only strings that don't work with the EB piezos are nylon wrapped flats.

 

[MudvilleStomper]

i think that you should never have the silk contacting any bridge, piezo-loaded or not.


-The only strings that don't work with the EB piezos are nylon wrapped flats.


really?? what gives?

 

[TheAntMan]

-The only strings that don't work with the EB piezos are nylon wrapped flats.[/B]


really?? what gives?

Oh, Man, Oh, Man! Don't get me started!!!

-- Ant

 

[shakinbacon]

Oh, Man, Oh, Man! Don't get me started!!!

-- Ant

huh? I'm lost

I take it this has something to due with a circuit not being completed due to the insulation on the strings and a bad experience with it?

 

[five7]

AntMan, tell us the story, please!