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bovinehost
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Ernie Ball! They DO make strings, I've heard.
TSanders
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I like EB flats a lot, and thats whats on my Sterling.
I also like TI flats and have them on my StingRay 5.
I also like TI flats and have them on my StingRay 5.
You know, i've heard that too from somewhere,
haha really though.....I have never seen a set EB flats anywhere. I seriously doubt that GC has them (they have been letting me down lately). I might have to order some of them fine strings, I might have to give those TI's a try too.
Thanks guys
bassmonkeee
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You know, i've heard that too from somewhere,
I might have to order some of them fine strings, I might have to give those TI's a try too.
Thanks guys
When I couldn't find EB flats locally, I mentioned it to GC, and they ordered some for me. You can also contact any of the fine EB/MM dealers who frequent the forum to order some.
I have Ernie Ball flats on two of my Bongos, and they are my favorite Bongo flatwound string, and I've tried 4, or 5, different brands on them.
oli@bass
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I am surprised.... about the poster!
Awesome, I will have to try that. Thanks
Cool, that is not a bad price at all, thanks Oldtoe.
pearlredburst
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has anyone tried rotosounds? The bass player in one of my older bands used them exclusively on his F****R jazz basses.
Straight UP
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I use Erin Ball Flats.
If you use the heavy guage ones, a neck adjustment may be in order.
As the heavy guage strings put more tension on the neck.
Enjoy experimenting. I did and really enjoy the flats on my Bongo..
If you use the heavy guage ones, a neck adjustment may be in order.
As the heavy guage strings put more tension on the neck.
Enjoy experimenting. I did and really enjoy the flats on my Bongo..
Aussie Mark
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These guys have great prices on strings, and if you are a member over at the BABP forum, you'll get a further 15% discount .....
Bass Guitar Strings dot-U.S.
Bass Guitar Strings dot-U.S.
MrMusashi
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the rotos are stiffer than the rest. i switched from rs77 to a group II set on my bongo and it was like coming home
MrM
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bovinehost
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Not even to my worst enemy would I recommend those things.
Of course, strings are like everything else.....somebody must like those things.
Aussie Mark
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The Roto Steve Harris set make great barbeque skewers, although the E and A strings are only suited to skewering larger cuts of meat, such as a side of lamb, or full pig. The D and G strings are great for chicken pieces and onions.
Psychicpet
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the Rotos have been my fav. flats out of all that I've tried. Not only the regular Roto flats but also their black nylon tapewounds are killer.
TIs are fun but too rubbery for me. and as for the stiff 'uns , D'Addario Chromes are hellish (for me) in the tension dept.
BUT, as our faithful TI user...err...I mean as Lord Bongo has stated (
), EB do make flats and I might just have to get me some reeeeeal soon.
Psychicpet
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but I must say in defense of D'Addarios, my Helicore Hybrids are the cat's meow on my Engelhardt.... so far....
bovinehost
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BUT, as our faithful TI user...err...I mean as Lord Bongo has stated (
I imagine most people here know I use Acme Flats for the most part. It's a bad habit, like smoking or watching presidential debates, and I've worked on it.
Small steps.
I have EB group II flats on two basses that get played regularly.
Psychicpet
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it's all about the baby steps
phat5
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ACME flats on my 5. I also have a set of Roto 77's in storage......and yes, they are smoother than rebar.
