Dec 25, 2024 · Best flatwound bass strings 2025: how to choose the right flatwounds for you Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings www.guitarworld.com

Jan 26, 2008 · How much less fret wear does one get with nylon tapewounds, compared to nickel flatwounds? Which string type lasts longer? What's the tonal difference?

May 2, 2015 · IMHO that's the power of flats, and I always mention it. flatwound strings have a strong fundamental, fast attack and short sustain, tons of mid frequencies and the right amount of bass and …

May 17, 2006 · Having used roundwound strings since 1978, I'm a bit out of touch with the advancement in flatwound string technology that must have occurred since. They were pretty dire the last time I …

Jul 21, 2008 · I want to replace the elixer coated roundwounds on my schecter 4 string because its too bright sounding. ( seems to be getting worse) the strings are only 2 months old. Will I still be able to …

Mar 18, 2022 · Here's a really nice comparison of various flatwound strings, including the DR set: Flatwound Roundtable - Guitar Pickups, Bass Pickups, Pedals I had tried DR flats years ago, then …

Dec 18, 2023 · The new Olinto’s are supposed to be LaBella’s bright flatwound. Maybe they work better with Jazzes than their Deep Talkin' and Low Tension Flats. You could take a look at the EB Slinky …

Jun 2, 2019 · Does anyone know where I can find flat wound strings gauge 30–85? Especially in short scale? I’ve been using Rotosound round wound strings LA66 for many years. But I really want to try …

Dec 22, 2013 · Previously I had GHS Precision Flatwound stings, .045-.105 on it. Felt good, I had no complaints. But I had picked up a set of DR Legend flats a few years back at Guitar Center (probably …

Jun 23, 2009 · After searching around the forums a bit, I've found several threads where people mention that you have to take special precautions when installing flatwounds vs roundwounds. Some say that …