I use these and D'Daddario which have a slightly darker sound and a different feel. I prefer the greater tension and more focused sound of a flat string. For me, flats, purr and rounds, bark. I believe it was John Entwistle who popularised Rotosound round wound strings at a time when bass strings were all flats. It's the other way round now :)
@robgray1999
5 жыл бұрын
Don't change them til they snap, they get better with age
@Sundowno4
5 жыл бұрын
I bought an AXL Fretless Player Deluxe Bass, a few years ago, and it came fitted with Flat-Wound strings. loved the sound and feel instantly. Great when sliding up and down the neck, and sparing on the fingers tips !!
@sullivan3band700
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting the time and effort into making and posting this video for us to watch and listen to. ❤
@adammartin8026
4 жыл бұрын
A compressor and EQ pedal can work wonders, I exclusively use flats for a more vintagey rock tone
@tomosheffski
3 ай бұрын
been umming and ahhing all week about a new set of strings for my Ernie ball sting ray , was gonna get flats then umm ill stick with the rounds but after watching this I'm gonna give the flatwounds a go , I to have bad squeaky technique haha NIce one pal.
@TrevorBlair-cq3pk
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a set of these, hoping to have them fitted to a fender American performer p-j configuration bass three colour sunburst with black pick guard and maple neck with rosewood fretboard, can't wait to hear how it sounds.
@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using diaddario chromes on my old pre cbs 63 P , they have been in there now 13 years and sound amazing now . Doubt I’ll ever change them I pretty much use flats exclusively these days, just a bought a set for my new JMJ mustang to Never been a fan of the labellas they sound great after a few years but the fell of them in the first few years is hideous to me
@skooterbrah
3 жыл бұрын
I play punk and Ska, and flat wound strings add something different to the music. I use flat wound strings on all of my short scale bass, and about half of my long scales.
@double0nine73
2 жыл бұрын
I think the fender flats are greatly overlooked. Especially if you play a Fender bass, It makes sense that if you play a fender bass then you should probably use fender bass strings? Is that crazy or what.
@2000SkyView
Ай бұрын
How would you rate the string tension?
@Chad_Sandridge75
3 жыл бұрын
That HB is beautiful! How much does it weigh?
@PaulWilliamGibson
3 жыл бұрын
It’s 9lb, not too heavy, but I’m not sure I’d last a two hour gig with it with my dodgy shoulder
@Chad_Sandridge75
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulWilliamGibson Wow, I'm surprised! It looks like it would be light. I've had back surgery and need something under 8lbs.
@markbrown8354
3 жыл бұрын
Steve Harris of Iron Maiden plays flatwound strings.
@PaulWilliamGibson
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, fingerstyle too. Not your usual metal tone but it works!
@bazmole
4 жыл бұрын
How is the PB50 holding up and did you keep the flts on? Ive just got a PB50 and wondering about flats. Cheers. P
@PaulWilliamGibson
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Barrington Hi Paul, all good thanks! Still got the Fender flats on, they’re nicely played in now and will stay on forever, or until they break. It’s definitely a flatwound kind of bass. Have a good weekend!
@bazmole
4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulWilliamGibson thanks man. Just watched your modding vids. Seriously impressed. Ive taken off the pick guard and no holes. Off to Halfords tomorrow to get some spray paint so I can copy your white pickguard. Next stop... Amazon for a set of 45 flats. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a nice weekend too.
@ianmackenzie686
5 жыл бұрын
Ernie Ball flatwounds also good I've heard.
@jamesgibson3242
8 ай бұрын
John Deacon used flats. Also Steve Harris.
@glynnsmith4560
Жыл бұрын
flats just emphasise the fundamental note without all the overtones... sound great for chords, lots of definition.
@oldasrocks9121
Жыл бұрын
Try a pick 👍
@willscarlett1000
3 жыл бұрын
I prefeer pure nickel
@MinecraftAndIndie
4 жыл бұрын
Rotosound do great flats, rs77ld better than la Bella and thomastik
@double0nine73
2 жыл бұрын
I like the 77’s, they call them jazz bass 77’s, but They are not good for jazz or old school blues, They have a thump but it’s got more of a bite to it, it’s Good for louder and aggressive stuff. Not really good for playing “my girl” with.. ha ha
@matsgoalkeeping2448
2 жыл бұрын
@@double0nine73 I actually ordered a set of them a few days ago, im excited for them!
@double0nine73
2 жыл бұрын
@@matsgoalkeeping2448 you order the Fender flats or the 77’s? Because I actually got kind of burnt out on the 77s and decided to go with the more classic tone and got a set of Labella flats 45-105, I Did something stupid and wound the D string up too tight and it snapped..So now I’m pondering getting a set of the fender medium gauge flats
@matsgoalkeeping2448
2 жыл бұрын
@@double0nine73 77s I just got them and I absolutely love them
@double0nine73
2 жыл бұрын
@@matsgoalkeeping2448 yeah they’re pretty fierce sounding , They really make people nervous
@lorenzorovina163
3 жыл бұрын
Lady Madonna
@jonapolloapollo5770
4 жыл бұрын
I,m sorry but too much talking and I don't think you can play bass in a band
@PaulWilliamGibson
4 жыл бұрын
Jonapollo Apollo Five years in my band playing festivals, functions and bars every weekend suggests you haven’t got a clue what you’re talking about.
@jonapolloapollo5770
4 жыл бұрын
Good I,m glad I,m wrong put some vids of your band by the way its 11:25 am where I,m at what time is it their
@T3L3cast3r
4 жыл бұрын
@@jonapolloapollo5770 Always fun to see random nobodies in the comments demand things of someone who posted a video.
@matsgoalkeeping2448
2 жыл бұрын
I mean if his band plays punk and fast music then he can play bass, but melodic efficient basslines? No way, can’t even use the pinkie and says that he’s been playing bass for years, sorry. He’d be a good rhythm guitar player based of his original songs he posts.
@matsgoalkeeping2448
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonapolloapollo5770 that’s a good idea, I’d love to see some footage of him and his band.
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