Dec 25, 2024 · I have a Fender American Pro 2. It’s ready for a string change. I was given a recommendation of a friend who’s a very established bassist to make the change to flat …

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?

Mar 1, 2005 · Can you mention any artists that uses flatwound strings? Did Jaco use flats? Jaco used Rotosound roundwounds. Off the top of my head, some flat users are Steve Harris, Joe …

Feb 26, 2009 · Why this hasn't been done before baffles me. How many times have you played a bass in a store or borrowed a buddies bass and was curious of what kind of strings are on that …

Mar 24, 2014 · Feel free to add correction and Information of the bassist's Strings and Gauges. Please use this format, If you can please give me the type of strings as well …

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. …

Jun 21, 2008 · You're right in that most flatwound strings are stainless steel. There are some brands of flatwounds, such as D'Addario Chromes for example, that are stainless steel wound …

Jul 17, 2011 · I've had Cobalt flats (40-95) on my MIA P since 2018. They still sound awesome. I've tried all kinds of bass strings, and the Cobalt is my favorite flatwound string.

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 …

Jan 30, 2005 · does anyone here play (or has played) a mm stingray with flatwound strings? i've always been curious about how that would sound, but unfortunately money gets in my way. I …