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    Flatwound Strings

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Update on my olympia flats

    i depped with a 60's Band on friday night and used my 70's Vintera Jazz Bass strung with the olympia Flats

    absoloutly no problem they sounded great for this Genre of music and felt comfortable to play all night

    far less tension than the La Bellas ive used in the past.

    so for me a bargain . il leave them on and monitor there performance.

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    Flatwound Strings

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Yea Flats are an investment i rarely change them , they seem to imrove and mellow out over time and use.

    the only time i usualy put a new set on is when i buy a instrument and change the strings before doing a set up

    this is the case with the olympias, i have just bought a Vintera Jazz   strung with roundwounds and want to try it  with flats

    i have 3 fender p basses 2 strung with Thomastiks a 51 jap re issue and 62 mex re issue and the other a 57 classic ressiue with a set of Maruszcyk flats

    they all sound good to me and are comfortable playing wise , The Thomastiks are lower tension , the Marusczyks are slightly tighter but not as high tension as the La Bellas.will be intersting to see where the olympias sit in comparison.

     

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    Flatwound Strings

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by jay bass
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    Yea i have tried and used most brands of flats over the years , la Bella Thomastik , Ernie ball Rotosound , D addario , Fender etc

    i recently tried Maruszczyk Flats which are good value at £26 from Bass direct . just thought id try these , and see if they match up to any of the strings ive used previously. il let you know my findings when ive tried them

    regards

    Jay

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    Flatwound Strings

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by jay bass
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    Anyone looking for a reasonable priced set of flats try these they are less than  half the price of the usual brands i use

    i have tried just about every brand of Flats over the years and decided to try these Olympia Flats

    i made a offer On ebay they cost me £13, il give a review when i have fitted them and tried them out

    heres a link

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332486029353?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

     

    regards

    Jay

    Chowny CHB-1

    in Introductions

    Posted

    Hi Paul Welcome to Basschat

    great bass , A real bargain at that price

    i have the same Bass finished in white , i put thomastik flats on it

    i have gigged with it on many occassions over

    the last 5 years

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    Drummer wanted for 70's Glam rock Band Cambs, Beds, Northants.

    in Other Musicians

    Posted

    Looking For a drummer to complete the line up of a new Glam rock Band
    4 piece including Drums , based in and around cambs area
    Lead vocal/ guitar Lead Guitar/keys / bv Bass Guitar /bv all in place
    2 or 3 gigs per month Clubs and functions , dates booked for 2022
    must be prepared to learn the songs properly . not looking for any deps or drummers with other musical commitments. Think Slade T Rex Bowie Sweet Mud etc etc.
    send me a pm for more info.

    Expierenced Mature bass Player available - Cambs/ Beds / Northants

    in Bassists Available

    Posted

    Experienced mature Bass guitarist available
    top quality pro gear, and transport.
    very commited to anything i do ,i will strive to play the bass parts as close to the originals as possible. reliable . available to dep if required ,
    but idealy looking for a permanent semi pro position .
    not into anything too heavy , would prefer 50's 60's 70's ,Glam , Tribute , pop ,soul , motown ,Disco country etc
    Based in cambs but will travel to surrounding areas.

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    WITHDRAWN

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    These are great basses, with a very wide tone pallet , very well built with good quality hardware and great looks.

    fully adjustable bridge And nut.

    i strung mine with thomastik short scale flats  JF324 which fit perfectly.

    if you need a case the hofner verythin case is a perfect fit.

    if i didnt already have one i would snap this up, its a absolute bargain!

     

    GLWTS  Jay

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    Plectrum types

    in Theory and Technique

    Posted

    What gauge size of plectrums are  you using

    i find the large triangular picks better for more involved or faster bass lines

    but im having trouble finding any on line, they all seem to be the standard size

    anyone know of a supplier

    Regards

    Jay

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    Flats on a Jazz?

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

    Try Maruszcyk F4 flats    45/65/85/105

    they are lower tension than the la bellas but higher tension than the thomastiks

    they sit somwhere in the middle.

    but do sound brighter than la bellas or thomastiks available from bass direct £22 a set

    well worth a punt.

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    MARUSZCZYK Flatwound Strings

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I have a 57 re issue precision strung with la Bellas 52 /110  hi tension

    a standard mex precision strung with Thomastik 43/100 low tension

    both are fine for me , i love the la bellas &  thomastiks, but they are expensive.

    i would say The marusczyk flats are  somewhere in between the two  for tension.

    and sound pretty good to me , i havent used them live yet as only had them a couple of days

    well worth a try at thier price point.

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