Which tone do you prefer more? I bought Sadowsky Blue Label Flatwound Strings 45-65-85-105 about 2 years ago. It was my first set of the flats, so I decided to get 45-105 gauge because it’s my favorite. However, I didn’t know that flats have higher tension than rounds. I liked their sound but used them very rarely due to the tension. So, around 6 months ago I bought Thomastik Jazz Flats 344 43-56-70-100. Now, I’m in heaven! They are so easy and inspiring to play. But apart from the “touch”, I put together how they sound side by side. Although, the Sadowsky flats are older, they were actually used less than Thomastiks in 6 months. I play Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay ash+maple from 2000. Flat EQ. Straight into Focusrite interface. Same groove. P.S. The Sadowsky flatwound strings are made by Labella, but I’ve read they are not the same as Sadowsky flats are more modern.
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