daz Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 [quote name='blackmn90' post='1002111' date='Oct 27 2010, 10:06 AM']Elites feel and sound like la bella's but cost much less. Also keep away from rotosound, they'l break your fingers[/quote] I play Rotosound flats with a pick and they feel fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I've always used Thomastik Infeld Flatwounds, I love D'addario rounds but the flats were lacking the vintage tone a lil for me. I'm no expert but TI's are pretty safe, I would go for Labella otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks for all the info folks as i said i guess it's down to personal choice and i only have experience of Laklands, looking like i'm going to try out the Labellas. cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I use TI flats on my 'P'. They're a very versatile string, given the lower tension, which is great for fingerstyle & slap. I found the JJ set too heavy for slap work. Get the action low and you get a lovely 'growl' from the TI's. It's a very personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) I'd love to buy 8 or 10 sets and have a personal trial. But bass strings are so dashed expensive. (especially flats) Edited October 28, 2010 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-COOPER Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I am currently using the Rotosound TH flats and i like them but have nothing to compare them to so judging by the feedback i think my next set will be La Bellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I like chromes on my P-Bass right now, I've used La Bellas before but they were tight as anything, thick as well. Would consider giving TI's a go in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle_of_Fifths Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 [quote name='daz' post='1002444' date='Oct 27 2010, 05:53 AM']I just put some Rotosound sm77 monel flats on my cv jazz and they sound most excellent.[/quote] I put some ROTO 77s on my Squier P and just love them. They are a smidge more tension than others, possibly, but I don't mind that if my bass-elbow doesn't get sore again. As far as breaking a neck goes - I don't see any troubles at all and I never even had to change the truss setting to keep the neck in place. Same-o, Same-o for me. That was coming off Fender 7250 NPSs that were on it. I would not use them on thru-body or acoustic basses though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' post='1002228' date='Oct 27 2010, 11:35 AM']Exactly, and I think the TIs are a fair whack more. I think its more the feel that people like to comment on with flats....and the ommph![/quote] MM20, what's the tension like on the EBs? I've got Rotoflats on my SR5 fretless and am looking for a lower tension set up. My bad - you answered my question a few posts back (should read the whole thread and stop skimming). BurritoB. Wouldn't worry too much - I wouldn't call the Roto's tension on my SR5 - 'neck breaking' just a bit higher than my personal preference. I'd personally be fine with them on a fretted but prefer something more like TI's on a Fretless. I've got a Roto 5 string set - unused/unopened if anyone wants them for say £15 (plus post). Edited October 29, 2010 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 What would you recommend for through body? I'm gonna try some Thomastik Infelds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='1009075' date='Nov 1 2010, 10:22 PM']What would you recommend for through body? I'm gonna try some Thomastik Infelds...[/quote] Thomastiks are usually thought to be safe through the body. However I have twice had an A string break at the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1009143' date='Nov 1 2010, 11:15 PM']Thomastiks are usually thought to be safe through the body. However I have twice had an A string break at the bridge.[/quote] Ooo, they ain't cheap either!! Maybe roundwounds on a Tele bass ain't so bad after all - just roll the tone switch up to 3 with the foam and its flatwoundish, I might try the TI's at a later date. Thanks for letting me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='1005134' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:18 PM']MM20, what's the tension like on the EBs? I've got Rotoflats on my SR5 fretless and am looking for a lower tension set up. My bad - you answered my question a few posts back (should read the whole thread and stop skimming). BurritoB. Wouldn't worry too much - I wouldn't call the Roto's tension on my SR5 - 'neck breaking' just a bit higher than my personal preference. I'd personally be fine with them on a fretted but prefer something more like TI's on a Fretless. I've got a Roto 5 string set - unused/unopened if anyone wants them for say £15 (plus post).[/quote] Hi! Yep, as I mentioned, it is kind of inbetween. Not tense, not too light. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I am back using Pyramid Golds as they have higher tension than TIs and feel immediately worn in and smooth. The E string is a lottery tone-wise though as I have had a couple of dead ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm_4M-nBpCE"]4 year old Chromes on a P[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYzCUk-A24o"] The best flatwound sound I have ever heard[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 another vote for Mr E Ball's Group III's, I have a set that are year old and been across and on and off 5 basses and still feel like new, and look good too....very well built and feel almost sensual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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