iconic Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='thebrig' post='1135745' date='Feb 21 2011, 04:45 PM']At great expense, I think I have tried almost every flatwound out there, and I really liked Fenders. But a couple of months ago, I put some Ernie Ball flats on, and they are fantastic to play. Twiddling the knobs on my bass gives me all the sounds I need, from deep bass, right through to slapping, if that's what you want. They are a joy to play, very easy on your fingers, and sound better as they get older, IMO.[/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) One of the things for which I'll always be grateful to this forum is the introduction to flats. Still don't use them for everything it's horses for courses for me (in fact its the sound I have spent many years avoiding). However, now converted and for playing the old soul and Motown, with the tone 3/4 rolled off on my P, I am absolutely delighted. Still use rounds on other basses for everything else but I aim for an upright sound with the flats by muting with my palm on the bridge and plucking with my thumb. Only do this for a couple of songs (Jimmy Mac for example) and use fingers for others, but what a great sound. I would love to try flats + Jazz + pick to try for a Wilton Felder sound (easy as ABC etc). Its all fun, learning and helped me appreciate many of those old bass players. For the ultimate sound its the Spencer Davis Group for me, Keep On Running and Gimme Some Lovin'. Have a listen for inspiration (and feel the hairs on the back of your neck for that Hammond sound on the second one there!). Edited March 5, 2011 by 4 Strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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