wateroftyne Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 As I've mentioned elsewhere, they feel similar to the La Bella's, with a bit more going on in the mids. Not zingy like Chromes - it's definitely a mids thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omikin Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sounds like a winner. Just ordered myself a set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm a big fan of Fender flats, but saying that, I like them that much I haven't actually bothered trying anything else. Think I may try a set of Status Hotwires on my Spector and see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Another vote for Laklands here. The Joe Osborn Signature Flats set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I had the "Flats Epiphany" a couple of weeks ago - LaBella FS's on my SG and every day they're just getting better and better. I only restrung the Rick with rounds just before Christmas (so it's another couple of years till they're due a change, lol) but I'm really tempted to just say s*d it and swap them out for flats. Any recommendations on flats for a 4003? I like the LaBellas but willing to experiment - sounds like Laklands have a lot of fans, but thinking Chromes might suit the Rick better? My BH500 and BC cabs have a VERY strong bottom end so I tend to EQ the bass down and the mids and highs up to compensate and I get the impression that Chromes are quite bright which could help even things out a bit. Anyone used them on a Rick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I use fender flats on my Rickenfaker. Sounds luvverly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1358868255' post='1946289'] I use fender flats on my Rickenfaker. Sounds luvverly. [/quote] Fender flats? On a Rick? Is that like, legal? Interesting idea though - I hadn't even considered Fenders. Do you use the standard gauge? (.045 - .105) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Nope the 9050MLs, 50-100, they're lovely, not too thick, but doesn't lose it on the top G. Only 18 quid a go these days as well. Quite bright, so you can slap the buggers too if you're that way inclined. Not sure if it's legal, but it's a faker so I reckon the rickenwaffe are already after me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Eighteen quid. Got to be worth a try then...ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) La Bella 760 FL's on my Rick..love it. Just the right tension and feel. They are on 3 out of my 4 basses.. seem to suit me most. I've tried a few other sets of flats trying to get it right on the Rik, TI's but they felt too low tension on the rick (fine on the jazz), the GHS precision flats were a little too muddy, then some Ghs brite flats that were neither here nor there in sound or feel, I went back to the La Bella's and they felt and sounded just right. Edited January 23, 2013 by Highfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 A couple of points on the Lakland Joe Osborn flats. First, they're designed to cope with both 34" and 35" scale basses, which I don't think is the case with the La Bella flats. That makes them particularly handy for Overwater, Mike Lull, etc. Second, depending on how you reach the relevant screen of the Lakland website, it isn't that obvious that their flats are actually Joe Osborn signature. At one point last week I thought they must have stopped doing them. I hate flobadob low B strings. I have a set of Joe Osborn medium flats on my Mike Lull and the 128-gauge low B is just fine and dandy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1358922548' post='1947032'] La Bella 760 FL's on my Rick..love it. Just the right tension and feel. They are on 3 out of my 4 basses.. seem to suit me most. I've tried a few other sets of flats trying to get it right on the Rik, TI's but they felt too low tension on the rick (fine on the jazz), the GHS precision flats were a little too muddy, then some Ghs brite flats that were neither here nor there in sound or feel, I went back to the La Bella's and they felt and sounded just right. [/quote] Good feedback, thanks. Do you use the standard gauge or have you also gone for .050s? I really like the LaBellas on the SG but was looking for something different on the Rick purely so that I get a bigger differentiation between the two basses (when they were both strung with rounds, I never played the SG on the basis that it sounded too similar to the Rick, without actually being the Rick. Flats have moved the sound completely and I so like the feel of the flats that I want them on the Rick but want something that'll be different to the SG. If any of that made any kind of sense....). I might give Fenders a go - D'addario Chromes are another one on the list to try. Thanks for the input guys Edited January 23, 2013 by Skinnyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 The la Bella's I use are FL's 43/60/82/104. The G's not too thin for me. The Fender Flats I have never tried and the Roto's not for many years now. D'addario Chromes I didn't get on with for some reason, might of been a heavy gauge I tried, they were very high tension. I'm going to try the Joe Osbournes at some point and see if they give me what the GHS Precisions haven't. Fun and games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1358951792' post='1947515'] Fun and games [/quote] Isn't it?! And I don't want to keep shelling out £30 a time to try different sets which is why I'm looking to pick others' brains! Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Hey guys, quick question... I've been using GHS Fast Fret for a while on my basses, and i think its great. I've recently put some La'Bella's on my Hofner and was wondering if i could still apply the Fast Fret? Im guessing it shouldn't be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Fast fret? yeeuck! I hate it! Coats your strings and fretboard in rubbish. Just clean your strings with lighter fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1359029259' post='1948629'] Fast fret? yeeuck! I hate it![/quote] Top Tip: Grease from a KFC is cheaper, and delicious too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359029473' post='1948634'] Top Tip: Grease from a KFC is cheaper, and delicious too! [/quote] I played flute for many years before picking up a bass and a teacher once taught me a great (if icky) tip. Moving from low C to low C# on a flute involves a slighty tricky rolling of your pinky from one key to another, but is made infinitely easier if, beforehand, you rub your pinky down the side of your nose to pick up some nice greasy lubrication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1359101760' post='1949772'] is made infinitely easier if, beforehand, you rub your pinky down the side of your nose to pick up some nice greasy lubrication [/quote] ...assuming you have a greasy nose, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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