stingraybassman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 After reading many a thread of flats vs rounds I decided I would stick some (chromes) on my 63 RI P and see what all the commotion is about. Completely blown away, the tightness of the low end and overall smoothness has me converted. Can still get plenty of bite with a pick. I'll try to get some clips up at some point. Was wondering if anyone has experience of flats on a Stingray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yes! It sounds fantastic. Less rasp more thump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Didn`t Bernard Edwards of Chic use flats on a `Ray? If so, that`s as good a recommendation as anyone can make for the flats/`Ray combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1392658200' post='2371189'] Didn`t Bernard Edwards of Chic use flats on a `Ray? If so, that`s as good a recommendation as anyone can make for the flats/`Ray combination. [/quote] He certainly did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I may be mistaken, but did not Mr Cliff Williams' Stingray go thus accoutred at one time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have flats on my Ray. Sometimes too clanky with rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 So which flats have you used and what size. Thinking of putting them on my MM SUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 [quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1392661367' post='2371275'] So which flats have you used and what size. Thinking of putting them on my MM SUB [/quote] I had an unused set of Roto 77's 45-105..lying around so stuck them on there, they are a bit high tension for my liking, but sound pretty good. I have my stock Fender 45-100 steel flats here as well, which I think will go back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 does sound good on a ray, some d'addario chromes will sort you out, my favourite flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I bought a Stingray in 1978 and it came with factory fitted flatwounds so Uncle Leo must have thought they suited. Perhaps Ernie Ball flats would be contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Is there difference in tension between the D Addario Chromes and the EB flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 [quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1392665126' post='2371361'] Is there difference in tension between the D Addario Chromes and the EB flats? [/quote] With EB Flats, the higher the Group number, the lower the tension. IIIs are about normal flats tension for me (eg a little bit more tense than standard gauge round wounds). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1392671336' post='2371517'] With EB Flats, the higher the Group number, the lower the tension. IIIs are about normal flats tension for me (eg a little bit more tense than standard gauge round wounds). [/quote] So would the Chromes have a higher tension than the EBs? Secondly if I wanted an EB with a similar tension to standard round wounds would that be a II guage? I ask this because I have had problems with my MM SUB strings (in another post). I think that the string tension has been too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 [quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1392713725' post='2371792'] So would the Chromes have a higher tension than the EBs? Secondly if I wanted an EB with a similar tension to standard round wounds would that be a II guage? I ask this because I have had problems with my MM SUB strings (in another post). I think that the string tension has been too high. [/quote] Strings of any kind are a personal choice, higher string tension or compliance doesn't really suggest how good or bad a string will play or sound as that's a very subjective thing. If you are wondering about string tension d'addario do publish their tensions on line, and give different values for different things of the same string. Very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 [quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1392713725' post='2371792'] So would the Chromes have a higher tension than the EBs? Secondly if I wanted an EB with a similar tension to standard round wounds would that be a II guage? I ask this because I have had problems with my MM SUB strings (in another post). I think that the string tension has been too high. [/quote] I haven't tried Chromes but I think the EB strings are superb and suprisingly low priced. You get the zing for the first few months (although not as zingy as nickel rounds) but then they turn much more thumpy, warm and subdued in the highs. The Group III's are lower tension than the Group II's. You may find the Group III's are still fairly tense compared to rounds of a similar gauge, (they aren't as flexible) but the III's would be the best starting point. But, you could try Group IV's! Even lower tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingraybassman Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks for all the advice folks. Gonna order some chromes for the ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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