Vin Venal Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 As per the title, what flats would experienced flats players recommend for a P-bass for a player who uses a decent amount of gain for a rock/punk/alternative type sound? I know flats aren't the go to for this type of sound, but I like the feel of flats and the idea of not having to change strings all the time, so I'm interested in giving them a try. Recommendations would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Dunlop flats would be my recommendation. Big fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I've only used Fender flats and they've been wonderful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Works for Steve harris I just use cheap adagio off eBay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I play in a blues/rock band - lots of Hendrix/Cream/ZZ Top etc - and TI Flats work for me. EQ is set with a clean boost and a little push from the gain. They have more bite than any other flats I have tried. They are low tension, which is a deal breaker for many, but I prefer that feel. They are also very expensive but once fitted last forever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH89 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Geek99 said: Works for Steve harris I just use cheap adagio off eBay Roto 77s then . Got a set on a Yamaha BB734 tuned BEAD . Bright for flats with a great bottom end . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 EB cobalt flats, they work for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Def look at the brighter versions as mentioned above Rotosound 77, Fender, Dunlop, EB Cobalts, TIs, worth adding in D’Addario Chromes to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, ezbass said: EB cobalt flats, they work for me. And me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Adagio or Olympia.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I’m my experience Fender make more of a thud than anything, I would avoid. Olympia are OK but I Would go Elite Detroit Flats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Paul S said: I play in a blues/rock band - lots of Hendrix/Cream/ZZ Top etc - and TI Flats work for me. EQ is set with a clean boost and a little push from the gain. They have more bite than any other flats I have tried. They are low tension, which is a deal breaker for many, but I prefer that feel. They are also very expensive but once fitted last forever. This for me in a Foo Fighters tribute too. Mids sound clear too and they last for ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Dunlops or EB Group flats for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Ernie ball cobalt flats no contest. I have a non-reverse thunderbird incoming and I have a set of the lightest ones, 40-95 ready for when it arrives. The ones on my vintage pro thunderbirds are several years old and still haven't died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Venal Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Thanks for the suggestions all. Think I'm gonna check out a set of the cobalt flats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Had great success with GHS and La Bella playing Classic Rock on a P bass, all down to how you EQ them in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 16/11/2023 at 12:55, Paddy515 said: And me And me. (Not on a P, but they're my rock band strings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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