mcnach Posted May 18 Posted May 18 I had a 4-string set for a while that I bought to try, as they're just around £10-12, or £15 for a 5-string set. I finally put them on a bass and I'm really liking their sound. I almost never like a set of flats on day 1, but these are nice. That's all, public service announcement over. 7 Quote
Hellzero Posted May 18 Posted May 18 In fact, they sound like the Thomastik JF, without the high price tag and their super smooth touch, and with more tension, of course. 1 Quote
ghostwheel Posted May 18 Posted May 18 13 minutes ago, Hellzero said: In fact, they sound like the Thomastik JF, without the high price tag and their super smooth touch, and with more tension, of course. That's interesting. My impression was that they were very similar to La Bella 760xx. 2 Quote
BlueMoon Posted May 19 Posted May 19 Call me a convert. I bought a 4 string set to try out and was quite impressed. Well worth the price and compare favourably with some name-brand alternatives that cost 3-4 times as much. 2 1 Quote
mcnach Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 15 hours ago, Hellzero said: In fact, they sound like the Thomastik JF, without the high price tag and their super smooth touch, and with more tension, of course. I don't find them similar to TI Jazz Flats, I feel these have a deeper bottom and lower mids. If I were going to compare them with anything it would be GHS flats. Regardless, they're pretty nice and they cover quite a range of sounds using the passive tone control, at least while fresh. Quote
mcnach Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 2 hours ago, BlueMoon said: Call me a convert. I bought a 4 string set to try out and was quite impressed. Well worth the price and compare favourably with some name-brand alternatives that cost 3-4 times as much. I got a set months ago as I was mildly curious and needed to add a few £ to get free delivery, but I didn't have the right opportunity to try them until yesterday. I just wish I had bought a 5 string set instead, as that's what I play most. 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted May 19 Posted May 19 3 hours ago, mcnach said: I don't find them similar to TI Jazz Flats, I feel these have a deeper bottom and lower mids. If I were going to compare them with anything it would be GHS flats. Regardless, they're pretty nice and they cover quite a range of sounds using the passive tone control, at least while fresh. Wait a bit until they settle in, and you'll like them even more. Amazing strings for that price tag. 1 1 Quote
mcnach Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 4 hours ago, Hellzero said: Wait a bit until they settle in, and you'll like them even more. Amazing strings for that price tag. Quote
Linus27 Posted May 19 Posted May 19 I wonder who manufacturers them for Harley Benton. I might try a set for curosity. Quote
Geek99 Posted May 19 Posted May 19 They do them on 5 string? Colour me interested … my sire v7 is a bit bright though otherwise very jazz bass. Maybe it needs flats … 1 Quote
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