Harley Benton flats - they're a bit good!

[Stub Mandrel]

3 hours ago, Jack said:

How are you measuring strings? Digital calipers? 

 

Yes. The are pretty accurate,  not as nice as my Mitutoyo ones.

[Audio Quack]

I'm thinking of ordering a set but have noticed a number of complaints in the Thomann reviews about rattling A strings. Anyone had experience of this? I'm wondering if this might be luck of the draw given the price and if it's worth taking a chance. Thanks.

[80Hz]

13 minutes ago, Audio Quack said:

I'm wondering if this might be luck of the draw given the price

 

I think that's true - I've had the same happen with a LaBella G string, so not just something that can afflict budget strings. Funnily enough, I just picked up a jazz bass with the HB's on, and the A string is slightly chorusy - I'd assumed this was my setup, perhaps it could be the string.

 

If you're ordering enough from Thomann to get free shipping, by all means try a set, but I wouldn't be paying 10 quid shipping on a 12 quid set of strings 🙂

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I have an old set of LaBella short flats currently on my starcaster bass where the windings on the A string feel bumpy where the other strings are smooth — I think all string manufacturers can have the occasional QC issue.

[Stub Mandrel]

This made me go and check my bass with HB flats on. Hideoeus rattling!

Then I noticed the neck relief had disappeared, so I slacked the truss rod off by 1/3 turn, all quiet now.

[Audio Quack]

Interesting, thanks. I'm currently visiting in EU and may order a set of HB flats as delivery is cheaper at €5.90