jar546 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I originally put flatwounds on to help me get that old 70's tube sound and it worked. I even liked the feel of the smooth strings. I did not realize just how much more tension it causes on the bass and makes it harder to depress to stay away from the buzzing sound. I recently removed them since I have the Sansamp BDI and WOW what a difference. The strings seem so easy to play now. It was like the tension from the flatwounds worked as a muscle builder and my playing has improved now that I am back to "normal" strings. Just thought I would share this small bit of info. I just bought some Fender 7250's for when the original strings I put back on wear out. "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know" by Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Will- Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 If you like the feel and sound of the flats and want the low tension I'd highly recommend TI Jazz Flats. They are a little pricey but well worth it in my opinion. Music has no boundaries. It is yours to discover, to enjoy, to draw from and to pass on to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I second the motion for TI Jazz Flats. Meanwhile, if you have some used flatwound strings, I'm sure you can sell them. For sale or trade: broken-in flatwound bass strings. Suitable for (insert the brand of your bass here). Perfect for that old-school sound. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABGBrian Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I third the TI Jazz Flats recommendation. They sound like rounds and they feel like rounds. I've fooled lots of people with them. I think you'll be pleasantly suprised. Official Website BandcampFacebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar546 Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Three people all agree on TI Jazz Flats. I will have to pick up a set just to try them out. I still need to improve on my playing skills so I can finish my collection. I only have one Bass, a Fender American P-Bass (Highway One Sunburst) My dream is to own a matching Fender Jazz and a: Stingray 5 Then I will be done. First I need to deserve them by continuing to practice. You can have the best equipment in the world and still suck. "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know" by Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ....so I can finish my collection......Then I will be done...... I hate to burst your bubble. You will never be done wanting more gear. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar546 Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Jeremy C said: I hate to burst your bubble. You will never be done wanting more gear. OH NO! Is this like a curse? Maybe it is the musicians form of addiction. I was not talking about amps & pedals, only guitars. I just talked to a kid in the music store near me and he is in his early 20's and has 9 1/2 guitars. I did not feel like asking what the 1/2 was. "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know" by Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ....so I can finish my collection......Then I will be done...... I hate to burst your bubble. You will never be done wanting more gear. Not true!!! As soon as I get another fretless and one of them there Epifani UL-902C and maybe a really nice DI and a couple of those Bergantino powered cabs, I'm done! Oh yeah, can't have a powered cab without a really nice preamp. And I definitely should consider a new upright. Then again, I was reading the tread about Max's set up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 OH NO! Is this like a curse? Maybe it is the musician's form of addiction? Yes, it is - except that most of the cursing comes from your significant other... Let me add a recommendation for TI Jazz Flats. The shiznit, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 BTW, I have the jazz flats on my fretless and they absolutely rule. Thanks for the suggestion, Jeremy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 My dream is to own a matching Fender Jazz and a: Stingray 5 Then I will be done. Ho Ho Ho, Ha Ha Ha, You will be done? I don't think so Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Then I will be done. I tried the TI Jazz Flats on my Fender J based on the recommendations from this forum. I absolutely love them. . Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What type of flats did you have on your bass..The Jamerson set of Labellas .52 -.73 .95 and .108 are brutal on bass necks but if you drop down to the Labella LAB_760FL light flats .43 .60 .82 and .104 - they work real well...different from the TI's Maybe you need to experiment with a few differnt sets before saying good bye to flats..they do sound great... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Tyrant Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Your collection will be done... ...that is until you play a Lakland or a Roscoe or a Dingwall or a Modulus or a Sadowsky or an F Bass or... I think you get the idea. I also love my TI flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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