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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: rickyc on January 17, 2009, 01:41:56 AM

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: rickyc on January 17, 2009, 01:41:56 AM

What brand flat wound string will fit correctly on an Alembic Essence mid-scale (32) bass?

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: spose on January 17, 2009, 06:56:39 AM

On my 32 Series One I use Thomastik-Infeld Electric Bass Nickel Flat Wound Roundcore 4 String 32 Scale, .043 - .106, JF324

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: kungfusheriff on January 17, 2009, 10:27:37 AM

Because the two-piece bridge and tailpiece assembly adds about two inches to the scale length, 34 strings will fit fine. Thomastiks have very little tension compared to other flats, but have a unique and incredible tone once they're settled in.

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: bsee on January 17, 2009, 07:47:25 PM

What tone are you looking for?  Any regular long scale string should work.  I haven't listened to the TI, though many swear by them.  
 
LaBella makes a nice string if you're looking for a very dead, traditional flat wound tone.  
 
Chromes are a great choice if you're looking for an almost-round tone with less finger noise.  That's what I use and I find them very versatile.

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: David Houck on January 18, 2009, 11:53:07 AM

Hi Rick; welcome to the board!

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: matthew90046 on January 19, 2009, 11:28:50 AM

+1 on the Chromes. I have a set of their medium scale 45-100 on my 32 Distillate and they fit perfect.  (String code - ECB81M)

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: rusty_the_scoob on January 19, 2009, 01:36:01 PM

I have the chromes on one bass, and the TI flats on another, and personally I prefer the TIs.  I've also tried Rotosounds flats, and they were very nice as well, somewhere between the two both feel-wise and tonally.  (and I'm a Roto hater, normally...)

Title: Flat Wound Strings
Post by: edwin on January 25, 2009, 05:33:54 PM

I've also been using the DR flats and they are very nice. Not quite as bright as the TIs with a little more fundamental. Not as high tension as the Chromes or La Bellas.
 
Edwin