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Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: rushfan on October 13, 2008, 02:33:02 PM

Title: Roundwound vs flatwound
Post by: rushfan on October 13, 2008, 02:33:02 PM

hey guys, whats your opinion on each of these kind of strings. also, which do you think is better?
i use roundwounds

Title: Roundwound vs flatwound
Post by: flaxattack on October 13, 2008, 11:10:38 PM

there are several threads all over the site on this subject

Title: Roundwound vs flatwound
Post by: 3rd_ray on October 14, 2008, 06:51:46 AM

Joshua, try using the search tool. Search for flatwound or roundwound and I'm sure you'll get plenty of hits.  
 
http://alembic.com/cgi-bin/alembic-club/search.cgi
 
Mike

Title: Roundwound vs flatwound
Post by: bsee on October 14, 2008, 09:36:12 AM

Do a search or two and you'll find several such threads.  To summarize, both are used, both are important, and neither is objectively better except in relation to your tonal goal and personal preference.  You'll also read that there are a variety of compromises with compressed wounds, oval outer wraps and stainless flats that have a roundish tone.  If you're looking for a recommended string, you'll find a lot of those as well.  If you describe what tone and feel you're hoping to achieve, you should get a good recommendation or two.
 
-bob