Author Topic: Flat Wound Strings (Read 115 times)

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?

spose · « **Reply #1 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

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #2 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.

bsee · « **Reply #3 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.

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2009, 11:53:07 AM »

Hi Rick; welcome to the board!

matthew90046 · « **Reply #5 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)

rusty_the_scoob · « **Reply #6 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...)

edwin · « **Reply #7 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