Author Topic: 35" scale flats? (Read 142 times)

crgaston · « **on:** November 12, 2008, 06:42:10 PM »

Anybody recommend some flats for a 35 scale Alembic? I picked up a set of Chromes (didn't have my bass with me at the time) and they are too short. I'll use the E-G strings on my SB-2, but the low B is useless to me, since both my 5's are 35. The first person who emails me his or her address can have it.

Edited to add...

Oh, I see they have super-long Chromes listed on the D'Addario webpage. I'll have to track some down.

(Message edited by crgaston on November 12, 2008)

pace · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2008, 08:03:57 PM »

Charles,
I need a set of flats for a 35 6string... so if you find some let me know!!!!

foth · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2008, 01:42:35 AM »

I use Thomastik-Infeld jazz flats (JF365), 36 inch 5 string set on my 35 Rogue. 044-057-072-096-136
I get them from JustStrings.com

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:11:45 AM »

Somebody on another thread turned me on to Pyramid Flats. I love them.

chuck · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2008, 06:04:31 AM »

+ 1 for Pyramid flats.
Chuck.

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2008, 07:34:08 AM »

Thomastik-Infeld makes Flatwound Sets for 6 stringed Bass too. I was just not shure if it fits a 35 scale, but seem it does (since Foth uses it in a 36)...

LMiwa · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2008, 09:37:47 AM »

I tried the TI Flats (JF346) on my 35 scale and the silk on the B and E strings just overlapped the nut. No surprise as they DO say 34 scale on the package. I unwound a bit of the silk and then it worked. Not pretty, but usable.

However, I ended up not really liking the sound on my Alembic - which of course is a totally personal preference - whereas I love them on two of my other basses.

(Message edited by lmiwa on November 14, 2008)

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2008, 11:29:43 AM »

Well, sorry, this was the only 6 Flat String Bass Set that I know...

neyman · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2008, 11:50:12 AM »

DR makes a set of flats for a 5 string (DR High Beam flatwounds). Just ordered a set for my fretless 35 scale.

BTW, Guitar Center is having a 10% off promotion, so they're actually affordable!