using flatwounds
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JacksonMIA
Lemur-buckerologist
Re: using flatwounds
I've never used them. I'm curious to hear this, too.
I've never used them. I'm curious to hear this, too.
rinse_master
Member
Re: using flatwounds
I put a set on my Ibanez 7 String once, I didn't tweak the truss rod at all (probably should have done, but I didn't), but they were nice to play on, no finger noise, really smooth.
I put a set on my Ibanez 7 String once, I didn't tweak the truss rod at all (probably should have done, but I didn't), but they were nice to play on, no finger noise, really smooth.
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Dangerine49
New member
Re: using flatwounds
I use D'Addario Chrome flatwounds on my electrics and Half Flats on my acoustics. I hate the feel of round wounds and string noise. I went on to D'Addario's website, and there is no significant difference in tension between rounds and flats from what I saw.
I use D'Addario Chrome flatwounds on my electrics and Half Flats on my acoustics. I hate the feel of round wounds and string noise. I went on to D'Addario's website, and there is no significant difference in tension between rounds and flats from what I saw.
Woodcutter
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Re: using flatwounds
do you have to have any work done on the nut for flat wound strings
do you have to have any work done on the nut for flat wound strings
sooperunkn
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Re: using flatwounds
I use the D'Addario Chromes too and the are much smoother. You can do those great 20 fret bass slides with them!! Bending is the biggest disadvantage... it's much tougher to do... at least it feels that way to me. I use them on my Jazzmaster because I wanted a "less-bright" tone and they do deliver the warmth. I really do love the sound of them but it is much tougher to rip a lead. As far as tension goes I'm not really sure... when these go I am going to try round wounds and see if there is a big difference in setup issues. I'm sure I'll know right away... that Jazzmaster floating trem is sensitive!!!
I use the D'Addario Chromes too and the are much smoother. You can do those great 20 fret bass slides with them!! Bending is the biggest disadvantage... it's much tougher to do... at least it feels that way to me. I use them on my Jazzmaster because I wanted a "less-bright" tone and they do deliver the warmth. I really do love the sound of them but it is much tougher to rip a lead. As far as tension goes I'm not really sure... when these go I am going to try round wounds and see if there is a big difference in setup issues. I'm sure I'll know right away... that Jazzmaster floating trem is sensitive!!!
