Members besamicool Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 has anybody heard of using flatwound strings on an acoustic bass (not a stand up bass)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 First of all: WELCOME TO THIS FORUM !!! As an answer to your question, someone here (Thrashjazz if I remember well) uses flatwounds on his acoustic bass guitar and loves the sound he gets. Personnally, I prefer the sound of acoustic bass strings (like acoustic guitar strings, but for bass) on acoustic bass guitars, but flats are useable... My guess, though, is that the sound of an acoustic bass should bass less loud with flats, but Thrash-man should be able to confirm that speculation of mine... I'm going to buy an acoustic shortly, what do you have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greenshag Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 welcome to the forum, and one question for you... is that supposed to be besamicool or besa mi culo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basshunter Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 I once threw some flats on my Martin when changing strings just for the hell of it. They were only on for 30 minutes or so but I didn't like the sound as much as with regular acoustic bass guitar strings. Lost some definition. oh, welcome to the forum!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Welcome! I'm watching theis too, just currious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by basshunter I once threw some flats on my Martin when changing strings just for the hell of it. They were only on for 30 minutes or so but I didn't like the sound as much as with regular acoustic bass guitar strings. Lost some definition. oh, welcome to the forum!!!! Lucky guy with a Martin... If only I had the 2000$ Awww... I'm gonna get something nice in my price range anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrash Jazz Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Unknown First of all: WELCOME TO THIS FORUM !!! As an answer to your question, someone here (Thrashjazz if I remember well) uses flatwounds on his acoustic bass guitar and loves the sound he gets. Thanks for the shout out Welcome besa... Actually I use tapewounds. They feel very smooth and they sound A LOT better than phosphor bronze strings IMO. Gives it a kind of classical guitar feel and tone. I don't think regular flats would work too well, especially if you play it unplugged... they are strongest in the lows and that's where most ABG's are pretty weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basshunter Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Unknown Lucky guy with a Martin... If only I had the 2000$ Awww... I'm gonna get something nice in my price range anyways... I was crazy...what can I say? Nice bass though... Hey, I just remembered that I forgot to look up the answer to your Ampeg question last week...I'll try to remember to look it up tonight!!! Sorry bro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 What type / brand tapewounds TJ? Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Thrash Jazz Thanks for the shout out Welcome besa... Actually I use tapewounds. They feel very smooth and they sound A LOT better than phosphor bronze strings IMO. Gives it a kind of classical guitar feel and tone. I don't think regular flats would work too well, especially if you play it unplugged... they are strongest in the lows and that's where most ABG's are pretty weak. And tapewounds... do you keep definition and loudness with these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrash Jazz Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 I have Fender tapes on it now... I didn't choose Fenders for any reason in particular, it's just that they were the only brand the store had. I'm pretty happy with them and would buy them again, though. IMO the tapewounds were louder than the phosphor bronzes for sure. They aren't as bright and "zingy", but they do have a good top end. They have a less abrasive sound, but still with plenty of definition. Also, your hands won't get that nasty coppery smell from playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Unknown Lucky guy with a Martin... If only I had the 2000$ Awww... I'm gonna get something nice in my price range anyways... Luck had nothing to do with it. He robbed the 2 local liquor stores religously until he had the funds to get it. Don't sit back waiting on the lotto to get what you want, get out there and make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by lug Luck had nothing to do with it. He robbed the 2 local liquor stores religously until he had the funds to get it. Don't sit back waiting on the lotto to get what you want, get out there and make it happen! Yeah, as long as it's not the liquor store in Your neighbor hood, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by bassman1956 Yeah, as long as it's not the liquor store in Your neighbor hood, right? Have you seen my equipment collection? Trust me, all the liquor stores in my area are tapped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrash Jazz Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by lug Have you seen my equipment collection? Trust me, all the liquor stores in my area are tapped out. I'd be afraid to try and rob a liquor store in Texas, what with all the heavy artillery they probably have in there just waiting for someone to try it... Much easier for Lug though... all he has to do is say "hand over the cash or I'll PLAY MY BASS AT YOU!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members besamicool Posted May 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 thanx for the input ........are tapes different than flatwounds.........and yes green shag u got me figgered out......u musa be an italiano...........noone is in my tree...........i mean it must be high although Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greenshag Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by besamicool thanx for the input ........are tapes different than flatwounds.........and yes green shag u got me figgered out......u musa be an italiano........... nah, half mexican gringo combo...#9 on the combo menu.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Unknown Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by basshunter Hey, I just remembered that I forgot to look up the answer to your Ampeg question last week...I'll try to remember to look it up tonight!!! Sorry bro... Hey, don't worry about it... In fact, it was an ad I saw, the guy was asking 200$ for a B15N Cabinet... I e-mailed him... It was the amp I think, and got sold right away... I was a day late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrash Jazz Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by besamicool thanx for the input ........are tapes different than flatwounds.........and yes green shag u got me figgered out......u musa be an italiano........... Tapes are basically flatwounds wrapped in nylon tape. You can tell them from other strings easily because they are a different colour, usually black as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members F-holes Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 I have D'Addario 1/2 Rounds on my Tacoma Thunderchief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by The Unknown Lucky guy with a Martin... If only I had the 2000$ Awww... I'm gonna get something nice in my price range anyways... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by Thrash Jazz Much easier for Lug though... all he has to do is say "hand over the cash or I'll PLAY MY BASS AT YOU!!!" Ok, consider your ass sigged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 19, 2005 Members Share Posted May 19, 2005 I personally use Martin acoustic strings on my ABG, but that is mainly because they are cheap, but they also feel and sound nice IMHO. I would like to try some Elixers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrash Jazz Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 Ok, consider your ass sigged. Yay! I knew I would be sigged one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by The Unknown Lucky guy with a Martin... If only I had the 2000$ Awww... I'm gonna get something nice in my price range anyways... Originally posted by el_duderino676 +1 Which is exactly how I wound up with the MK5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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