I can get a set of D'Addario Chromes fairly easily here in Ireland. Without the €15.00 post and packaging charges that Thomann apply! I play mainly Country with an Irish flavour, so would these strings give me the Country/Upright Bass sounds that I hope to achieve. The bass is strung with the roundwounds that were fitted in the factory. To my ears, they sound a bit 'zippy' and are hard on my fingers. I use a home made foam damper at the bridge to reduce the zippiness.
I asked a similar question several months ago.. The many responses only showed that most available flatwound string sets have their adherents, all of which showed that flats will work on a P-Bass, but I ended up confused by the responses and did nothing about changing from the rounds.
Thanks in advance guyys.
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Flats on a Precision is THE original electric bass guitar sound. It appears on more recordings than anyone on this forum could shake a stick at - even the grumpiest, old farts.
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Still expensive really, but I have got over 5 years out of a set.
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La Bella Deep Talkin' Bass 45-105.
Precision + La bella strings + foam mute
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Nearly there!
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I wonder whether I might like rounds for more rocky stuff, but I try not to overthink it on bass...
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Do shop around for prices - they vary a great deal.
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