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My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:47 pm

I'm talking bass here of course. Anybody like flats? I'm really digging the super fast and super mellow sound jazzy sound, I think I actually play better on these flats, but the sound and feel is so different it is like playing a whole new instrument.

Also wondering about half rounds.

by **ThrobbyRobby** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:34 pm

I used flat wounds once, I loved the feel but couldn't live with the reduced tone.

by **mickeymix** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:18 am

+1 on what Robby said.

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:28 am

I see. But I've got a humbucker the size of Texas and a big fat bridge. There is some loss of high end though, and they do sound flatter, but super smooth.

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:30 am

I'll definately try the half rounds next, if these ever wear out.

by **samiller** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:19 pm

I have always used flats... dunno why.. I've played other basses with rounds and just didnt care for em..

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:09 pm

Well that explains your big round sound. You always sound great to me.

by **samiller** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:55 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:Well that explains your big round sound. You always sound great to me.

Thanks for the compliment..

look forward to collabing with you again soon!

I have to admit though, the flats aren't much for getting that cool "funk" sound that Josh and Robby have... and they aren't very good for slap bass either.. although I guess a good bass player could prolly get them to do just fine.. me?.. not so much.. hahaha

by **Wedgebill** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:00 pm

You need a funking good slapping Stu, I'll have a word with your missus about it

by **Sandman** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:27 pm

I'm a fan of the flats. But I as well think certain styles need the brighter sound of the rounds on bass.

Anybody use flats on their guitar?

I have 2 guitars that I always use flats on, the Jaguar came with these lighter gauge flats that I can't find anywhere (fender brand 11's). I have to piece those together as the 3rd string is too heavy on most sets. I absolutely love 'em.

I also use flats on a Gretsch holler body. I use 12's on there, here again the 3rd string I usually buy lighter singles.

Plus the flats last 50 times longer.

Yay flats!

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:45 pm

Slap + flats is a definate no no.

by **samiller** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:26 pm

flats for guitar?? really? hummm.. I will have to look into that Sandman... I didnt know they made them... thanks for the heads up!

by **samiller** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:27 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:Slap + flats is a definate no no.

I can't even do slap on rounds.. so I guess its just as well.. :lol:

by **samiller** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:29 pm

Wedgebill wrote:You need a funking good slapping Stu, I'll have a word with your missus about it

Promise??!

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