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  1. KCLRbass

    Under Pressure (Queen & David Bowie) - Cover by KC Roberts & the Live Revolution

    My band, KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, started sessions for our new record a couple of weeks ago. We took the time to capture our version of Under Pressure, featuring our long time friend, Genevieve Marentette on vocals. This song means a lot to us. I hope you enjoy it. Fun facts: -...
  2. Fender American Original 60’s Precision Bass

    Fender American Original 60’s Precision Bass

    Selling my like new 2019 fender American original 60’s precision bass in lake Placid blue. Just got this bass in a trade it was purchased over a month ago from Sweetwater sound. Bass is strung up with flats and plays and sounds beautifully. This bass is in mint condition almost no playing time...
    • Strings: 4
    • Seabassman84
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    • 4 string 60’s bass 4-string fender fender american original 60's precision bass. fender bass flats precision bass vintage
    • Category: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  3. Seabassman84

    SOLD Fender American Original 60’s Precision Bass

    Selling my like new 2019 fender American original 60’s precision bass in lake Placid blue. Just got this bass in a trade it was purchased over a month ago from Sweetwater sound. Bass is strung up with flats and plays and sounds beautifully. This bass is in mint condition almost no playing time...
    • Seabassman84
    • Thread
    • 4 string 60’s bass 4-string fender fender american original 60's precision bass. fender bass flats precision bass vintage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  4. Fuzzface90

    La Bella Flatwound Setup on J Bass

    Hi everyone, I have a set of .109s (telephone lines :)) la Bella flats on a classic series ‘60s jazz bass. Awhile back I had a tech do a set up for me with these strings and I guess the flats intimidated him as he had never put them on a bass before. He called me at one point scared about the...
  5. MoeTown1986

    NBD! 62 Reissue P!

    Just came in today. Scored this off of reverb. 2006-2007 CIJ PB62. I threw it on the bench and put CTS pots, switchcraft jack, orange cap, shielded everything, Fender Vintage bridge, tort guard, and tug bar. Came with Fender Flats, but I restrung it with TI’s. Can’t wait to gig her this weekend.
    • MoeTown1986
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    • 1962 62 precision cij fender fender japan flats precision tort
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  6. 4StringDave

    Flats - Do I need to man-up?

    Bit of background - I play in a Country Rock band, a 60s band, and a Blues Rock band. All fairly traditional stuff, with not an ounce of slapping in sight, fingerstyle (and palm mute) only..! I normally play a Fender Jazz with old D'Addario nickel rounds on it (45-105), either both pickups or...
  7. roller

    La Bella Deep Talkin' Bass

    Holy cow, folks... just strung my Valenti 5-string with a set of La Bella Deep Talkin' Bass flats... light gauge (.43, .60, .82, .104, .128)... and wowzers, these things are simply incredible! It's been a while since I've used flats... why the heck did I wait so long? Superb sound + great...
    • roller
    • Thread
    • 5-string deep talkin flats flatwound la bella labella new strings
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  8. D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound Short Scale

    D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound Short Scale

    I installed these on my short scale Mustang bass and played one two hour orchestra rehearsal. These were a bit brighter than I had expected. Shipped CONUS 2-3 Day Priority Mail or Delivered in the Portland, OR metro area.
  9. JC Nelson

    SOLD D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound Short Scale

    I installed these on my short scale Mustang bass and played one two hour orchestra rehearsal. These were a bit brighter than I had expected. Shipped CONUS 2-3 Day Priority Mail or Delivered in the Portland, OR metro area.
  10. AntiTreble

    Kubicki and La Bella Flats - Scale Length Issue

    I recently re-strung my '92 Kubicki with La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats with .45-.105's in Standard/Long Scale length. The advertised scale length (at JustStrings) is 37 inches, however, per La Bella, the Long Scale E string is actually 36.75 inches. What difference does a 1/4-inch make? I'm glad...
  11. Labella 6 string XL flats- extra long- new in package

    Labella 6 string XL flats- extra long- new in package

    I purchased this set last week from another TB member for $35. I was so excited to find a set of Labella Flats for my 6 String that I cut open the package before realizing they are XLs and are too long for my 34" scale bass. Get these brand new strings for $25, half the cost of retail. Shipped...
  12. JC Nelson

    SOLD Labella 6 string XL flats- extra long- new in package

    I purchased this set last week from another TB member for $35. I was so excited to find a set of Labella Flats for my 6 String that I cut open the package before realizing they are XLs and are too long for my 34" scale bass. Get these brand new strings for $25, half the cost of retail. Shipped...
  13. Used String Stash!!

    Used String Stash!!

    Hey all, I’m clearing out some unused stuff at home, figured I’d sell my used string stash. This is an accumulation of a bunch of different sets of used strings (rounds and flats) I had saved over the last couple of years. I’m counting around ~20 sets in total here. Some strings are barely...
  14. Dub56

    SOLD Used String Stash!!

    Hey all, I’m clearing out some unused stuff at home, figured I’d sell my used string stash. This is an accumulation of a bunch of different sets of used strings (rounds and flats) I had saved over the last couple of years. I’m counting around ~20 sets in total here. Some strings are barely...
  15. miles'tone

    TI Jazz Flats and punk with a pick..

    Hey guys. I've got creaky hand issues and want to go low tension to help ease things. I like the idea of the TIs and the need never to change them, but how do they fare played pick style with drive and other effects? Anyone got any experience or sound samples of them being used for...
  16. sninja

    TI Jazz Flats SLAP TONE on Ash + Maple Jazz Bass

    I have an Atelier Z Beta 4 JB-style instrument, ash body + maple on maple fingerboard. It also has 3-band eq which is quite powerful. Currently strung with half-dud XL`s. I wanted to try Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats, basically I liked fingerstyle tone of this a lot but I am also slapping quite...
    • sninja
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    • ash bass flats jazz jazz bass jazz flats maple slap tone ti tone
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  17. Clark W

    My 1st set of flats, ever.... aka Why didn't I do this sooner?

    Got my first set of flats, ever, today, but first a little background on what I have been using. I started learning to play bass around age 11, way back in 1977. All I have ever used on a regular basis has been Ernie Ball Slinky (nickel wound) sets with a set of GHS Boomers thrown in there a...
    • Clark W
    • Thread
    • cort d'addario chromes epiphone ernie ball flats ghs ibanez rounds
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  18. theevilplankton

    Rickenbacker 4003s - New Band - Flats Or Rounds?

    Had my 4003S set up a few months ago, but recut, etc., and been using D'addario NYXL 45-100 since. I'm pretty much a pick player. Recently joined a new band - one set 80s pop (Thompson Twins and so on), one set 80s funk/disco (Narada Michael Walden and so on). Found the current strings a bit...
  19. SlapPopBass

    Late 70s disco sound w/ flats

    Looking for some opinions on which sets of flatwounds to choose. I'm throwing them onto a 2 band eq Stingray, and trying to emulate that mid-rangey late 70s disco bass sound. To be more specific I'm not looking for the James Jamerson thump, but something a bit more punchy, less thuddy, and...
  20. Warpeg

    Hard Rock vs. Flats

    Background: My main player is a Fender AVRI '63 P-bass that I've kept rounds on since I got it 4-5 years ago. In fact, I've used rounds about 95% of the time since I started playing 25+ years ago. I generally play all sorts of genres at home, but mainly Hard Rock (eg. Foo Fighters, Tool, etc.)...
    • Warpeg
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    • flats hard hard rock rock vs vs.
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  21. Jamerson’s & Rounds

    Jamerson’s & Rounds

    3 sets of strings, 2 with frayed silks, all broken in and cut for a P-Bass, all include shipping CONUS. TI Jazz flats, ***SOLD*** LaBella Jamerson flats, $20 GHS Bass Boomer heavy set rounds 50-115, $12 Ernie Ball Slinky nickel rounds 50-105, $10 $35 for remaining 3 sets if sold together
  22. Bruiser Stone

    No longer available Jamerson’s & Rounds

    3 sets of strings, 2 with frayed silks, all broken in and cut for a P-Bass, all include shipping CONUS. TI Jazz flats, ***SOLD*** LaBella Jamerson flats, $20 GHS Bass Boomer heavy set rounds 50-115, $12 Ernie Ball Slinky nickel rounds 50-105, $10 $35 for remaining 3 sets if sold together
  23. TI flats 5 String

    TI flats 5 String

    I used them for about 2 weeks, I liked them, but chromes feel better to me. Cut 4-1 super long, 4 winds per post. $65 shipped
  24. onda'bass

    SOLD TI flats 5 String

    I used them for about 2 weeks, I liked them, but chromes feel better to me. Cut 4-1 super long, 4 winds per post. $65 shipped
  25. V

    Can anyone tell what’s wrong with the E string?

    Hey guys, This is a relatively new (that’s what I was told) set of Labella medium flats (0.49 G string) that came with bass I just bought... They sound pretty good except for the E string which sounds “dead” or “muddy” as compared to the other three... if you look at the E string in the picture...
    • vgbassman
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    • 760fm e string flat wound flats labella string
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  26. Jim Ingraham

    Are ther 2 kinds of TI Jazz Flats?

    So, earlier this month I picked up a set of JF324's for my new (to me) Mustang and absolutely loved the tone and tension. I think I paid around 70 bucks or so shipped. I liked them so much I decided to get some for my P which is currently wearing Chromes. A google search took me to Amazon where...
  27. Darth_Linux

    Help IDing these flats

    Ok TB, I couldn’t find the guide to ID these flats. If someone could point me in the right direction I’d be grateful. Thanks!
  28. M

    Has anyone tried the heavier gauges of Pyramid flats?

    As I remember it, the Pyramid flats were only available in one gauge for the short scale and one for long scale. Both were pretty light. Now, for long scale, I see a 45-105 set and a 50-110 set that I didn't know existed. Has anyone tried these? Can you comment on the differences compared to the...
    • matante
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    • 640/1 640/a 640/b flats gold pyramid
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  29. W

    Setup of flats

    Do you set the action, so you get string buzz when digging in hard, when using flats, or are you happy this type of strings usually delivers little to no buzz/clank?
  30. Dr. Cheese

    Just what I thought: Rounds versus Flats on Fretless

    This guy is far better than me, and he confirms what I thought. Playing finger style, flats and rounds sound nearly the same on fretless. Rounds, however, do sound far better slapped on fretless than flats.
  31. Jimbowhit7

    String Noise Question (Fender Flats)

    So today I took my bass to my local Guitar Center so the tech could file down the nut grooves a bit - there were some serious intonation issues on the first few frets. That problem seems to be fixed, but now my A string makes this weird buzzy, almost hollow noise when I play it open. If I gently...
  32. ecadad

    Hofner Ignition Violin Bass- string length? (And La Bella Breakage?)

    Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused as to what strings would be appropriate for a Hofner Ignition Violin Bass, length/scale wise. I know that it's a short scale bass, and I ordered a set of La Bella Deep Talkin' "Beatle Bass" flats, but as soon as I had them on my bass the E string snapped at the...
    • ecadad
    • Thread
    • beatles flat wound flats ignition la bella length string string length violin violin bass
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  33. C

    Flats Decision for a Precision...

    Hello all, Looking for some insight on which set of flats to use on my P. Ideally, I want to find the best overall combination of tone, tension, and texture. I own these sets already, just haven't installed them yet. Thanks!
  34. bassrique

    BEAD or 5 string?

    I've spent most if my bass hours on 5ers, though my formative years (11-19) were on a 4 string. I have "come home" recently to four strings and I love it. The sleekness and simplicity of one less string to mute has been enjoyable to say the least, but I miss my low notes. The BEAD offers the...
  35. RudyTardy

    Switched To Flats - Buzz on D & G from 7th to 16th

    I have a brand new Custom Shop fretted P bass, which was playing very well with the stock strings (Fender 7250 .45-105). I prefer the sound of flats on a precision so I ordered a pair of Labella 760FL (43-104). The new strings play and feel great with a light touch all across the neck...
  36. GHS Precision flats light-short scale

    GHS Precision flats light-short scale

    Ok so this is the second time I’ve done this ugh! I just received these from our trusty talkbass online store and unfortunately I ordered short scale by mistake. All I did was open the E and realized I made a mistake. Oh well, it happens, so they’re up for grabs. $25 shipped within CONUS Thanks
  37. FishDub

    SOLD GHS Precision flats light-short scale

    Ok so this is the second time I’ve done this ugh! I just received these from our trusty talkbass online store and unfortunately I ordered short scale by mistake. All I did was open the E and realized I made a mistake. Oh well, it happens, so they’re up for grabs. $25 shipped within CONUS Thanks
  38. GSR200B_bassist

    Recommended flatwounds?

    Hi guys. Looking to buy some flatwounds for the first time. Generally stick with medium-gauge roundwounds but looking to try something else. Don't have a huge budget and looking for flats to suit 50s/60s/70s soul, jazz, blues etc.. Any recommendations would be great, thanks in advance.
  39. Biker Joe

    Mustang and P Bass Question (Flats or Rounds on which?)

    So I have had a PBass for a while that I've always strung with rounds and am about to pull the trigger on an old Mustang Bass. I'd like to have one guitar with flats and the other with rounds but am not sure which to do what with. The classic PBass flat sound is great, but I know a lot of...
  40. Dingo

    Best Short Scale Flats for the Mix

    Hi, I havn't been able to find a thread about short scale flats for the mix (drum/guitars), so I'm firing this up as I really want to get wiser from your experiences! There are threads about long scale flats / mix, but I'm not sure it translates into short scale flats. When I say mix, I'm...
    • Dingo
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    • flats flatwound mix short scale talman
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
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