I would rather have these for myself than the Cobalt Flats. I actually like flats that sound like flats instead of flats that are designed to sound like rounds.
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Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwound for my 5 - 2 sets break the D string this week!
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I would rather have these for myself than the Cobalt Flats. I actually like flats that sound like flats instead of flats that are designed to sound like rounds.
I would rather have these for myself than the Cobalt Flats. I actually like flats that sound like flats instead of flats that are designed to sound like rounds.
I love the sound of Chromes. I’ll give these a try and hopefully I like them but I am not sure if I’ll ever give the Cobalts another try.
In terms of both tone and feel, these regular EB Flats are the closest thing to the Chromes. So, you will probably like them better than the Cobalts.
Besides, these regular ones don't break the way the Cobalts do.
Excellent!!!
It's a shame this happened. EB Cobalt flats are excellent strings, but now you'll never know just how good they are. BTW...they don't sound like roundwound strings as they're much better sounding than that. They're a very harmonically rich string set.
Im fairly new to bass, never changed my strings but i wanted to try some flatwounds... These have been giving me nothing but greif, ive gone through 2 packs in less than a month. The D and G string keep breaking. I just broke BOTH of them trying to get back to standard tuning from E flat, and I'm pissed. I love the way they sound/play, but i cant deal with their fragility. Will i face the same problem with other kinds of ernie ball flatwounds?
I have had Cobalt flats on My Ibanez BTB845SC for quite a while probably close to 6 Months with no Issues and I just put a set on my SRH805 today with no problem.
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I nixed Ernie Ball all together. . D'addario Chromes is where I'm at for the long haul
I thought I had found my true love 
with t these strings and then the D strings started breaking; 2 while being put on, 1 broke in the middle of the winding as I was loosening it to adjust the saddle.
I really liked the sound and LOVED the feel but I'll never buy Ernie Ball again.
with t these strings and then the D strings started breaking; 2 while being put on, 1 broke in the middle of the winding as I was loosening it to adjust the saddle.I really liked the sound and LOVED the feel but I'll never buy Ernie Ball again.
I thought I had found my true love
I really liked the sound and LOVED the feel but I'll never buy Ernie Ball again.
Sad to hear that.....
I use Cobalt flat , I only meet a rusty issue on my first pack. But never break the D string even how many time I take in/take off from my bass.
Plus some of my bassist friend following me to use Cobalt flat but still no string breaking issue.
I am still highly recommend this cobalt flat to everyone.