How to string round core flats?

[HaphAsSard]

For the posterity, found in another thread - the "bend before cutting, cut after the bend" official, visual tip for round-cores by DR Strings (courtesy of TB member @Pier_):

Dropbox - montaggio corde roundcore DR.JPG - Simplify your life

 

[Phaidrus]

I use Pyramid Gold flats on my main P-Bass and I don't cut the strings at all. The silked portion is fairly thin and pliable so it's easy to wind all of it on the tuner post neatly. View attachment 3784783

That headstock looks good! What gauge are these Pyramid Gold? How's the tension?

 

[Petethebassman]

That headstock looks good! What gauge are these Pyramid Gold? How's the tension?

That is the 640/1 long scale set, gauges 40-55-75-105. As for tension - they feel firm, but still have a supple feel and some flexibility.