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crgaston
Senior Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 494
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 6:42 pm:   Edit Post

Anybody recommend some flats for a 35" scale Alembic? I picked up a set of Chromes (didn't have my bass with me at the time) and they are too short. I'll use the E-G strings on my SB-2, but the low B is useless to me, since both my 5's are 35". The first person who emails me his or her address can have it.


Edited to add...

Oh, I see they have super-long Chromes listed on the D'Addario webpage. I'll have to track some down.

(Message edited by crgaston on November 12, 2008)
pace
Advanced Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 388
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

Charles,
I need a set of flats for a 35" 6string... so if you find some let me know!!!!
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth

Post Number: 186
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 1:42 am:   Edit Post

I use Thomastik-Infeld jazz flats (JF365), 36 inch 5 string set on my 35" Rogue. 044-057-072-096-136
I get them from JustStrings.com
funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 260
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 6:11 am:   Edit Post

Somebody on another thread turned me on to Pyramid Flats. I love them.
chuck
Advanced Member
Username: chuck

Post Number: 232
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 6:04 am:   Edit Post

+ 1 for Pyramid flats.
Chuck.
mario_farufyno
New
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 10
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 7:34 am:   Edit Post

Thomastik-Infeld makes Flatwound Sets for 6 stringed Bass too. I was just not shure if it fits a 35" scale, but seem it does (since Foth uses it in a 36")...
lmiwa
Intermediate Member
Username: lmiwa

Post Number: 101
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 9:37 am:   Edit Post

I tried the TI Flats (JF346) on my 35" scale and the silk on the B and E strings just overlapped the nut. No surprise as they DO say 34" scale on the package. I unwound a bit of the silk and then it worked. Not pretty, but usable.

However, I ended up not really liking the sound on my Alembic - which of course is a totally personal preference - whereas I love them on two of my other basses.

(Message edited by lmiwa on November 14, 2008)
mario_farufyno
Junior
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 12
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

Well, sorry, this was the only 6 Flat String Bass Set that I know...
neyman
Member
Username: neyman

Post Number: 72
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post

DR makes a set of flats for a 5 string (DR High Beam flatwounds). Just ordered a set for my fretless 35" scale.

BTW, Guitar Center is having a 10% off promotion, so they're actually affordable!

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