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rickyc
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Username: rickyc

Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 1:41 am:   Edit Post

What brand flat wound string will fit correctly on an Alembic Essence mid-scale (32") bass?
spose
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Username: spose

Post Number: 232
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 6:56 am:   Edit Post

On my 32" Series One I use Thomastik-Infeld Electric Bass Nickel Flat Wound Roundcore 4 String 32" Scale, .043 - .106, JF324
kungfusheriff
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Username: kungfusheriff

Post Number: 784
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10:27 am:   Edit Post

Because the two-piece bridge and tailpiece assembly adds about two inches to the scale length, 34" strings will fit fine. Thomastiks have very little tension compared to other flats, but have a unique and incredible tone once they're settled in.
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 2141
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 7:47 pm:   Edit Post

What tone are you looking for? Any regular long scale string should work. I haven't listened to the TI, though many swear by them.

LaBella makes a nice string if you're looking for a very dead, traditional flat wound tone.

Chromes are a great choice if you're looking for an almost-round tone with less finger noise. That's what I use and I find them very versatile.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7371
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 11:53 am:   Edit Post

Hi Rick; welcome to the board!
matthew90046
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Username: matthew90046

Post Number: 57
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2009 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post

+1 on the Chromes. I have a set of their medium scale 45-100 on my 32" Distillate and they fit perfect. (String code - ECB81M)
rusty_the_scoob
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Username: rusty_the_scoob

Post Number: 19
Registered: 6-2008
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2009 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

I have the chromes on one bass, and the TI flats on another, and personally I prefer the TIs. I've also tried Rotosounds flats, and they were very nice as well, somewhere between the two both feel-wise and tonally. (and I'm a Roto hater, normally...)
edwin
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Username: edwin

Post Number: 387
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 5:33 pm:   Edit Post

I've also been using the DR flats and they are very nice. Not quite as bright as the TIs with a little more fundamental. Not as high tension as the Chromes or La Bellas.

Edwin

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