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jrbrown
Junior
Username: jrbrown

Post Number: 19
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 3:15 pm:   Edit Post

Does anyone use flatwound strings on their Alembic bass? If so, what are the best brands
to use? Any and all advice is welcome.
rami
Advanced Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 235
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 4:16 pm:   Edit Post

D'Addario Chromes!
valvil
Moderator
Username: valvil

Post Number: 224
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 4:59 pm:   Edit Post

Thomastik-Infeld jazz flats. Carol Kaye calls 'em the Rolls Royce of strings & I totally agree; I use them on all my Alembics.

Valentino
wayne
Member
Username: wayne

Post Number: 77
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 8:09 pm:   Edit Post

for 4-string - the Chromes with the Jazz Flats a really close second (can't go wrong with either).

for 5-string - Jazz flats. The B-string on the Chromes is worthless.

C-Ya.........wayne
rami
Advanced Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 236
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post

I also use Labella "Deep Talkin' Bass" nylon tapewounds on my custom 6. Those strings really sing - very mellow and sweet.

Rami
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 681
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post

I had the d' Addario chromes on my former Jazz-bass and using them only in big-band conditions. I liked them. OTOH there is not much to get over here, so I can't really say I CHOOSE them.

Paul the bad one.

Hi Brother Rami: you mean the fretless twin??? I think those "Labella's" are also used on the Rob Allen guitars. See www.roballenguitars.com
I LIKE THEM (yes Paul TGO ...again ...they too!!!!)
adriaan
Junior
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 50
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 3:25 am:   Edit Post

TI Jazz Flats all the way.

And stay away from K*n Sm*th Slickwounds: utterly unplayable.
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 684
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

Hey Adriaan,

I guess you buy your TI's in Holland? Or at a net-store? Can you help me. I really want to try those TI's and I don't get a hell of a choice in this "apenland".
Please e-mail me. I would e-mail you but I'm not "in place" where I can use normal e-mail connection to SEND. I can receive however. You'll find my e-mail on my profile.
Thanks for info!

Paul the bad one

PS: You cab even call I guess because I see my mobile is there too!
dela217
Advanced Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 205
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 7:03 am:   Edit Post

I like the D'Addario Chromes, but once in a while I get a set with strange overtones that makes the instrument sound out of tune.

I do like the TI's too, they are just different. I find them more midrangey and work better with my series II. I also like the low tension of this string.
adriaan
Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 51
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 2:35 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Paul,

You've got mail!
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 686
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 3:17 pm:   Edit Post

huh-huh
and in the end we meet in a park between the flowers and your bass called Kimberley is pulling your sleeves when we ...

na-aaaaaaaaaaah
adriaan
Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 52
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 4:00 pm:   Edit Post

Let's meet at the top of the Empire State Building. And don't forget to bring the Kinder surprise - it's a miniature bass rig! Goes wonderfully well with the purple cows fom Switzerland, only the brown notes keep woofing up after an hour or so.

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