{"id":261,"date":"2018-12-16T18:52:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T02:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassguitarshack.com\/?p=261"},"modified":"2021-09-13T17:57:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T00:57:35","slug":"flatwound-string-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassguitarshack.com\/flatwound-string-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Flatwound String Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are so many Although the basic design for flats is largely the same across brands and models, there are several small differences in the construction of the string that can have a large impact on the tone and feel of each I’ve listed some of the top (Note: We make a small commission on any of the affiliate links in this article. They don\u2019t cost you anything, but they help us keep this site running, so thanks in advance if you choose to purchase anything through those links!<\/em>) Carbon steel hex core with polished stainless steel wrap.
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Chromes to me have a slightly grippy feel and are a little oily at first. The oily feel goes away with time, and the strings have less tension than most other flats, although still more than any other
Chromes are quite bright and clanky at first, almost like half-rounds. But after a few months, they will settle in and start to thump more as any good flat should. I did notice that after several months of regular playing, the E string seemed to deaden a little more than the other strings. Overall, very good strings for a decent value. To me, Chromes sound best on a Jazz Bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n