D'Addario Electric Bass Chromes Flat Wound Soft Long, .045 - .100, ECB81star rating 5M.J.January 5, 2010I have been strictly a roundwound player for years, but got involved in a Soul/R&B band and wanted to try flats on for size. They are a moderately high tension, which some may not like. Also, these are definitely not traditional flats. You can easily get traditional tones out of them though. However, they have lots of clarity for a flatwound string and pull off a decent slap tone if needed (doesn't sound like rounds, but not as dead-sounding as most flats when slapped). I think they are very versatile flats, they can do old-school Motown, but they can do quite a bit more as well. They might be the perfect string for the roundwound player that wants to give flats a try. Just remember to give them about 2-3 weeks of regular playing to break them in, they are a bit bright out of the package. But, once broken in, they are thumpy and smooth with nice, clear highs.
D'Addario Electric Bass Chromes Flat Wound Soft Long, .045 - .100, ECB81star rating 5BaileyJanuary 3, 2010Great strings with a big fat,warm tone perfect for the R&B I play. If you are looking to go with flats, these are highly recommended.
D'Addario Electric Bass Chromes Flat Wound Soft Long, .045 - .100, ECB81star rating 5Kim SturdyOctober 15, 2009SOFT TOUCH, MELLOW TONE, EASY TO PLAY.