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Stoffel
06-28-2006, 04:47 AM
I'm looking for some flatwound (or maybe half wound) strings for a 5-string bass but in jazz tuning, so E-A-D-G-C istead of the low B... But when I asked at my local music store for it (6-string flatwound package) they said that they aren't made or something... So do you guys know where I can get some?
Phalanx
06-28-2006, 05:21 AM
most people buy 6 string sets and throw or keep the B string because 5 string E-C sets are quite uncommon
Stoffel
06-28-2006, 07:10 AM
Hmm yes I heard about that, but my music stores also haven't got 6 string packages...
ThisIsTheLongestNameInTheWorld
06-28-2006, 07:14 AM
Order them online.
EADG
06-28-2006, 01:06 PM
Try www.juststrings.com, if it's not on there, I'm sure they don't exist.


By the way, it's tenor tuning, not jazz tuning.
EADG
06-28-2006, 01:11 PM
Rotosound 6 string black flatwounds:
http://store.juststrings.net/rts-rs886ld.html


La Bella 6 string black tape wounds:
http://store.juststrings.net/lab-760n6.html
Stoffel
06-28-2006, 03:29 PM
whoo, thanks! That really helps, I think my store sells Rotosound so maybe they can order 'm!
Just one more question, that (nylon) tapewound, does that mean they give a softer signal to the pickups (as in less metal? Don't know much about it)?

edit: Does tru-bass mean it can only be used on a string-tru bass?
The Forgotten Bassist
06-28-2006, 04:38 PM
Daddario Flatwound strings rock, I use them on my fretless and wouldn't anything else
Killer Fridge
06-28-2006, 04:41 PM
edit: Does tru-bass mean it can only be used on a string-tru bass?

I think you may have gotten your wires crossed! Im not sure what tru-bass strings, but as far as I know there arent any strings made specifically for string - thru basses :thumb:
EADG
07-02-2006, 01:59 PM
whoo, thanks! That really helps, I think my store sells Rotosound so maybe they can order 'm!
Just one more question, that (nylon) tapewound, does that mean they give a softer signal to the pickups (as in less metal? Don't know much about it)?

edit: Does tru-bass mean it can only be used on a string-tru bass?

It might be easier to order them yourself, I think shipping in the states and Canada is about $7 on that site.

I think tru-bass just means they are bassier sounding strings. I don't think it has anything to do with how you string it.
WhoDidTheElf
07-02-2006, 02:02 PM
Idk if Fender makes a 6 string flat wound set, but Fender flats are the best I've ever played.