Strings for a 4003FL

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:04 am

Anyone know what kind of strings would be good for a 4003FL? Any help is appreciated.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:36 am

Gerald , I use flatwound Chromes on my FL & it sounds great. Good RIC tone and good mwah.

stts64 · Post by **stts64** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:36 am

I really love my LaBella flatwounds. Low tension, great feel and most of all, they still deliver that Rick tone.

stanislav · Post by **stanislav** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:07 am

I use the LaBella black tapewounds. They play easily, sound great, and match the Black Trim well.

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:22 pm

How are they on the neck? After a while would the neck get damaged and worn?

stanislav · Post by **stanislav** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:25 pm

I've only ever used the tapewounds and they are OK, flatwounds should be OK too. I've seen some neck damage from roundwounds on a fretless.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:34 pm

I second the vote for the Chromes. I use them on two of my fretted Ricks, and they are excellent strings. The price is reasonable too, compared to other brands of flats.

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:32 pm

Thanks to you guys for the help...