Hi all.
Here's the question. Some say Flat wounds on a 325-58, and some say Round wounds.
I'm currently using D'Addario Round 12's on mine and they feel and sound great.
What would the difference be with flats?
Pete
Flats or Rounds?
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Pete: If you like the early Beatles' sound then flatwounds would be closer to the recordings on the first two albums than roundwounds. Less harsh on the E, A and D strings, but with more of a "thwap" (sorry to be so technical) than a twang.
Then again, when everyone is cranked at 11 the difference is not nearly so evident.
The flatwounds have a richness and warmth through the tube amplifiers that I don't consider is possible with wound strings in general. There is more sustain with the rounds, at least from my perspective, however, a compression/sustain effect corrects for this reasonable well.
I consider flats are more comfortable than rounds.
Then again, when everyone is cranked at 11 the difference is not nearly so evident.
The flatwounds have a richness and warmth through the tube amplifiers that I don't consider is possible with wound strings in general. There is more sustain with the rounds, at least from my perspective, however, a compression/sustain effect corrects for this reasonable well.
I consider flats are more comfortable than rounds.
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And easier on the fingers too.
It took me awhile to adapt to them, but I'm hooked now. I wouldn't even consider using rounds on my Rics (or Gretsches) anymore.
I like to describe the sound as 'warm and spanky'. Alot of people say that they're dull, lifeless and muddy-sounding.
Well, just put that little .0047 cap in there to bleed off some lows - crank up the treble on your amp - and you're there.
Beatles all the way.
It took me awhile to adapt to them, but I'm hooked now. I wouldn't even consider using rounds on my Rics (or Gretsches) anymore.
I like to describe the sound as 'warm and spanky'. Alot of people say that they're dull, lifeless and muddy-sounding.
Well, just put that little .0047 cap in there to bleed off some lows - crank up the treble on your amp - and you're there.
Beatles all the way.
Pete, about your question:
I'd suggest you to try first with a Pyramid Gold set (0.13 - 0.52). These, I think, are the best flat wound strings money can buy.
There is also a set of interesting flat strings made by Rotosound: the Top Tape RS 200 (0.12 - 0.52). As you can read on the label: "Orchestral and Jazz Strings Ltd., his first company, arrived in 1959 and was followed by producing bass and guitar Strings for Vox and Burns, which included a range of strings for the Shadows. Many other groups and solo artists of this time were using these strings and thois formed the basis from which to launch the Rotosund brand in 1964."
And if you'd like to try round wound strings, I'd try to get a set of Pyramid Maximum Perfomance (0.12 - 0.54). Why? Because these strings are about one third lower tension than other strings of the same gauge. In my opinion, great sound and nice touch.
All the best, Marcelo.
I'd suggest you to try first with a Pyramid Gold set (0.13 - 0.52). These, I think, are the best flat wound strings money can buy.
There is also a set of interesting flat strings made by Rotosound: the Top Tape RS 200 (0.12 - 0.52). As you can read on the label: "Orchestral and Jazz Strings Ltd., his first company, arrived in 1959 and was followed by producing bass and guitar Strings for Vox and Burns, which included a range of strings for the Shadows. Many other groups and solo artists of this time were using these strings and thois formed the basis from which to launch the Rotosund brand in 1964."
And if you'd like to try round wound strings, I'd try to get a set of Pyramid Maximum Perfomance (0.12 - 0.54). Why? Because these strings are about one third lower tension than other strings of the same gauge. In my opinion, great sound and nice touch.
All the best, Marcelo.