Flatwound Strings for Gibson EB Series Basses (Short Scale)

[dc10bass]

My 1962 EB-3 headstock repair is almost complete and I would love to hear what strings you are all using on yours.
I bought the bass with the broken headstock so I had not been playing it before.

I'm looking to use a light gauge Flatwound, with decent bend-ability. (very CREAM-esque)

By the way, "old puppy", can't thank you enough for recommending "The Lutherie Shop" in Iowa to me in a previous post!!!
They are awesome!
http://thelutherieshop.com/

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[patman]

Got a set of GHS precision flats coming in the mail for one of my Danos...I'll let you know how they are...I'm hoping for a balance between old school sound with modern flexibility.

[Dave W]

Excellent looking repair job!

I used GHS Precision Flats on my former 62 EB-0L and liked them. The short scale set only comes in 45-95.

[hieronymous]

I actually don't have an EB-3, but I have LaBella flats on most of my short-scales. Not too high tension, but not too loose either.

[Pilgrim]

I actually don't have an EB-3, but I have LaBella flats on most of my short-scales. Not too high tension, but not too loose either.

Ditto.  I normally use the Labella Deep Talkin' Flats, the 760FL-s (.43-.104) set. The next step up is the FM-S set at .49-.109, which is much too heavy for my taste.

I use the 760FS (.45-.105) set for 34" scale.

I have also used Rotosound flats and I really liked them, I just don't remember which set they were...although I think it was the 77's.

[gearHed289]

I don't have an EB bass, but I use TI Jazz Flats on my Guild JSII. They're great! Had them on a former Ric 4001V63 too.

[Aussie Mark]

On my SG RI I'm using a set of Pyramid flats that Uwe kindly mailed me.  They sound great for the Stones tribute I'm doing.

On my old EB-4L I used Dean Markley flats, which suited it nicely.

[Hornisse]

I believe my EB-3 came with GHS flats.  They sound and feel great.

[patman]

o-k I strung up a Dano with GHS precision flats short scale

Sound and play great right out of the pack-no break in needed-e string vibrates freely and naturally.

Low tension, but not too low...these will be my "go to" flats--remind me of the strings that used to come on a RIC--now if I can only get the GHS nylon tapewounds to work on my Pace Bass...

Pat

[hieronymous]

Hey, how come I'm the only one who voted in the poll? 

[SKATE RAT]

i don't use flats but i love GHS strings i use "Boomers" on all my basses except the V ('cause i got some free Blue Steel's) and i use GHS strings on my guitars as well. nice job on that headstock by the way

[uwe]

I've played and play Pyramids, Labellas, D'Addorio Chromes, TI Flats, GHS, Roto Jazz, what have you. And I honestly can't say which strings sounded and felt best. If push came to shove I'd probably say the Labellas and the TIs (but many players feel these are too soft). I think you'd be hardpressed to find a set of flatwounds these days that does not sound good on your bass.

[dc10bass]

I've played and play Pyramids, Labellas, D'Addorio Chromes, TI Flats, GHS, Roto Jazz, what have you.

I have religiously used Rotosound RS66LD strings for years... thanks to Entwistle.

Although I have played Flatwounds before, I have never bought them or had them on a bass I've owned.
...but for this short scale EB-3, I think light gauge Flatwound are the way to go.

I appreciate everyone's input so far! Thanks!

[sniper]

yer welcome DC, glad they could help.

i am using roto sound flats on my Epi mod and it seems to like them although i have a set of TI Hofner flats in a pack just in case they fart out.

just for those who mght not remember my Epi EBO = Grover tuners, 60's "fart hammer pup", T-Bird tail piece to cure the three point bridge stud problems (thanks Doc), and afore mentioned flats along with one of Ken's repopped bridge cover/hand rests and some CTS pots.

(i don't think the flats are on in this pic but it has been in the closet since i moved to Texas = working on an old Fender amp right now. my little practice amp gave out and i am selling MR. MOJO = the Peavey 30 watt Classic in my Vox case!)

insert cheap shot plug here: SOLD

[Pilgrim]

I've used Labella, Rotosound and GHS - really can't say I have been disappointed in any of them.