Calling on bass players - need a recommendation for flat wounds.

[MichaelW]

In a good way, it should just take the edge off. Sean Hurley uses vaseline on new flats:

Sean Hurley on Instagram: "PSA regarding the “Vaseline Treatment” I do on a new set of Flat Wounds. After I string the bass, I coat the strings to take the zing off. Some folks like that zing but I prefer the sound of a broken in flat. Here’s a side

2,022 likes, 130 comments - seanehurleyJuly 12, 2021 on : "PSA regarding the “Vaseline Treatment” I do on a new set of Flat Wounds. After I string the bass, I coat the strings to take the zing..."

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Dang, now I want a Mustang bass....that looks so comfy and cute....the J Bass is making me stttrreeeetttccch......

 

[andare]

Dang, now I want a Mustang bass....that looks so comfy and cute....the J Bass is making me stttrreeeetttccch......

I can recommend the Squier Mini Precision but that's 28.6 inch scale. Mine sounds and plays really good and it was only the equivalent of $130 + Chromes. The perfect back up bass as well.

 

[MichaelW]

I can recommend the Squier Mini Precision but that's 28.6 inch scale. Mine sounds and plays really good and it was only the equivalent of $130 + Chromes. The perfect back up bass as well.

The Squier Jaguar bass looks pretty cool too! It's not a true short scale but "medium" 32".

 

[MichaelW]

The Squier Jaguar bass looks pretty cool too! It's not a true short scale but "medium" 32".

But....I am NOT NOT NOT going down this rabbit hole......2 basses is enough for a hack......heh (Keep saying it Mike, keep saying it.......)

 

[Coda]

Where this thread started: flatwound recommendations

Where this thread ended: Swing ‘66 (the complete opposite of flatwounds)…

 

[MichaelW]

Where this thread started: flatwound recommendations

Where this thread ended: Swing ‘66 (the complete opposite of flatwounds)…

You've just described the mind of Mike Wong........