What flatwound string do you use/prefer?

[life_with_a_song]

Originally Posted by TommyD

I bought a set of famous, "best-in-the-world" Hannabachs for my nylon guitar. As my sainted mother used to say, "mBeh!"
Tommy/

. . .speaking of Hannabachs--it is well-known that they are one of the highest-tension strings on the market. Thicker trebles--even in their low-tension set, and, yes, I agree with your sainted mother--"mBeh!"

Of course (as a disclaimer), someone else will love them, YMMV, etc. That's fine.

[jazzuki]

Played D'Addario for years and I mean years! Tried all similar types but always back to D'Adds.They retain their brightness and playability and are good value.Bought some last week @£8 deld.Thought a good price for a quality product.

[peejay]

I changed the round wounds on my Godin Kingpin for D'A 12-52 Chromes when I bought it and it improved the amplified tone a lot. Put on a set of 13-56 yesterday and it's even better.

[Jim Soloway]

Originally Posted by JonnyPac

I'm using round-wound these days. I like GHS... I'm going to try GHS bright flats 11's. Might be Goldilocks.

I just posted a mini-review of the GHS Brite Flats. I tried them this weekend and ended up ordering a case this morning.

[victory12]

Originally Posted by M-ster

I answered D'Addarios, 'cause that's what I'm currently using; but I want to try some of the TI's, since y'all rave about them so much!

I've used both D'Addarios and TIs most of the time, but a friend whose opinion I value highly has just raved to me about Pyramids. So even though they're 25 buck at just strings, I'm gonna give them a try.

[oldskoolchop]

i play dr, i chose them because i have used the same selection of dr's for years on my 2 solid-bodies that i play mainly for rock, they stay in tune take alot of abuse and last a while, not to mention gave me a sound i liked, so when i was looking for a set of flats to put on my semi, i stayed with dr, and just have not been disappointed enough to want to try something else, some would say i didn't know no better cause i aint shopped around, but dr has always done me good over the years as a brand and they are not overly expensive

[mr. beaumont]

I didn't even know DR made flats!

I used DR's exclusively back in the day when I used round wound strings and played rock-ish music...had really good luck with them..I might have to check out their flatter offerings...

[kawa]

Legend | DR Strings

[oldskoolchop]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

I didn't even know DR made flats!

I used DR's exclusively back in the day when I used round wound strings and played rock-ish music...had really good luck with them..I might have to check out their flatter offerings...

this is where i got mine

DR Strings Legend Medium Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings: Shop Accessories & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

[rNeil]

But then, I like the dark sounds of the late-40's/50's club-style ... sort of similar to Oscar Moore, and also played by the man I worked for in his music store, who'd been a jazzer afore getting married back about the early 50's. Incredible player.

When I first put the 'chromes on, I was disappointed, it was such a DARK sound, and they felt almost sticky. Played them for a bit, put it down ... came back the next day, the uber-darkness wasn't as bad, and after playing a while, they lost the 'sticky' feel and became very smooth to slide up and down ... and moved into a great blend of dark/bright for my taste, guitar, and little amp/speaker.

Neil

[backliner]

I like Pyramids when I can find them. I think they're slightly brighter than T.I. "Swings," which are cheaper anyways.

Not every guitar I've had can withstand flatwounds and not get muddy in the bass when I'm trying to get the trebles fluffy.

My Gretsch with single coils does well with flatwounds.