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Topic: Semi-flat or flat wound strings?
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Don McClellan
Member From: Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
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posted 13 February 2005 11:44 AM
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I just did a search for threads about flat wound strings and didn't find much information. Have any of you guys tried flat or semi-flat wound strings on PSG? Other than the difference in tone, are there any other problems using flats or semi-flats on a PSG? Thanks, Don |
LARRY COLE
Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA
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posted 13 February 2005 12:17 PM
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I have always used GHS PF-500(pink pack)(no comments from you Gary Preston). They are simi-flat wound. I like them because they have a fuller sound and less bar noise.
I have tried round wound and get too much bar noise.
My Williams U-12 had stainless on it when it was new but they felt too rubbery and they had lows and highs but not a lot of mids and low-mids.
A few other steel players I know have switched to them after trying them also. ------------------
Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12,SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60,GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM,YAMAHA L-10A ACOUSTIC,ROLAND JW-50 KEYBOARD,G&L AND BC RICH BASS'S
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John Daugherty
Member From: Rolla, Missouri, USA
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posted 13 February 2005 12:54 PM
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I tried flat wound strings on a lead guitar for about 5 minutes. That is how long it took me to decide to never use them again. They sounded dead by comparison to round wound strings.
I would not consider putting them on my steel guitar. I do like a warm sound. I like a very hi-impedance pickup (20k). I would have to speculate from my experience that the sustain would not be there, nor would the tone. |
LARRY COLE
Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA
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posted 13 February 2005 01:09 PM
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I wouldn't use them on a 6 string guitar, they need round wounds. Simi-Flat strings are different than Flat-Wound.------------------
Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12,SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60,GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM,YAMAHA L-10A ACOUSTIC,ROLAND JW-50 KEYBOARD,G&L AND BC RICH BASS'S
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Ron Randall
Member From: Dallas, Texas, USA
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posted 13 February 2005 02:49 PM
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GHS Rollerwound Pure Nickel!
I think this is the same as LArry is talking about. Very different than flatwound. They are semi-flat. The string zing is reduced. I have been using them on psg and 3 no pedal Fenders for about 3 years or so.The question was: Semi-flat or Flatwound strings? I think you will like the GHS semi-flats. Ron
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Len Amaral
Member From: Rehoboth,MA 02769
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posted 13 February 2005 03:53 PM
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I have a Gibson Byrdland guitar that sounds very nice with flatwound strings. I also had an Ibanez 335 type guitar years ago with semi
flat strings that I used with a Polytone amp. This setup had a nice vibe. |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 13 February 2005 09:31 PM
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I use nickel semi- flat wound strings. they are available at Frenchy's in Belen, NM. They are manufactured to Frenchy's specs. by SIT. They are called the Silent Series. These strings give you the brillience of a round wound string and the smooth play of a flat wound string. Jody. |
Ian Finlay
Member From: Kenton, UK
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posted 14 February 2005 01:20 AM
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I've not tried them on steel, but I really love flats on 6 string. I have them on my Tele, and my Gretsch 6120 (and all my Gibsons). My guitar guy persuaded me to put rounds on my Duo Jet (a '56 with DeArmonds) and I just don't like it. I get loads of top with flats - mind you, I play through a Bassman 4x10 which is so smooooth it's not an ear killer. I find I get the punch I want from the bottom 3 and the bright from the unwound top 2. Ian |
Michael Whitley
Member From: Oxford, Mississippi, USA
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posted 17 February 2005 07:26 AM
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I have yet to find flat wounds for PSG. I use the GHS semi-flats. I have a couple of lap steels which I've strung w/ D'Addario Chromes flatwound jazz guitar strings (the 0.013 set). I love them. One of these days I'm going to see if they have enough sizes to create a proper set for my C6 pedal steel. |
Don McClellan
Member From: Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
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posted 17 February 2005 11:18 AM
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Thanks for the replys folks. I guess my main question is, do semi-flats return to pitch as well as round wound strings on a PSG? If they do I want to try them in my B6th. Would I get the same gauges? |
LARRY COLE
Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA
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posted 22 February 2005 05:25 PM
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Just as good. GHS makes sets for both necks. ------------------
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Dustin Rigsby
Member From: Columbus, Ohio
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posted 23 February 2005 05:19 AM
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Larry,
Does it really matter if string the back neck ? I thought that was an armrest.  ------------------
D.S. Rigsby
Wilcox SD10 3&5
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LARRY COLE
Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA
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posted 23 February 2005 06:59 AM
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Only for people with long arms------------------
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