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Topic: Flatwound strings |
David Mason
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Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 3:54 am |
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| Has anybody tried the semi-flatwound or "rollerwound" strings available from GHS and SIT? Opinions? |
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LARRY COLE
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LANCASTER, OHIO, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 1:43 pm
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I have used GHS PF500's ever since I started playing about 25 years ago. I like them because they have almost no bar noise and have a full sound. I got Greg Zimmer using them and Al Saunders used them too.
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Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12, SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60
[This message was edited by LARRY COLE on 03 June 2003 at 02:45 PM.] |
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 2:19 pm
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I use the GHS rollerwound pure nickel on PSG, non-pedal Fenders, and reso guitars. Sound great on Strat,too. Keeps it simple for me. 
You can snare a rabbit and make fishin' leader with the used ones, too. |
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Wayne Cox
From:
Chatham, Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2003 10:51 pm
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The true flatwounds sound like rubber bands when they go dead. However, I used GHS "Semi-Flats" for years,and loved them. They had plenty of bite without so much bar noise. I especially favor the Semi-Flats for use on older non-pedal steels. Many of the older pickups seem to amplify that "scratchy" sound,so the semi-flats help a lot. IMHO
~~W.C.~~ |
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Duane Reese
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Posted 18 Dec 2005 11:38 pm
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I guess I'll
BUMP
this one to the top and see if anyone else has anything to add, as I'm thinking about trying some out for a time. Is there anyone who sells a full set? |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 6:11 am
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flat wounds have short sustain. they are popular with jazz guitarist because of those fast note runs they play.
the shorter sustain allows for clarity between the notes.
yes, palm muting and pick blocking could occur, but as I understand, that is a technique more suitable for steel guitar slide.
I use half rounds sometimes on my slide guitars.
very nice. |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 6:16 am
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I like the half rounds. Harder to find for psg.
Any sources anybody? I like SIT's. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 6:41 am
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You might want to check with Frenchy. I believe he offers half-round strings for steel guitar.
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Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande
Mullen U-12, Evans FET-500, Fender Steel King
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Charlie McDonald
From:
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 7:05 am
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| Great. Thanks, Lee. |
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LARRY COLE
From:
LANCASTER, OHIO, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 8:02 am
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GHS PF500
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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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Tom Quinn
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 9:01 am
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There is a HUGE difference between true flatwounds and "semi-flat" ground - roundwounds in construction tone and availability.
True flatwounds are wrapped with a ribbon of metal, groundwounds are regular strings either rollered or gorund for smoothness. Flats sound dead from the get-go and put a huge amount of strain on a guitar neck to get them up to pitch... |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 9:15 am
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At one time Black Diamond made gold flat wound strings for acoustic guitars. These actually worked extremely well for National Reso guitars. I don't know how well they worked for dobros.
I've been in contact with the company about these strings, and they are considering makeing them available again. |
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John McGann
From:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 11:44 am
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If you want an eye/ear opener, track down a set of Pyramid Flatwounds (handmade in Germany) and try them on your 6 string- they made domestic flatwounds sound like fan belts- no lie- I am not THAT much of a gearhead, but these strings last forever and sound and feel amazing- like roundwounds with sustain, but that cool "thwonky" attack when picked, and the smooth feel of the flatwounds on your fingers with no noise is great!
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2005 7:51 pm
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| Frenchy,s new Silent Series by S.I.T. are semi-flatwound. Available in nickel or stainless. Best strings I have found and I have been doing this for 62 years. Jody. |
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