35" scale flats?

Started by crgaston, November 12, 2008, 06:42:10 PM

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crgaston

Anybody recommend some flats for a 35 scale Alembic?  I picked up a set of Chromes (didn't have my bass with me at the time) and they are too short.  I'll use the E-G strings on my SB-2, but the low B is useless to me, since both my 5's are 35. The first person who emails me his or her address can have it.
 
 
Edited to add...
 
Oh, I see they have super-long Chromes listed on the D'Addario webpage.  I'll have to track some down.  
 
(Message edited by crgaston on November 12, 2008)

pace

Charles,
I need a set of flats for a 35 6string... so if you find some let me know!!!!

foth

I use Thomastik-Infeld jazz flats (JF365), 36 inch 5 string set on my 35 Rogue.  044-057-072-096-136
I get them from JustStrings.com

funkyjazzjunky

Somebody on another thread turned me on to Pyramid Flats.  I love them.

chuck

+ 1 for Pyramid flats.
Chuck.

mario_farufyno

Thomastik-Infeld makes Flatwound Sets for 6 stringed Bass too. I was just not shure if it fits a 35 scale, but seem it does (since Foth uses it in a 36)...
Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

LMiwa

I tried the TI Flats (JF346) on my 35 scale and the silk on the B and E strings just overlapped the nut. No surprise as they DO say 34 scale on the package. I unwound a bit of the silk and then it worked. Not pretty, but usable.
 
However, I ended up not really liking the sound on my Alembic - which of course is a totally personal preference - whereas I love them on two of my other basses.
 
(Message edited by lmiwa on November 14, 2008)

mario_farufyno

Well, sorry, this was the only 6 Flat String Bass Set that I know...
Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

neyman

DR makes a set of flats for a 5 string (DR High Beam flatwounds). Just ordered a set for my fretless 35 scale.
 
BTW, Guitar Center is having a 10% off promotion, so they're actually affordable!