Roundwounds or FLatwounds on MM/Duo/Stang?

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:37 pm

Just curious as to what others used. I've always used RW but was thinking to switch it up. Advice?

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:12 pm

Advice: Give it a shot.

Worst comes to worse, you replace 'em with rounds. No big deal.

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:42 pm

I used half-rounds on my mustang for a while. it sounded pretty cool. it gives the mustang a warmer sound which can be cool because usually mustangs are kind of thin.

honeyiscool · Post by **honeyiscool** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:56 pm

I'm lately floating on pure nickel rounds. I don't have an opinion yet. I will soon.

Rox · Post by **Rox** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:47 am

I'm a fan of flats . Changes the tone of the guitars some though. Some like it , some don't .

gypsyseven · Post by **gypsyseven** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:04 am

It's worth a try!

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:36 am

Thanks, think I will give it a try... funny I never thought to do this before in nearly 20 years of playing.

black6host · Post by **black6host** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:27 pm

singlepickup24 wrote:Thanks, think I will give it a try... funny I never thought to do this before in nearly 20 years of playing.

Would you mind posting your thoughts afterwards? Thanks!

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:29 pm

Sure... once I get around to it

UlricvonCatalyst · Post by **UlricvonCatalyst** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:30 pm

And inasmuch as there's ever any concensus on these things, Thomastik Infelds(sp?) seem to be the clear winners, followed closely by Pyramid Golds.

black6host · Post by **black6host** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:51 am

singlepickup24 wrote:Sure... once I get around to it

Well, maybe I'll get it around to it first

Of course, I majored in procrastination so on second thought

weeping_moon · Post by **weeping_moon** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:27 pm

i use only roundwounds! flatwounds doesnt have the extra tones. if youre intreasted in playing the shadows & jazzy things flatwounds are for you. if you play rock, solos, metal, pop, blues then use roundwounds.

i also have been going from thinner strings to thicker.