Anyone use flatwound strings on MFD-equiped guitars?

[fretbuzzard]

Hey all,

I've had good luck using heavy-ish flatwound strings on both strats and teles- for rock, rockabilly, surf, and twangy styles I really like the sound. I was wondering if anyone out there had tried running flatwounds on guitars with MFD pickups? Does the higher output pickup like flatwound strings?

[guitar_ed]

I can only answer the question from the perspective of a bass, an L2K, and yes, it likes flat wounds.

Not exactly what you were looking for, but I hope helpful.

edg

[sirmyghin]

Never tried it, I typically stray from flatwounds (especially on my basses) as they are too dull for my tastes.

[oneeyedog]

yes I have a set on my ASAT now, sound good to me d'addario XL chromes .010's. they also feel nice n smooth
cheers
john

[BillEvans1956]

yes I have a set on my ASAT now, sound good to me :D d'addario XL chromes .010's. they also feel nice n smooth :lol:
cheers
john

I'm with John on this one. D'Addario XL Chromes .010s on my Special Deluxe. Love the sound and the feel. Highly recommended. Bill

[jonc]

I use Half-Rounds on some of my guitars and like them very much. Some folks think it's too much of a compromise but for me it's often the best of both worlds.

[fretbuzzard]

For those of you who have tried flats on your MFD guitars: have you tried both steel flats (like chromes or la bella) and nickel flats (like Thomastik and Pyramid)? Any preference?

[oneeyedog]

only tried the chromes,quite happy to stick with them for now. I think they are a bit pricey to be experimenting all over, sadly! any ideas what G&L string as stock?
cheers
john

[Craig]

only tried the chromes,quite happy to stick with them for now. I think they are a bit pricey to be experimenting all over, sadly! any ideas what G&L string as stock?
cheers
john

See the G&L Knowledgebase, General G&L Questions sub-forum for this post: What gauge & brand of strings does G&L use on their guitars?

Hope this helps.