Fender 9050L

537

String Set

For Electric Bass
Stainless Steel Flatwound
Gauge 045 - 060 - 080 - 100

Available since November 2004

Item number 174714

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

String gauge 045 - 100

Material Stainless Steel

Scale Long Scale

Number of strings 4

$28

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Good strings for a "modern" flatwound tone. Not for old school thump.

TERD 02.04.2022

I believe these strings are manufactured by D'Addario but they're not the same as the D'Addario Chromes. I've never liked the Chromes, they're too stiff and metallic/bright for my taste. With this in mind I didn't really expect to like the Fender flats but I wanted to give them a chance.

I actually like them more than I expected. They certainly have a bit of initial metallic brightness but unlike the D'Addario Chromes they slowly mellow out into a nicer, warmer tone (D'Addario Chromes just go completely dead in a really bad way).

These Fender flats will never sound of feel like proper old school flats though. They are brigher, feel stiffer and are lacking the "bouncy" feel of classic flatwound strings. You will never get a Motown thump or a 60s vibe out of these strings. These Fender flats will never get that bouncy feel and thumpy tone. They will also retain a certain midrange "grind" that you won't get with old school flats. Whether this is good or bad will of course depend on what kind of tone/feel you're looking for. Just be aware that these strings will not sound of feel even remotely like old school flats. If you're looking for THAT kind of tone/vibe you will be far better off with LaBella, Pyramid, Optima or any of the other old school flats that are available.

If you're looking for a set of stiffer "modern" flats with a tone that leans a bit towards roundwounds you might like these Fenders.

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Awesome

Giannis Vidos 10.02.2020

I found my favorites strings.
Very good vintage sound
Very nice feeling on my fingers
I can play for hours without worrying about calluses and that is dope

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Super!

Lazandre 02.09.2021

I wanted flatwounds,these were in a low price,I grabbed the chance.I am very happy.Sound vintage ,what my '78 Jazz Bass needed.Both happy!

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Flatwounds with a growl

XIII 31.08.2023

These are the growliest flats I have found and I love them to bits. They feel and sound like flats but with much more presence and bark. I use them on both fretted and fretless with great pleasure.

I used to play chromes but these are so much better. Whether I slap or play with a pick I always get a full, convincing sound. Chromes lost their clarity after a few weeks/months. I have been using the 9050l for over a year and they still sound great.

They are a a tiny bit more textured than other flats which makes them less slippery but they are very slick nonetheless.

I highly recommend them!

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