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Re: [SurfGuitar101] flatwounds

Leslie Fradkin (trackbytrack) - 07 Sep 2004 13:02:16

"I'm reading here that they're the only string that has enough tone to
play through a reverb tank? "
No, just if you want Dick Dale's tone...
Les
On Monday, September 6, 2004, at 05:48 PM, bigtwangguy wrote:
> Boy, the things you learn in places like this. I always thought that
> flatwounds had a dull tone to them and their only purpose was to
> eliminate that screech noise when sliding your hand on the neck.
> Isn't that why some jazz players use them? I'm reading here that
> they're the only string that has enough tone to play through a
> reverb tank? I never woulda thunk it. Looks like I gotta try 'em.
> Please don't tell me that I also have to raise my action an inch and
> a half off the neck though...ouch, pass the ice bucket please!
> Dan
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