Flatwound strings for a electroacoustic bass?


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Posted 5/11/2011 10:48 AM
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Hi everybody!

First, let me apologize for my poor english. I am from Barcelona (Spain) and this is not my mother tongue.

I have recently bought a Fender electroacoustic bass, the Kingman SCE.






In their webpage, Fendes states that the strings that comes with it are the D'Addario® EXP™ PBB170, (.045-.100 Calibres).

I've been checking your offer of strings for electroacoustic bass guitars and the only choice is Phosphor/Bronze.

Since I love the touch (and tone, cleanliness, long life, ...) of flatwound steel strings, I always use this kind in my electric (fretted) bass. And I wonder if I could do the same with my brand new electroacoustic bass, replacing their original strings for a new set of flatwounds.

But I am hesitating, since I really do not know if, maybe, the increased tension could damage the top (or the bridge) in the instrument.

So, my question would be: May I put flats (safely) in my acoustic bass or should I resign myself to use only Phosphor/bronze strings?

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Greetings.



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