Flatwound bass strings are more popular than they have been in years. Their sound harkens back to the timeless rock, funk, and R&B recordings that helped define the role of modern bass players. More and more of those players are looking to the flatwound sound for new inspiration that’s informed by a classic aesthetic. Dunlop Flatwound Bass Strings embody that sensibility. They provide a clear, solid fundamental and superior tonal versatility. Rolling off your bass’ tone knob takes you from a modern punchy and articulate sound to that classically deep, mellow thump flatwound strings are famous for. Each set is carefully designed for lower tension and consistent string to string tone and output.
- VINTAGE WARMTH WITH A MODERN FEEL: Dunlop Flatwound Bass Strings throw down that classic mellow thump heard on classic rock, funk, and R&B recordings—with the performance and playability that today’s players crave.
- BROAD TONAL VERSATILITY: Simply rolling back your bass’ tone control takes your sound from punchy modern articulation to that classically deep, thumpy warmth.
- LIGHTER TENSION: First time using flatwounds? The lighter tension of these strings makes for an entry point for players looking to explore the groovy potential of flats.
- TONALLY BALANCED FROM STRING TO STRING: Each string is specifically designed to naturally complement the tone of the others in its set.
- VINTAGE WARMTH WITH A MODERN FEEL: Dunlop Flatwound Bass Strings throw down that classic mellow thump heard on classic rock, funk, and R&B recordings—with the performance and playability that today’s players crave.
- BROAD TONAL VERSATILITY: Simply rolling back your bass’ tone control takes your sound from punchy modern articulation to that classically deep, thumpy warmth.
- LIGHTER TENSION: First time using flatwounds? The lighter tension of these strings makes for an entry point for players looking to explore the groovy potential of flats.
- TONALLY BALANCED FROM STRING TO STRING: Each string is specifically designed to naturally complement the tone of the others in its set.