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Flatwound
Outer wrap is a smooth ribbon instead of round wire, so fingers glide and squeak nearly disappears.
Product detailSKU #1273888005895
GHSM3050 Precision Flatwound Bass Strings Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium-gauge flatwound bass set for players who want a smooth string surface and low finger noise rather than bright roundwound bite.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who slide often and hate fret squeak
- Bassists tracking in a studio where string noise carries
- Fretless basses, where flats spare the fingerboard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing bright, aggressive roundwound attack
- Slap-heavy styles that rely on string zing
- Anyone wanting the cheapest set to restring often
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Medium gauge
More tension than light sets. Firmer under the fingers, less floppy at low tunings, needs a firmer touch.
Detail 03
Bass set
Sized for bass scale and bass tuning only. Not usable on a guitar or baritone guitar.
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$44.40 a set
Higher up-front cost than roundwounds, but flats typically stay usable far longer before you swap them.
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Smooth wrap surface
Less abrasive against frets and fingerboard than roundwound, which matters most on fretless and worn frets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is 4-string and check the set's string count
- 02Measure your scale length; long-scale sets will not fit short-scale basses
- 03Flats need heavier truss rod and action re-check after install
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will flatwounds work with my active pickups?
Yes. Flatwounds are magnetic steel like any bass string and work with active or passive pickups. The difference is in the string surface and feel, not electronics compatibility.
02Do I need a setup after switching from roundwounds?
Plan on one. Medium flats usually pull more tension than the roundwounds you removed, which shifts neck relief and can change action and intonation.
03How long do these last?
Flatwounds generally outlast roundwounds by a wide margin because there are no grooves to trap sweat and grime. Many players run one set for years.
04Will these fit a short-scale bass?
Check the packaging scale rating before buying. A long-scale set on a short-scale bass leaves winding over the nut or tuner post, which causes tuning problems.
