[CAUT] flatwound bass strings

[Bob Hull]

But if stiffness made it possible to use thinner core would that be a benefit and the purpose?  The last set of Arledge I out on are flat. Who else makes flat wound?
Bob Hull 

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On May 12, 2012, at 9:37 AM, Ron Nossaman <rnossaman at cox.net> wrote:

> On 5/12/2012 9:20 AM, Mark Schecter wrote:
>> OK, I'm speculating here, but see if this makes sense.
>> 
>> Stiffer because the flat ribbon resists flexing more than a
>> round-section cladding would.
> 
> 
> Thusly. More contact coil to coil on the wrap, more nearly like a solid bar, stiffer.
> Ron N
> 
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