9050M : Cheapest and yet quality flats

I'd purchased this set to put on a precision, and got the gauge for D tuning. These were the cheapest flatwound strings available but I'd already seen good reviews on them online, so I'd thought I'd give them a try.

I installed them on the bass and man, first thing I noticed was how close they are to D'Addario Chromes. They are very similar but I find the Fender strings a tad more mellow, less bright than the Chromes.

The strings are what one would expect from modern flatwounds. They have the initial zing and bite but I'm certain they mellow out progressively, after getting some play time. The bass is very controlled, highs are chimey without being harsh and has quite the mid bump, compared to other strings, which help them greatly to cut through even a rough mix with two guitars wailing away.

The tension on these strings is quite spot on, as well. They can be a tad heavy for standard tuning but they work really good for D standard as well. They're obviously not overly tense in D but they do the job very well.

So far, I have not found any cons for these strings. It's the cheapest flatwound set you can find, and yet there are no drawbacks. They're certainly not for those who seek that muted Jamerson tone (albeit they can come close after mellowing out) but it's the best value for money if you're looking for a tad more modern sounding set of flatwound strings.

I'd recommend anyone to give them a try, they're certainly very good value for money and can compete with the more expensive strings.