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Putting flat wound strings on my guitar, how will it sound?

Asked by Steve_A (5125points) March 27th, 2010

I always like to try different brands of guitar strings to hear different tones, so far I have liked Blue steels the most for me personally, ya know it is all personal taste.

Anyways my main topic is how would flat wound strings that are known for a “jazz tone” sound on say with some rock and metal tones going through it?

What exactly is the difference between flat wound and round? Will it sound okay with some distortion or better suited for cleans?

I ultimately will have to just try a set of them but was looking for other opinions before slapping on new strings.

Oh and just to add I am having my guiatr set up so I was hoping maybe I could have a good ideal so when it is set up I will put those on.

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