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Looking for flatwound electric guitar strings? If so, you’re in luck. Sweetwater stocks the best flatwound guitar strings from high-quality brands like D’Addario, Thomastik-Infeld, and La Bella. So, what are flatwound strings? Unlike roundwound strings, where you can feel the outer wrap’s ridges, flatwound guitar strings exhibit a smooth, slick-feeling texture.
Roundwound vs Flatwound Guitar Strings
So, which is better? Well, in a roundwound vs. flatwound guitar string smackdown, there isn’t a clear winner. Both have their pros and cons. Roundwound strings offer a bright, vibrant tone and rich harmonic complexity. These guitar strings are available in a myriad of gauges and materials, with a wide range of treated and coated options. That said, roundwound strings produce finger noise (squeaks) when you change fret positions and are rough on your fingers. They’re also hard on your guitar’s frets, resulting in frequent re-frettings.
Flatwound electric guitar strings yield a dark, mellow tone with limited harmonic content. Flatwound guitar strings are available in a limited number of gauges and materials, with few treated and coated options. But, their smooth feel results in very little finger noise and they feel great on your fingertips. Your guitar’s fingerboard will appreciate flatwound strings too, as they’re easy on your frets.
Jazz guitarists have long favored flatwound guitar strings, due to their direct, mellow tone. They’re also tailor-made for MIDI guitars, as their lack of harmonic content results in rock-solid note tracking. So, should you switch to flatwound electric guitar strings? Well, that’s up to you. There’s no right or wrong answer. If anything, flatwound strings will provide you with a new pallet of sonic textures. But, they’re not for everybody.
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If you have questions about flatwound strings or guitar strings in general, check out our Electric Guitar String Buying Guide. Sweetwater carries a wide range of electric guitar strings, both roundwound and flatwound, so we’re sure to have the right set of guitar strings for you. And you can always call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 if you have any questions. We play guitars all day and night and are always happy to help.
