What About The Sound?
Roundwound bass strings sound brighter than flatwound bass strings, whether you play with your fingers or a pick. In comparison to flatwounds, roundwounds have a more balanced low-end wallop, midrange character, and high-end detail. Flatwound strings offer a lower high end, focusing more on the mids and lows. Roundwounds are popular among rock, punk, and pop bassists due to their increased prominence in a crowded mix. The smoother, warmer sound of flatwounds is frequently more ideal for reggae, R&B, and jazz.