Which 'E' to match set?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Calvin Marks

I decided on recommendation of my luthier to purchase a set of Original Flexocores, and they work remarkably well with my bass. Dark, smooth and very powerful, especially the A string.

Although, I'm finding the E to be just excessively dark and "tubby". It speaks very slowly and doesn't have that growl I'm looking for. My luthier suggested a Permanent E or Spirocore Mittel.


Comments?

Thanks!

Is this the same new Bass you have been fiddling with since its completion to get it working right for you?

I have played all of these strings and do not like the Spiros mixed with any Flexs. The Permanent is brighter yes but not the same tonal quality up front. The Original Flatchrome might be a better match tonally but the A string of that Orig Flex set is so darn thick, the Perm might be the best tension wise to match.

New basses can take time to break in. Give it some time. All of this change may not be so good for your bass either.