Why do so many players love flats?

I'm interested in why so many bassists love using flats as a posed to rounds. For me personally, I have never really enjoyed using flats on any of basses. I could never get used ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Check out this week's trending discussions at TalkBass.com Highlighted posts [Why do so many players love flats?](  September 24, 2022  •  225 posts  •  5,162 views  [Strings [BG]](   [ZombiiBass said]( — I'm interested in why so many bassists love using flats as a posed to rounds. For me personally, I have never really enjoyed using flats on any of basses. I could never get used ... [Read more »](  [Is your number 1 your most expensive bass?](  September 22, 2022  •  233 posts  •  4,578 views  [Basses [BG]](   [blliB said]( — My number 1 is my Warwick Corvette. Sure, it's heavy but I love it's snarly tone and it precise German craftsmanship. It also happens to be my most expensive bass. I also own a ... [Read more »](  [do you have a bass you play the least?](  September 23, 2022  •  183 posts  •  2,960 views  [Basses [BG]](   [pcake said]( — i have two. one i only got to play in case my shoulder got worse (smallguitars bass MB2), but the other is my squier mini precision. the mini P neck slows me down and is less fun ... [Read more »](  [Who’s playing a Jazz?](  September 23, 2022  •  160 posts  •  3,987 views  [Basses [BG]](   [PhinDog said]( — Who's playing a jazz as your #1? Do you feel like you get buried in the mix? I love the soloed sound of a jazz but am wondering if it gets lost a little in a mix. I'm playing blues, ... [Read more »](  [Isn't it amazing anyone plays in bands anymore?](  September 25, 2022  •  130 posts  •  3,870 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [Cadillac_Mike said]( — I mean I love playing music and jamming as a hobby but actually getting 3+ people to come together to do live shows? It's not like a hot blonde will throw herself at you if you ... [Read more »](  [What did you forget to take to the gig?](  September 25, 2022  •  153 posts  •  2,700 views  [Amps and Cabs [BG]](   [StereoPlayer said]( — That might make a great thread topic! What did you forget for the gig! I forgot my effects unit the other night... I take mainly three different versions of my rig. Depending on ... [Read more »](  [Roxy Music tribute band - viable?](  September 22, 2022  •  166 posts  •  2,695 views  [Band Management [BG]](   [SoCal80s said]( — I have a singer friend who has a great voice for Roxy Music songs. We're talking about starting a Roxy Music tribute band, but I wonder if that would be much in demand. They had ... [Read more »](  [How do you store you instruments?](  September 23, 2022  •  91 posts  •  1,691 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Maxi Funkl said]( — I have a rack of 5 Bass guitars ready to be played at anytime. But I keep my more expensive basses and guitars in cases or gig bags. Do you guys do this or have everything available ... [Read more »](  [Cheap Bass Reality Check](  September 23, 2022  •  107 posts  •  3,562 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Pocket Dave said]( — Who else has taken a cheaper bass and invested time, effort and $ into making them sound like better instruments to the point where buying a more expensive bass feels like a step ... [Read more »](  [Four to Five, how long to adapt?](  September 24, 2022  •  85 posts  •  1,346 views  [Basses [BG]](   [RG55 said]( — I have just got a second-hand Ibanez SR305EB. Clearly, it'll take more than just 2 days to adapt to 5 strings -- 2 weeks? 2 months? I hope it's not 2 years (or never). Especially ... [Read more »](  Love TalkBass? Please consider becoming a [Supporting Member]( Our supporters have kept TalkBass online and independent since 1998. As a Supporting Member you can post unlimited ads in the TalkBass Classifieds with no insertion fees or final value fees. Gold Supporting Members see ZERO ads on TalkBass, ever.  Visit your [Account Upgrades]( page for more information.  Thank you! Want to help more?  Visit the [TalkBass Store]( for your bass accessory needs:  From Darkglass to DR, Genzler to GHS, all profits from the Store directly support TalkBass. Free shipping on orders over $40! You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for TalkBass or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20TalkBass%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of TalkBass by  [Threadloom]( TalkBass.com, 1464 E. Whitestone Blvd, Suite 1802-E, Cedar Park, TX 78613