misterbruce Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Has anyone tried flatwounds on the "1965" Casino John Lennon? Did John/George/Paul use flatwounds on theirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 They used what they could get ("long shiny ones"), and mostly that seemed to be Pyramid strings (early days), and later...Paul used "Rotosound" bass strings, anyway. Might have been after "The Beatles," though? Not sure. I've heard differing accounts as to if they were "round wound," or "flat wound." Maybe John used flats, and George used Rounds??? Some of the lead (Casino) work, sure doesn't sound like "Flat" wounds, to me. But, stranger things have happened. George (apparently) used "flats" on his Ric 12-strings. And, since John played mosly rhythm, he may have use them, as well? But, George's and Paul's leads (Taxman, etc.) sure sound more like "round wounds," to me, anyway... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I put D'Addario .11 flats on my Casino (just the standard Casino) and all who play it comment on the sound of the strings. A deep warmth. Really brings the guitar back a few decades. George (apparently) used "flats" on his Ric 12-strings. Is this true? Damn, I just bought and put on a Rickenbacker set and they only offer roundwounds. Must say, not exactly happy with their strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I put D'Addario .11 flats on my Casino (just the standard Casino) and all who play it comment on the sound of the strings. A deep warmth. Really brings the guitar back a few decades. Is this true? Damn' date=' I just bought and put on a Rickenbacker set and they only offer roundwounds. Must say, not exactly happy with their strings.[/quote'] The first Ric 12-string I ever had (1966) had factory "flatwounds." So, even Rickenbacker (back then) recommended them. Pyramid makes a great set, that lasts a long time, too. And yeah, 11's on a Casino would be a great guage! Sparkling highs, and tight-deep bass! Really makes those P-90's growl, when pushed, too! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thanks (I think) for that info. Just a month ago I put new Rickenbacker strings on her. Damn, if only I had waited a month! I am going to take your advice and buy those Pyramid flats for my next string change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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