Here’s an interesting article from Bass Musician Magazine about the history behind roundwound bass strings and the part played by John Entwistle in their development. I’ve always been more of a flatwound kinda guy myself, but it’s a cool story nonetheless.
The Birth of the Roundwound Bass String
This month begins the series, Important Moments in Bass History . In this issue, we will take a look back at the birth of the roundwound bass string and how a small British company (and John Entwistle) changed the sound of the bass guitar.
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