branden_keller

Often known as "Jamerson flats" for their association to James Jamerson and his contemporaries (such as Duck Dunn), the 760M is a key ingredient in the Motown sound. These strings are built “like they used to make ’em” — they are thick, heavy, and have very high string tension, which works well with a string mute for creating the classic p-bass sound of that era. They are best played finger-style and excel for creating ghost notes due to their percussive thump. Don't expect to be doing bends or getting great harmonics. These strings are for players who want to hang in the pocket and groove. A word of caution—the tight string tension provides a much stiffer feel compared to modern flats, which can be challenging for beginners and may cause neck bow on a bass with a thinner Jazz-style neck. I'd recommend only using these strings on a bass with a neck that is wider than 1.5" at the nut.