Ouchie, Newbie Needs Finger Fretting Tips

[MC-Canadastan]

@Sue

What would you recommend for a newbie?

Feel like engaging in an inconclusive and inconcludable debate, much?

Flat wound vs round wound strings

I have read a lot about round vs flat wound strings. I am considering swapping out my rounds to flats on my Fender Jazz bass, and keeping the rounds on my Fender Precision. It boils down to the fact that I play a lot of blues/ jazz on my Jazz bass and would like to try and more darker tone. I play rock/metal too, so keeping the rounds on my Precision would allow for that brighter sound when playing rock. Just wanted to hear people’s thoughts and recommendations? Thanks.