Flat Problem, I Cant find TI Flats at stores...

ninthwondernj · #1 09-07-2005, 02:08 PM

uhh no one around my area carries them, Guitar Center and Sam Ash only carry D'adarrio(or however its spelled), Ernie Ball, GHS and Labella Flats....should I choose one of them or go thru the effort to order the TI's online?

and where would I order them from?

bassman blue · #2 09-07-2005, 02:32 PM

http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepi...isplay.php?f=8

decent prices and great service... :-)

The Clap · #3 09-07-2005, 02:32 PM

I'd say you should order them online if you're interested. The TI Jazz flats have distinct characteristics that set them apart from other strings, and I love them personally.

You can order them on the cheap from Steve 'The Dude' Barr on his website... and while I was typing this someone provided the link, so there you go!

dunamis · #4 09-07-2005, 02:54 PM

I've purchased TI's fom High Note Music Supply several times. Their price is more than 15% lower than the link provided above (example: PowerBass 345's for $41.99 vs $48.00), and they have shipped the same day every time I've ordered from them. Why pay more?

BTW: I used PowerBass as the example (even tho' you're looking for flats) because Vintage Bass apparently has no flats right now-- none appear on the ebay store anyway.

DaveB · #5 09-08-2005, 02:57 PM

You must try TI Jazz Flats at least once, if for no better reason than to get them out of your system. I have used juststrings.com with much satisfaction.

Actually I have tried TI's about six times over several years and each time I go back to D'Addario Chromes. But that's me!

canopener · #6 09-08-2005, 04:24 PM

If you don't want to go the online route, check out the D'Addario Chromes. They're great, too!

thestevo · #7 09-09-2005, 02:11 PM

I know a place in Jersey that has them (New Jersey Guitar and Bass in Edison), but it's not worth the drive/gas costs from South Jersey. Just go the online method.