low tension round wound?

[stuntbass77]

I am looking for a low tension round wound string for my jazz bass. I have not played fenders or 34'' scale basses in quite some time. I have gone back to fenders and play mostly my P bass with TI flats. The TI's are the best and am looking for a round wound with low tension to go on the jazz so alternating basses will feel more at home. Sting thru would be a plus as it is a USA model and I currently string it thru the body. Anyone try the TI rounds? Just my opinion but not crazy about fender going to a 110 for the E string; most guitar stores do not even carry sets with 110 E's (unless you buy 5 string packs) and I don't feel they give that much more sustain or thump.

[funkybassinator]

never tried the TIs, but a nice feeling low tension string are the DR hi-beams. Very scooped, bright, deep. Can be just the thing for fusion, funk, modern soul and gospel kind of stuff.

[Ripley]

+1 on DR. I like the Sunbeams; they're a little less bright, very smooth, plenty of oomph and very easy to play.

[TimB 619]

Originally Posted by Ripley

+1 on DR. I like the Sunbeams; they're a little less bright, very smooth, plenty of oomph and very easy to play.

IMHO the round core construction makes for a more flexible feeling string. Comparing the same gauge Sunbeams (round core) to the same gauge Bass Burners (hex core) the Sunbeams felt more flexible to me.

[stuntbass77]

Wondering if I should also go with a smaller gauge string? Maybe 100-40; and DR's are great strings I use the taper core steel's for my thumb. I prefer a warm nickel string for my fender tone's however.

[Clutchcargo]

Stunt, you may have already checked them out but the TI Jazz rounds (JR-344) are very low tension. They're 43-51-68-89 and you can look up the tension. I just love these strings "but" like the old Camel filters commercial used to say, "they're not for everybody". I just got a new Yamaha BB414 and I'm soooo pleased with these on it. I had some on my Jazz but I wanted my TI flats back on it so..... Possibly too light for you but I'm now a TI low tension convert, Lee....

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by stuntbass77

I am looking for a low tension round wound string for my jazz bass. I have not played fenders or 34'' scale basses in quite some time. I have gone back to fenders and play mostly my P bass with TI flats. The TI's are the best and am looking for a round wound with low tension to go on the jazz so alternating basses will feel more at home. Sting thru would be a plus as it is a USA model and I currently string it thru the body. Anyone try the TI rounds? Just my opinion but not crazy about fender going to a 110 for the E string; most guitar stores do not even carry sets with 110 E's (unless you buy 5 string packs) and I don't feel they give that much more sustain or thump.

I strongly recommend TI PowerBass strings. I have them on my Fender Roscoe Beck V, and they dominate. They are slinkier than most other strings, yet have incredible power and tone.

Here's a link.

[Johnny Alien]

Yep...Jazz Rounds are low tension. Even lower than the TI Jazz Flats. YOu might need to tweak the truss rod and you probably will need to adjust your attack but IMO they are WAY worth it. Hands down the best sounding rounds I have ever played. If you fear they are too low than the next step up would be the DR strings. Still low tension but not as much so. They are both round core so both have the same level of flexibility.

[Chrisk-K]

Why not try DR 030-090 Hi-Beams? I used have them on my Tune bass and could shred like hair metal guitarists.

[Johnny Alien]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

I strongly recommend TI PowerBass strings. I have them on my Fender Roscoe Beck V, and they dominate. They are slinkier than most other strings, yet have incredible power and tone.

Here's a link.

These are great strings as well. It depends what you want though. These are a heavier gauge and a higher tension round. TONS of output and very bright out of the package.

[stuntbass77]

I am just nut's about my TI flats. For anyone who has never tried them because the price should reconsider. I was thinking about the TI rounds so I think I will give them a try and report back. I have tried other flats like chromes and others and none have the vintage tone the TI's have. They sound great slapping on my a P bass. I tried the flats on my jazz but just didn't sound as good on the jazz as the P (just my opinion...doesn't make me right lol). Been getting my TI's from bestbassgear as most stores don't carry them. Not trying to give a plug for the place just fyi. Thanks for the helpful info guys......

[gunlak]

DR's

[Ric5]

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[mmbongo]

DR Sunbeams and ExtraLife are low tension thanks to their round core. However Dunlops are very similar tension and are hex core. Might not be quite as loose as Sunbeams, but I found Sunbeams to be too loose for my G&L.

[Skitch it!]

I don't know if Elites Stadium S/Steel Rounds are easy to get stateside, but great, easier tension and tonal consistency, good presence. I've used the 40-60-80-100 sets for quite a while (15 years+), the 45-65-85-105 sets are pretty nice too.

[jasper383]

The TI Jazz Rounds are the least stiff rounds I have ever tried. JR344. Expensive, but worth it based on what you're looking for. Next, would be the light DR Hi Beams or Sunbeams.

[KNURRR]

my vote goes for DR hi-beams.

[mdogs]

Circle K balanced tension sets. I use 95's on my Pedullas and 112's on my Jazz. VERY even sounding and playing and they last every bit as long as DRs.

[Slowgypsy]

Originally Posted by mdogs

Circle K balanced tension sets. I use 95's on my Pedullas and 112's on my Jazz. VERY even sounding and playing and they last every bit as long as DRs.

I also recommend Circle K strings. I use TI Jazz Flats for my flat wound strings, and Circle K for my round wound strings. They feel and sound great.

[FunkMetalBass]

Tension is determined by the speaking length and weight of the string.
Flexibility is in the construction.

There are stiff .095's and flexible .110's - it's all in the construction.


My Circle K's are pretty flexible, even though I like my tension around 45-50 lbs. Another vote for them.