String Suggestions for a Turner Renaissance 5

[PSPookie]

Hey folks,
I'm lookin for string suggestions for my Turner Ren 5 (35" strung through body). It's currently wearing a set of TI Acousticores but I just can't get used to the feel of them.

I have been pondering a few options but I wanted to see if I could gather more info before making a decision.

So . . . TI flats are too short which is too bad because I really like those strings.

I am curious about The Rotosound Tru Bass 88s but I am concerned that I would need to file the nut to get them to fit.

GHS Tapewounds are another otpion but I don't know if they would be long enough.

Status black nylon? DR flats?

So, does anyone out there have experience with these strings/basses? You input would be greatly appreciated.

jibreel?

[lefty007]

TI flats are available in super long scale, 36":

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ngs?sku=101462


But have you tried regular scale TIs? I recently tried super long INFELDS on an MTD Z5, 35" scale, and trhey were actually a bit too long. The regular 34" would have done it. But I'm thinking because you are string through the bridge, the 36" might be just right.

[mccartneyman]

TI Flats fit fine through the body of my 35" Lakland 55-94.

[fretlessman71]

Another link to the super long scale TI flats:

http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/thjaniflworo1.html

[PSPookie]

Originally Posted by mccartneyman

TI Flats fit fine through the body of my 35" Lakland 55-94.

Yes, but when I put a set on last night the B and E tapered short of the nut

[fretlessman71]

Get some super longs, sell me the used strings for a discount (assuming you're not going to use them anymore), and go on with your happy tone...

[PSPookie]

The gentleman from GHS tells me that the speaking length on the Tapewounds is 37" which, I believe, is the same as the TIs (not extra long).

[jibreel]

I have three Rens and I have modded to install TI flats etc.

PM me if you want to know how.

[PSPookie]

Bump,

Does anyone know of a tapewound string with a speaking length of approximately 38" ?

[fretlessguy]

GHS Precision Flats are made to fit up to 36 inch scales. You would have to order the B string seperately. TI makes a super long set as well as D'Addario in Chromes, I believe.
LaBella makes a set of their tapewounds in extra long. The best price on those would be direct from Carvin, even with the shipping.
never could stand those phospher strings either. Good luck.

[PSPookie]

Thanks a bunch to fretlessguy and jibreel. I'm going to check on an extra long set of the LaBellas today.

I'll let you know how it turns out.