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12-28-2009, 08:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | T40 with TI Flats?
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I've got a T40 on the way and was thinking about stringing it up with TI Flats but the heaviest gauge I'm finding is 43-100. Is that the heaviest gauge for a 4 string? Can't figure out how to search for TI on here because it's only 2 letters. I have read on here that the T40 is string through and folks use TI Flats on them with no problems, strung through the body. I have read dozens and dozens of threads about the 'floppyness' of TI's, maybe it's because you can't get a heavier gauge? My Jazz is strung with 50-105 Chromes. Was hoping for a comparable gauge with the TI's. Hope someone can help.
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12-28-2009, 09:15 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago | | | T-I stands for Thomastik-Infeld but don't bother looking it up-they only come in one size.
But Hell Yes-TI's Jazz Flats work great on a T-40. IMHO Ti's are like a truth serum, when I want to know what the instrument really sounds like, I put on TI's. |
12-28-2009, 09:41 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | | I love the TI flats on my T-40, had 'em on for at least 3 years now. Stringing through the body is no problem with these strings.
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12-28-2009, 09:48 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | What gauge are you using? |
12-28-2009, 09:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | Oh, I see, just one gauge. Smooth, warm sound? If so, I guess I'll go for it. |
12-28-2009, 09:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Twixt a rock and a hard place | | | I love TI Jazz flats. I have put them on most of my basses over the years. |
12-30-2009, 08:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | Okay, I'm close to ordering the TI's but I have another question first. Are y'all able to get low action with them?
I figure I've got a med to med/lite touch (finger style) and could probably lighten up a bit but I do prefer a low action.
I've managed to listen to some clips, too. Can't really tell about the quality of the recordings though. I'm looking for deep and warm but with some growl and sustain. Don't want any round-wound zing or finger noise. I'm not afraid to use EQ. When folks say that TI's have a lot of highs and high mids, I'm wondering if you can EQ a more bassy sound? |
12-30-2009, 08:33 PM
|  | Let's play! | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indy | | | I've played 2 sets of flats recently - TI jazz and D'Addario chrome flats. Based on you description of what you're looking for tone-wise I think you'd be happier with the chrome flats. They definitely have more growl and sustain than the TI's.
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12-30-2009, 08:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | Yeah, that's the thing...I've read on here that the Chromes are too short for string through only basses and the T40 is string through only, right? I wish it weren't because I have Chromes on my Jazz and I'd love to be able to put them on the T40. I even have an extra set already. Can't do Labellas on a string through either. And I'm not really looking for the dull thud sound. |
12-30-2009, 08:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | I may have to expreiment with some half, ground or pressure wounds to get the sound I want. I was just hoping to be able to have the smooth feel of flats and the only half wound I've ever tried (SIT Power Wounds) still have some zing and finger noise. |
12-30-2009, 08:47 PM
| | Let's play! | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indy | | | I don't know anything about the T40, but I *thought* that with most string through body basses you could also just anchor the string at the bridge if that's what you want to do; at least that's the way my Ripper is.
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12-30-2009, 09:03 PM
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12-30-2009, 09:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | Will do, Mr. Jim. Thanks! |
12-30-2009, 09:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | According to the T40 forum, it seems to be string through only. |
12-30-2009, 11:12 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | Anybody else able to comment on how low you can get your action with TI's? |
01-01-2010, 06:55 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne8  Yeah, that's the thing...I've read on here that the Chromes are too short for string through only basses and the T40 is string through only, right? I wish it weren't because I have Chromes on my Jazz and I'd love to be able to put them on the T40. I even have an extra set already. Can't do Labellas on a string through either. And I'm not really looking for the dull thud sound. | You can get a super long set of chromes, they might fit OK. |
01-01-2010, 09:57 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jackson, Mississippi | | | Well that's about the most helpful post ever! Thanks Danny!
I had read, more than once, that the Chromes were too short for string through so I didn't bother to look.
I just ordered a set and according to their sizing guide, the Super Longs are long enough. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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