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Old 05-27-2010, 08:28 PM
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Thomastik Infeld for 35 Scale?

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Just wondering- does anyone know if the 6 string TI Nickel Flats will work for a 35" scale bass?

These -http://www.juststrings.com/toi-jf346.html#scProductReviews

Any insight would be appreciated- also where is best place to buy 'em?

Thank in advance-
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Old 05-28-2010, 06:39 AM
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The 34" scale TI's are designed extra long to be strung through body on a 34" scale. Because of this they will work fine on a 35" scale as long as you don't string through the body. If you need more info or want to know about the best place to get them shoot me a PM.
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Old 05-28-2010, 06:55 AM
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I've got a 35" scale bass, no issues.
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Old 05-28-2010, 06:59 AM
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It's unanimous (so far anyway). I play a 35" scale 5-string and use the standard-scale TI jazz flats. No issues at all.

Juststrings is a good place to get them. Also check the TB classified; sometimes someone here has a deal.
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Old 06-07-2010, 06:54 PM
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FYI, I have a 35" scale Lull P bass. I usually use DR's, which work fine as long as you string through the top. I usually use nickel low riders. However, on the Lull you can also string the B through the body, and they're not long enough for that. I got "long neck" DR's, and they are plenty long, but the taper at the ball end starts a little high. For the B that strings through the body, it's perfect. However, for the other 4 strings the taper starts a little too close to the pickup. If they could all string through the body, it would be the perfect strings. I'm having issues finding the right string that sounds good and is also long enough. I haven't tried TI's yet, but in my search for strings, emailed them and got this info on length from ball to the start of the taper at the nut:

"Here are the measurements of the 34" scale JF series: (The JR's, Jazz Rounds are almost identical in length)

From the ball end to the start of the silk wrap at peg head end:

C=37.26"
G=37.63"
D=37.38"
A=37.50"
E=37.75"
B=36.88"

The Powerbass:
C: 37.56"
G: 37.50"
D: 37.50"
A: 37.50"
E: 37.25"
B: 36.50"

There's about 3/4 of an inch of silk at the ball end and over a foot of silk wrap at the top. In a pinch, you can shave off about 3/4" to 1" of silk at the top before the first taper starts."

Hope that helps a little.

Rick
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