Thomastik-Infeld strings for 35" scale five-string

fourstringbliss · #1 08-02-2006, 05:21 PM

What strings does Thomastik-Infeld make that would work for my 35" scale five-string bass?

Lokire · #2 08-02-2006, 08:13 PM

Their Jazz flats do. I've got 'em on my 35" Ken Lawrence 5 right now! Love the tone/feel

ElBajista · #3 08-02-2006, 08:27 PM

+1. I have a set that I've used on my 55-02. They fit perfectly fine.

fourstringbliss · #4 08-02-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ElBajista

+1. I have a set that I've used on my 55-02. They fit perfectly fine.

You've got the Jazz Flats on your 55-02? You're the guy I need to talk to about this. My bass is an Ibanez BTB555 which has similar electronics to your 55-02 (though not as good, of course). How do the JF's work for you on the 55-02, and what is the B-string like?

ElBajista · #5 08-02-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fourstringbliss

You've got the Jazz Flats on your 55-02? You're the guy I need to talk to about this. My bass is an Ibanez BTB555 which has similar electronics to your 55-02 (though not as good, of course). How do the JF's work for you on the 55-02, and what is the B-string like?

Well, I did. I took them off because my SX is temporarily incapacitated and I needed some more slap-friendly strings. My thoughts on the TIs? They're the best fingerstyle strings in the world. Period.

Seriously, though, These TI flats have this punchy and warm tone that is super-articulate on every note. Even the high fret on the D and G strings, which I always find rather weak and thin sounding, have this monsterous authority and super-punchy tone. With the added versatility of the electronics and the correct pickup selection, I can out-P a P bass and out-J a J bass.

I test the B string on basses by trying to see if I can accurately hear the change in pitch staring at E on the B (5th fret) and moving down each individual fret. The TIs sound absolutely MASSIVE without losing pitch clarity and without being muddy. As you can see, I can't speak high enough of them.

I'm itching to fix the electronics in my SX that way I can have that as my "slapping" bass and string the 55-02 with TIs again!

Mike Dimin · #6 08-02-2006, 09:37 PM

I use JR 34's on my MTD's (35" scale)

Mike

Lokire · #7 08-02-2006, 09:46 PM

How long did you use them? Mine are still pretty brand new, and I'm wondering what your thoughts are on how they age. Not that I need it, since I love my strings nice and aged anyways!

Bassist4Life · #8 08-02-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Dimin

I use JR 34's on my MTD's (35" scale)

Mike

Mike,

How are ya?! Haven't seen you around much. I got TI J-Flats on my P-Bass for my jazz gig; love 'em. I was considering putting the Jazz Rounds on my TRB1006. How long does a set of those last you?

Joe

fourstringbliss · #9 08-02-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ElBajista

Well, I did. I took them off because my SX is temporarily incapacitated and I needed some more slap-friendly strings. My thoughts on the TIs? They're the best fingerstyle strings in the world. Period.

Seriously, though, These TI flats have this punchy and warm tone that is super-articulate on every note. Even the high fret on the D and G strings, which I always find rather weak and thin sounding, have this monsterous authority and super-punchy tone. With the added versatility of the electronics and the correct pickup selection, I can out-P a P bass and out-J a J bass.

I test the B string on basses by trying to see if I can accurately hear the change in pitch staring at E on the B (5th fret) and moving down each individual fret. The TIs sound absolutely MASSIVE without losing pitch clarity and without being muddy. As you can see, I can't speak high enough of them.

I'm itching to fix the electronics in my SX that way I can have that as my "slapping" bass and string the 55-02 with TIs again!

This sounds really good! I prefer the feel of flatwounds to the feel of rounds, but I'm good with the Elixir's that are on my bass right now. I do have a birthday coming up, and I might ask for a set of TI flats to put on it. What is the model number of those strings?

fourstringbliss · #10 08-03-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ElBajista

Well, I did. I took them off because my SX is temporarily incapacitated and I needed some more slap-friendly strings. My thoughts on the TIs? They're the best fingerstyle strings in the world. Period.

Seriously, though, These TI flats have this punchy and warm tone that is super-articulate on every note. Even the high fret on the D and G strings, which I always find rather weak and thin sounding, have this monsterous authority and super-punchy tone. With the added versatility of the electronics and the correct pickup selection, I can out-P a P bass and out-J a J bass.

I test the B string on basses by trying to see if I can accurately hear the change in pitch staring at E on the B (5th fret) and moving down each individual fret. The TIs sound absolutely MASSIVE without losing pitch clarity and without being muddy. As you can see, I can't speak high enough of them.

I'm itching to fix the electronics in my SX that way I can have that as my "slapping" bass and string the 55-02 with TIs again!

These are the JF365's, right?

billbern · #11 08-03-2006, 04:57 AM

I've had TI Jazz Flats on three 35" scale basses.
Lakland 55-01, Ibanez BTB1005 Fretless, Peavey Millennium 5+
JF-345 through the bridge
Lakland 55-01, Peavey Millennium 5+
JF-365 through the body, they don't recomend this, but I haven't had any problem.

Great strings, soft feel, they sit really good "in the mix".

some quick Clips if you're interested, excuse the playing.

55-01 TI Flats PB-1 Pre
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getpl...d=2933144&q=hi
BTB 1005 fretless TI Flats Direct
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getpl...d=2483861&q=hi
PeavEy USA Millennium 5plus TI Flats Direct
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getpl...d=3452711&q=hi

Bassist4Life · #12 08-03-2006, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fourstringbliss

These are the JF365's, right?

http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/guitars/index.html

Joe

fourstringbliss · #13 08-03-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by billbern

I've had TI Jazz Flats on three 35" scale basses.
Lakland 55-01, Ibanez BTB1005 Fretless, Peavey Millennium 5+
JF-345 through the bridge
Lakland 55-01, Peavey Millennium 5+
JF-365 through the body, they don't recomend this, but I haven't had any problem.

Great strings, soft feel, they sit really good "in the mix".

some quick Clips if you're interested, excuse the playing.

55-01 TI Flats PB-1 Pre
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getpl...d=2933144&q=hi
BTB 1005 fretless TI Flats Direct
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getpl...d=2483861&q=hi
PeavEy USA Millennium 5plus TI Flats Direct
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getpl...d=3452711&q=hi

Thanks for the soundclips! They sound good, but I'm realizing that it's not really the sound I'm looking for. That would get lost in the mix at my church.

Bassist4Life · #14 08-03-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fourstringbliss

Thanks for the soundclips! They sound good, but I'm realizing that it's not really the sound I'm looking for. That would get lost in the mix at my church.

Try bumping up the mids a little bit.

Joe

fourstringbliss · #15 08-03-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassist4Life

Try bumping up the mids a little bit.

Joe

I could do that. I guess I was thinking about the L2000 I had before this, and - believe it or not - it did get lost in the mix using flats of any kind while playing at my church.

I can boost any mids I want now with my active bass. I might get a set after all.

Bassist4Life · #16 08-03-2006, 10:01 AM

The Yamaha preamp sounds nice.

fourstringbliss · #17 08-03-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassist4Life

The Yamaha preamp sounds nice.

I've got an Ibanez BTB555, and I really like the preamp. The mids are a concentric pot with boost/cut and mid frequency control.

DavePlaysBass · #18 08-03-2006, 04:46 PM

I find that the mid punch of the TI flats usually cuts thru mixes quite well. I think my Jazz bass cuts better with TI flats than it did with round wounds.

Dave

fourstringbliss · #19 08-03-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePlaysBass

I find that the mid punch of the TI flats usually cuts thru mixes quite well. I think my Jazz bass cuts better with TI flats than it did with round wounds.

Dave

I might just have to get a set. I do like the idea of flats better than rounds - I like a smoother feel.

ElBajista · #20 08-04-2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DavePlaysBass

I find that the mid punch of the TI flats usually cuts thru mixes quite well. I think my Jazz bass cuts better with TI flats than it did with round wounds.

Dave

+1. I find the DR Hi beams I have the 55-02 strung with to be great for slap, but I have to boost the mids much more than I'd like to be able to be heard over 900 voices (a congregation, not a choir!

), a grand piano, and a mic-ed acoustic guitar without cranking my volume. Of course, I could just turn my B100R up until I overpower everyone, but then they'd crucify me.

The TIs have a super-sweet midrange thing going on, and I never had to worry about getting lost in the mix with the preamp set flat. Even the open B was articulate and sat perfectly in the mix.

The thing I love about the TIs is that they sat perfectly in the mix without overpowering anything. My dad remarked that he could hear all three instruments perfectly, without one being louder than the other. I truly believe that TIs are the perfect string.

Darn this thread, now I want to restring the 55-02. I need to fix up my SX so I can have my "slapping 4 string" and my "super mega fingerstyle 5 string"