Thomastik-Infield Jazz Rounds Question

[Ely]

Hey all, long time no post. I've been a member of these boards for a really long time, and I'm finally getting enough money saved up to build my own dream bass.

So I was looking at the TI Jazz Rounds, and I noticed that on the "Super Long Scale" strings the tensions are all extremely even with each other. To me that sounds like a dream come true, as the feel of an instrument is my number one concern. Unfortunately, they are designed for 36" scale necks. I plan on buying a 35" scale 4 string graphite neck from Moses. Will the even tensions be ruined by the 1" difference? I don't care if the tension is slightly higher or whatever, I just want evenness.

Thanks for any replies.

[MUSICMAN626]

I play TI Jazz Round, Jazz Flat, and Power Bass Strings, my basses are however 34" scale. I would think that the tension would be a little higher due to the reduction in scale. If you change a variable (scale length) across the board, then the total result (string tension) should also change evenly. If you want to know for sure though, I would contact the US distributer:

Connolly & Co.
Tel: (631) 757-0110
Fax: (631) 757-0021
8 Vernon Valley Rd., East Northport, NY 11731.
info@connollyandco.com

They helped me out tremendously when I was trying to find the perfect string to fit my Spector, great folks. HTH!

[fretlessrock]

There is a little difference between the relative tensions on the JR364 and JR344. The bigger difference is the overall higher tension because they went to larger gauges for the super-long set... 10 to 14 pounds of tension difference! On the E is is about 50% more tension. I've used JR344's and 345's on quite a few basses and they have a characteristic "soft" feel. Jumping up that far in tension would make them into a completely different string. IMO the difference in overall tension is a much bigger deal than the JR36x set having the string-to-string tension be a little more even.

As for running the JR36x on a 34" or 35" bass, you will probably be wrapping the main winding (below the silk) string aroung the tuner post unless you have some kind of freakish tailpiece setup that hogs up an extra few inches of string. I used the JR345's on a 35" Turner Electroline and they fit perfectly. Same for a 35" scale Lull M5.

As for tension, the relative string-to-string tension will be similar, but the overall tension on a 35" scale will be less than the same strings on a 36" scale. That big jump in overall tension is a combination of bigger gauges on the JR36x and the jump from 34" to 36" scale for the reference.

[AndyMan]

Originally Posted by fretlessrock

...As for running the JR36x on a 34" or 35" bass, you will probably be wrapping the main winding (below the silk) string around the tuner post...As for tension, the relative string-to-string tension will be similar, but the overall tension on a 35" scale will be less than the same strings on a 36" scale. That big jump in overall tension is a combination of bigger gauges on the JR36x and the jump from 34" to 36" scale for the reference.

So, are we saying that if I get the 36" scale TI JR strings, and put them on a standard 34" bass, the string tension will be less, or more than the 34" TI Jazz Rounds on a 34" scale bass???

Thanks!

[GaryLC]

While we're talking about TI strings, where can you get the best deal on them? They're pretty expensive in my local shop...

[jordacr]

Originally Posted by GaryLC

While we're talking about TI strings, where can you get the best deal on them? They're pretty expensive in my local shop...

I got mine HERE. They are typically an upright bass place, but also sell electric strings. They have some of the best prices right now. The Jazz Flats(JF344) are $39.95 and the Jazz Rounds(JR344) are $48.95.

Craig

[Lokire]

Just get the standard JR344s. They're long enough to work fine with 35" scale basses, and they feel and sound perfect. They're what I have on my 2 main electric basses

[NorCal Dog]

i used the JR-344's for awhile,, liked them alot,, & they recorded very well. also, to the guys that like flats, these strings as they age, approach flatsville,, maybe they don't go all the way downtown,, but they hang there in the city limits.

[Kirk P Brosius]

Hey MM626,

I'm sorry for the slightly-off-topic post but, as Clint would tell ya, "I gotsta know".

What bass do you have the TI Powerbass set on?

I have a 5str set ready to put on my Smith but the three-year-or-so old set of DR Sunbeams just work for me.

Lemme know.

Once again, sorry for the OT.

Later, Kirk