TI flats question for G&L 2500

akflyer · #1 10-04-2010, 05:10 PM

I recently picked up a G&L Tribute L2500, and I am interested in trying some TI flats. Does anyone know which set will work for stringing through the body? They have a long scale and super long scale set. Thanks!

DavePlaysBass · #2 10-04-2010, 08:28 PM

I ran a super long scale set thru body without issue. Make sure you go thru body on the 2500. They only have two screws holding the bridge down.

akflyer · #3 10-04-2010, 11:48 PM

With the super long set was the length of the wrapping okay with the nut? Were there any issues with the bends? Thanks!

Johnny Alien · #4 10-05-2010, 12:42 PM

TI strings are made long to begin with so they work for stringing through body on a 34" scale bass or though bridge on a 35" scale bass. You only need the super long if you are going to be stringing through body on a 35" scale bass. I believe the L2500 is a 34" scale bass so you would want the regular scale JF345 set. The super long would be way to long.

akflyer · #5 10-05-2010, 12:48 PM

You are correct, it is 34". The JF345 set is quite a bit cheaper, so that is great. Thanks for the help!

hoyabill · #6 10-05-2010, 12:48 PM

i use the 34s on my l2500.....no problemo

akflyer · #7 10-05-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hoyabill

i use the 34s on my l2500.....no problemo

Are you stringing through the body?

**lowfreqgeek** · #8 10-05-2010, 01:14 PM

The regular 34" strings should work fine on the L2500. I haven't tried them on that bass yet, but I've used them on my 35" Turner and they have a LOT of extra length past the nut.

Give it a try and let me know how they sound... I've been thinking about it, but the set I have is reserved for the Turner and I don't want to drop $65 on strings I may not like on that bass.

Love the TI Flats on my Pbass, though...