Ok-
So I'm a bit of a flatwound convert. Over the past few years I've gone from old rounds to flats on all my instruments-
Squier CV Jazz- TI Flats
Fender MIM Jazz- TI Flats
Lakland 5501- Lakland JO flats light
EBMM Stingray - Lakland JO flats light
KYDD EUB- Chromes-100-45 std
This thread is specifically about the TI's but I thought I'd include the others for reference-
First of all- I love the way the TIs feel- for me the tension is perfect. And, I love how they sound through an amp (GK, AI , Markbass), but recently, I've not been liking what I hear through direct lines- Mixer/headphones for practice, and live at a festival with provided backline. Basically, the mids and trebles sound 'plastic' like, for lack of a better description.
So, I guess I'm looking for suggestions for other options that would provide the same tension but a less plastic sound. The Lakland JO flats seem to have the same sound quality direct through headphones/ mixer, though to a lesser degree.
Has anyone else had similar issues? Suggestions?
Here is a link to some clips from the aforementioned festival performance which highlight the quality I am not entirely fond of with TIs.
http://www.patchndent.com/?p=2716
(Provided backline was an SVT (3 or 4) into Ampeg 810 fridge, but the house was getting direct line only) Basses used were CV Jazz, and [Kydd EUB on 'One of those Days' and 'Circles']. I realize the performance and mix was not perfect, but I think the tonal characteristic is evident)
Enjoy, and I look forward to any commentary.
