TI Jazz flats, technique and setup

[BobaMosfett]

Hi folks,

This weekend I got a Pino P-bass. It sounds and feels predictably great!! It did raise some questions, though...

I noticed that when playing a little hard (I tend to do that in a live situation, with a loud drummer), right above the pickup, I got the feeling the pickup was overdriven. Of course, TI flats are very supple, so the amplitude tends to be pretty big if you play hard.

Now for the questions:
1. Should I raise the strings?
2. Should I lower the pickups?
3. Should I adjust my technique?
4. All of the above?
5. Something else?

Oh, and for some reason, I thought the Strings-forum was the most appropriate, but feel free to correct me.

Thanks!
Ray

[Dan55]

The output from TIJFs is pretty strong, so if you have no other issues playing with the action set where it is (clacking, buzzing, etc.) I'd just lower the pickups a bit. IME, there's a better than average chance the overall tone will improve.
I've been playing these strings for 8-9 years and I think you'll find you will modify your technique somewhat, particularly when you dig in. You'll still be able to dig in, you'll just do it a little differently than with other strings.
P-Bass and TI Jazz Flats are a great combination!

Dan

[BobaMosfett]

Thanks Dan, I'll try lowering the pickups.
However, I did a small gig last night, and my bass sounded so smooth and full, that I can't imagine the tone improving any further! Plus I notice my technique is adjusting a bit to the feel of the TI's; they're great and versatile strings! Very responsive to changes in attack.
The fact that they're on a Pino bass must help, too...

Ray