TI / Labella Flatwound comparison

[ldervish]

Originally Posted by zombywoof5050

....I switched (from TI's to DTB 760FL) because I wanted/needed just a bit more tension. The higher tension gives me a bit more control under my plucking fingers when playing faster lines.

I like the higher tension too, for the same reason. The string finds it's "home position" faster , ready for the next note. And controlling volume with the attack is easier too.

[jobo4]

As was stated earlier in the thread, TIs require higher action if you dig in because of lower tension and higher oscillation. I've tried a set of TIs on every bass I have and have really wanted to like them, but ultimately have taken them off.

I haven't heard much talk in this forum about the Sadowsky branded flats that LaBella makes. I have them in one P (E=105) and one J (E=100). They sound fantastic and retain some highs similar to the way Chromes do.

[Rockin John]

Like so many, Ive used TI flats and like them V much. I've a fairly light plucking action with no digging in so a low action on the bass suits me just fine.

Currently I've them on a 1977 fretless Precision and they sound just lovely! I have had issues with the G sounding just a bit too thin for my taste (also with their Jazz rounds) but they were on active instruments. On passives, IMHO, they're just the job. I guess I'm a player with 'old-school' tastes in basses and bass sounds. I love the feel of the TIs.

My exception to old-school is my 2004 USA Dlx Jazz 5 string. I've had everything on that (except TI Jazz Flats!!) and have gone back to Rotosound 88s Black Nylon. They sound great, IMHO, and look superb against the maple board and the gold pickguard ... again, Imho. One of these days I'll pick up a fretless P with a maple board and put the Roto 88s on it. Should be awesome!!

Interestingly, both instruments sound really really good on my Crate BT50 combo used for home-practicing.

John

BTW, Had Roto Jazz 77s on both basses. I just can't get on with the high tension of these strings.

[DavePlaysBass]

I love TI flats on my G&L L-2000. I set it on the neck pup/passive/parallel and the TIs are just fat, smooth, and still cutting. And its all very musical in a band setting.

I also have my 61 Jazz strung with them. The Jazz cuts better with the TI flats than it did with rounds. And it punches like hell.

Dave

[Lokire]

I'm lovin' my TI Jazz Flats. Super low action for me, always

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