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Antithesis of TI Jazz Flats?

PDW30

PDW30

Jul 12, 2021
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I love the sound and feel of TI Jazz flats in general, and at the moment particularly on my Cort Action Junior. But I'd also like to explore the opposite end of bass guitar sound, which I currently define as treble, some mids and not so much bass with a bright overall tone, on the same instrument. I've got as far as moving towards steel roundwounds, but I haven't read about the best answer.

So, any ideas as to short scale strings that meet that spec.?
 
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TI JF are pretty lively flats. Most of my basses have them. But a couple wear DR Hi Beams or Dunlop Super Brights. The DR are my favorite bright rounds and a world away from worn flats.

That said, if you want another rabbit hole the TI rounds are incredible too. But I wouldn’t describe them as opposite of the flats as they aren’t brittle sounding.
 
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Roto 66 or D’Addario ProSteels have that cutting, jagged, aggressive top end.

DR HiBeams are also very bright, but somehow less abrasive, in a good way.

I haven’t found the Dunlop SuperBrights to be particularly bright.

HiBeams are my standard. I hate flats.
 
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Bonafide said:
Yep Rotos... and some bandaids.
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I've read quiet a few comments about the roughness of Roto strings and their ability to draw blood, but I have them on more than one bass and I've never had a problem. I do keep the fretting finger flat to mute the higher strings, so I'm not pressing down with the fingertip, and I have developed little or no callus on those fingers.

All a bit odd ...
 
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PDW30 said:
I've read quiet a few comments about the roughness of Roto strings and their ability to draw blood, but I have them on more than one bass and I've never had a problem. I do keep the fretting finger flat to mute the higher strings, so I'm not pressing down with the fingertip, and I have developed little or no callus on those fingers.

All a bit odd ...
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Nah, it's a bit tongue in cheek. If Rotos are your primary string, it's all good. You callus up quick. But if you are coming from supple TI flats, you are going to feel it for a bit.
 
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dbsfgyd1 said:
Yup, used these on my EB3 back in the day. A fresh set of these is a beautiful thing!

For a string with longer life, DR-Lo Riders is also a consideration. If the OP looking for longer life with a stiffer string, GHS Bass Boomers might fit the bill, not to mention, they are a less expensive option.
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I've played a Ric bass for a long time and all I used on it for years were Rotos. They sound awesome - for the first hour or two - and then go downhill rapidly (faster than any other string in my experience). I think that DR makes some fantastic strings, although you have to be careful in getting the right ones that match the sound you're looking for. My current favorite round are Pure Blues (but these might not be what you're looking for). Hi Beams may be a good choice.
 
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PDW30 said:
I love the sound and feel of TI Jazz flats in general, and at the moment particularly on my Cort Action Junior. But I'd also like to explore the opposite end of bass guitar sound, which I currently define as treble, some mids and not so much bass with a bright overall tone, on the same instrument. I've got as far as moving towards steel roundwounds, but I haven't read about the best answer.

So, any ideas as to short scale strings that meet that spec.?
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How bout turn the bass down and the mids and treble up? Some OD will help it pop.
 

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