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Seems like the 344s are a tribute to Pyramid gauges with that lighter A. The 364s look more in line with what I would expect from TI. I've played neither though.
I thought the 344 set was for a short scale bass, so I’m surprised they fit on your presumably long scale Fender. I’ve been curious about the difference in gauges from the 364 set myself and wondered if the 344s might fit on a Rickenbacker bass. (I’ve previously tried the 364 set and didn’t care for the wimpy E).
From the look of this, I should buy the 364 set and replace the E with a single from the 344 set.
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plus JF364 = Jazz Flats 36" scale 4-string
Just to add, here are the actual winding lengths on them...
JF324 = 35.5" from ball end to silk. TI calls it "short scale" but it's actually longer than most other manufacturers' "medium scale".
JF344 = 37" from ball end to silk. Fairly standard for "long scale".
JF364 = 39.75" from ball end to silk, which is quite a bit longer than most others' "extra long scale".
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In the case of my Fender PBAC, that lighter E is just right as others have been a bit boomy on that bass. Only problem is the E is the one of the set that is really too long so you end up winding beyond the silk round the post.
Someone once told me the goal is not to find strings that work well with your favorite bass, but to find a bass that works well with your favorite strings.
I am about to put GHS P Flats in light gauge on my recently built P bass. I love them on my other basses so assume this’ll be no different.
My favorite strings didn't exist when I got most of my basses
For me on my P-Basses, I like LaBella 760FL and Dunlop flats the best at the moment. EB Cobalt flats, GHS P-Flats, and D'Addario Chromes are also very good too IMHO. Depending on how I want my sound to be at any particular time. D'Addario black nylons sound nice on a P as well.
I love threads like this. For flats, I've only ever used Precision Flats and Chromes (I love both), and now I'm inspired to try others. I just need to wait until the current strings are completely dead. Only about 13 more years for the Precision Flats, and about 14 for the Chromes. 
Come to think of it, I did also try the Labella Jamerson set once, many years ago. They came off after about a day. And I do like medium/heavy gauge strings. The Jamersons are kind of crazy.
Come to think of it, I did also try the Labella Jamerson set once, many years ago. They came off after about a day. And I do like medium/heavy gauge strings. The Jamersons are kind of crazy.
Just changed my vote for Labellas 760M ( DTF i guess )
Paired with a Fender Original pick up
Liked the lows of the D'Addario Chrome but not the high mids and the highs
Liked the mids of the Fender 9050m but the lows where a bit lacking ( they pair nicely with a PV63 tho )
So far the Laballas seem to be just right and they are still pretty new so.. i'm guessing they will be even better in a month or so. I previously tried a set with a short scale bass and thought they were too boomy... but not this time around. Very pleased so far
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I guess it comes down to which pick up you are paring them with.
Paired with a Fender Original pick up
Liked the lows of the D'Addario Chrome but not the high mids and the highs
Liked the mids of the Fender 9050m but the lows where a bit lacking ( they pair nicely with a PV63 tho )
So far the Laballas seem to be just right and they are still pretty new so.. i'm guessing they will be even better in a month or so. I previously tried a set with a short scale bass and thought they were too boomy... but not this time around. Very pleased so far
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I guess it comes down to which pick up you are paring them with.
Just changed my vote for Chromes . I strayed from them to try the Roto 77s on my Precision with a Geezer Butler pickup . I kept my Chromes that I removed and I am very glad I did so . For my heavy hitting style and technique with a pick the Chromes just shine with the Geezer pickup and my playing style for me . I am no longer fighting the eq on my head with the Chromes . After putting them back on my bass and I starting playing , a big smile from ear to ear appeared on my face again . Strings are a very personal thing between tonal goals , playing style and techniques and THE strings that fit well tonally on your bass .
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I voted GHS precision flats, had the same set on my single coil P Bass for eight years and they are exactly what I want in tone, tension and super smooth feel.
Please try a set
Please try a set
