P'ups are fine. I'll spank the TIs for 2 weeks. If they still sound like a 2 rounds + 2 flats after my next 2 gigs, I'll do the Amazon swap.
I LURV these stings enough to deal with a funky break-in ritual if I have to.
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First time installing TI flats
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P'ups are fine. I'll spank the TIs for 2 weeks. If they still sound like a 2 rounds + 2 flats after my next 2 gigs, I'll do the Amazon swap.
I LURV these stings enough to deal with a funky break-in ritual if I have to.
BTW - just took my question directly to Thomastik-Infeld's US support contact.
We'll see if anyone over there can shed some light on the situation. In the meantime, if anyone else wants to chime in with their defective vs "settling in time" opinion, it will be appreciated.
Gonna go play my bass now...
We'll see if anyone over there can shed some light on the situation. In the meantime, if anyone else wants to chime in with their defective vs "settling in time" opinion, it will be appreciated.
Gonna go play my bass now...
Never had a problem like that with TIs or Chromes (my usual brand), but I did have a big problem with Ernie Ball flats for my StingRay 5. The D string wouldn't grip the tuning peg. I emailed EB and they sent me a set of Slinky's to replace the flats. I told them that it was slipping because there was no extra wrap of wire that other string brands have at the tag end that can grip the tuning peg. Apparently, they listened to my suggestion. That was cool. I did keep the flats though, but used a figure eight pattern and the strings held very well. I used them for a while, but went back to my favorite Chromes.
That's how they sound on my bass. A and E got a bit duller after break-in, but still have more sustain.
I have a question on how the bridge saddles sit after intonation. On my bass the saddles are very close to the front on the bridge plate causing a
oscillating sound. With Dunlop flats the saddles are much further back on the bridge plate and no oscillating. Plant of wrap around the tuner pegs.
Any feedback is appreciated.
oscillating sound. With Dunlop flats the saddles are much further back on the bridge plate and no oscillating. Plant of wrap around the tuner pegs.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Well...
I can't imagine that the bridge saddles being close to the front of the bridge plate would cause that sound. Your pick ups being too close to the strings certainly could, though. I've had some very weird noises that were caused by that. Those Dunlop Flats have a considerable amount of tension, compared to the TI's; I'd bet a dollar to a donut that you probably need a set up, now. TIJF's are very low tension strings, and most basses need some setting up to use them. Check your neck relief and your string height, as well as your pickup height. And, don't forget to set your witness points, too...
I can't imagine that the bridge saddles being close to the front of the bridge plate would cause that sound. Your pick ups being too close to the strings certainly could, though. I've had some very weird noises that were caused by that. Those Dunlop Flats have a considerable amount of tension, compared to the TI's; I'd bet a dollar to a donut that you probably need a set up, now. TIJF's are very low tension strings, and most basses need some setting up to use them. Check your neck relief and your string height, as well as your pickup height. And, don't forget to set your witness points, too...
Believe it or not it was the saddles being too far forward not the pickup height.
I’ve been setting up my basses for over 10 years. I know how to adjust pick height etc.
I installed the Dunlops and had to move the saddles further back to intonate.
When I installed the Dunlops at the the first time as a test I did not adjust for intonation
And left the saddles as they were for the TI’s. The Dunlops produced the same oscillating tone.
I then adjusted for intonation, moving the saddles back and the oscillation sound vanished.
Then I reinstalled the TI’s. Had to move the saddles forward to intonate but not as far as the first time.
The oscillating sound was gone. I convinced the TI’ being low tension and the saddles being set to far forward
Was the issue. The other issue with the TI’s is without the correct tension the tuning of the string is also
a problem. I hope this is helpful toother people.
I’ve been setting up my basses for over 10 years. I know how to adjust pick height etc.
I installed the Dunlops and had to move the saddles further back to intonate.
When I installed the Dunlops at the the first time as a test I did not adjust for intonation
And left the saddles as they were for the TI’s. The Dunlops produced the same oscillating tone.
I then adjusted for intonation, moving the saddles back and the oscillation sound vanished.
Then I reinstalled the TI’s. Had to move the saddles forward to intonate but not as far as the first time.
The oscillating sound was gone. I convinced the TI’ being low tension and the saddles being set to far forward
Was the issue. The other issue with the TI’s is without the correct tension the tuning of the string is also
a problem. I hope this is helpful toother people.
