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Looking for thinner TI like Flats

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by deliciouspesto, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Jul 31, 2009 #1
    deliciouspesto

    deliciouspesto

    Jan 18, 2009
    Howdy,
    I currently have a set of JF344s and I am finding that the E string tonally doesn't quite work. I'm thinking that a smaller E string might fit the bill- is there a smaller one from TI, or is there another set with similar properties and a smaller E? Thanks.
     
  2. Aug 1, 2009 #2
    fretlessguy

    fretlessguy

    May 17, 2008
    Hopefield, AR.
    There is a set that is used on the extra long scales, and the E is about .96 gauge. Unfortunately it is made for 36-37 inch basses, and used even with my body thru American Fender P Bass the string part past the silk still wraps around the post. While this is usually a no-no, it hasn't broken yet. Probably due to its flexibility. It is found in the JF364 set.

    Also, you can get the string by itself from the stringle strings section of the site:

    http://www.juststrings.com/flatwoundthomastik-infeldbassguitarsinglestrings.html

    TIs are unique strings, especially thier flats, and it might be hard to find another brand's string to match up tonally and have a similar feel.
     
  3. Aug 1, 2009 #3
    deliciouspesto

    deliciouspesto

    Jan 18, 2009
    I saw those, has anybody tried them? Thanks for the tip on single strings, I didn't know one could buy individual TI strings. Cheers!