My TI rounds finally died

[ELG60]

I've had these on one of my Japanese Market Jazz Basses for at least 4 years, and probably 5-6. It was my #1 stage bass for all but the last two, so it got a decent amount of playing time.

The TI's are a bit pricey, but amortized over time, I think they're a pretty good deal.

 

[Hot Rats]

How did they die? What changed?

 

[nixdad]

I've had these on one of my Japanese Market Jazz Basses for at least 4 years, and probably 5-6. It was my #1 stage bass for all but the last two, so it got a decent amount of playing time.

The TI's are a bit pricey, but amortized over time, I think they're a pretty good deal.
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Replace them with TI Flats and they'll last the next 10-20 years.

 

[LoTone]

Replace them with TI Flats and they'll last the next 10-20 years.

This does not match my experience. In my experience, TI flats lose their ability to be tuned accurately quite quickly. Actually, almost like roundwounds in my experience. I never was able to understand why?

 

[ELG60]

Replace them with TI Flats and they'll last the next 10-20 years.

I have TI flats on its twin already. I prefer to use rounds on stage, but my regular practice bass saves my fingers for paid gigs. I also have JF344s and 355s on more than a couple of my other basses.
Edit: I expect the flats to outlive me.

 

[ELG60]

Replace them with TI Flats and they'll last the next 10-20 years.

I have TI flats on its twin already. I prefer to use rounds on stage, but my regular practice bass saves mi fingers for paid gigs. I also have JF344s and 355s on more than a couple of my other basses.

This does not match my experience. In my experience, TI flats lose their ability to be tuned accurately quite quickly. Actually, almost like roundwounds in my experience. I never was able to understand why?

That's odd. Most folks swear by their longevity as well as that of flats in general. It's certainly not been my experience, as some have been on instruments for about 6-8 years without issue, but I'm definitely not doubting your experience. Curious as to why.

 

[ELG60]

How did they die? What changed?

The E string got all sorts of weird tones the higher up on the neck one went. As if I were playing a bunch of different notes at the same time.

 

[nixdad]

This does not match my experience. In my experience, TI flats lose their ability to be tuned accurately quite quickly. Actually, almost like roundwounds in my experience. I never was able to understand why?

Weird. That's the opposite of what the majority of TI flats users here have experienced.

I have TI flats on its twin already. I prefer to use rounds on stage, but my regular practice bass saves my fingers for paid gigs. I also have JF344s and 355s on more than a couple of my other basses.
Edit: I expect the flats to outlive me.
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+1

I have TI flats on its twin already. I prefer to use rounds on stage, but my regular practice bass saves mi fingers for paid gigs. I also have JF344s and 355s on more than a couple of my other basses.



That's odd. Most folks swear by their longevity as well as that of flats in general. It's certainly not been my experience, as some have been on instruments for about 6-8 years without issue, but I'm definitely not doubting your experience. Curious as to why.

 

[nonohmic]

I've had these on one of my Japanese Market Jazz Basses for at least 4 years, and probably 5-6. It was my #1 stage bass for all but the last two, so it got a decent amount of playing time.

The TI's are a bit pricey, but amortized over time, I think they're a pretty good deal.
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4 years is awesome. TI rounds have ruined all other strings for me. And I was hoping for at least a year from them

 

[biobass]

I routinely get 5-7 years out of TI Jazz Rounds with them still sounding clear and intonating properly. I usually replace them when I see ever so slight gaps in the windings, usually on the g string, and usually above the octave. I have had exactly one TI String break on me. An E string that came unwound at about the 5 year mark. I have no idea how long my Jazz Flats may last. I think my oldest set is 18 years.

 

[thisheregiraffe]

Those are some sweet looking J basses!

 

[Ostie]

Will there be a funeral?

 

[Winton]

I've had these on one of my Japanese Market Jazz Basses for at least 4 years, and probably 5-6. It was my #1 stage bass for all but the last two, so it got a decent amount of playing time.

The TI's are a bit pricey, but amortized over time, I think they're a pretty good deal.
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Sorry to hear your loss. I just had my G string snap after 5 years of use. Thankfully, I found a replacement only for that string for less than $12. I was also yanking on it too hard for tightening it up so it was on me.

 

[Yahboy]

I've had these on one of my Japanese Market Jazz Basses for at least 4 years, and probably 5-6. It was my #1 stage bass for all but the last two, so it got a decent amount of playing time.

The TI's are a bit pricey, but amortized over time, I think they're a pretty good deal.
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RIP~ Sad to hear your loss ..... Did she die with a smile ?

 

[Yahboy]

This does not match my experience. In my experience, TI flats lose their ability to be tuned accurately quite quickly. Actually, almost like roundwounds in my experience. I never was able to understand why?

Hmmm.......

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Replace them with TI Flats and they'll last the next 10-20 years.

I bought some more TI flats recently because they were on sale then realised I'm probably set for life...

 

[Makten]

Too bad TI still don't do strings with reasonable tension, otherwise I would have had them on all my basses. Oh, and an A string that doesn't have 30% less tension than the other strings.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Too bad TI still don't do strings with reasonable tension, otherwise I would have had them on all my basses. Oh, and an A string that doesn't have 30% less tension than the other strings.

I like low tension, but even I find the rounds a bit low. They work well on one of my fretless basses where mwah is desirable, but it requires a light touch with fretted.

 

[nixdad]

I bought some more TI flats recently because they were on sale then realised I'm probably set for life...

Yep, it's one hell of a problem to have, innit?

 

[Makten]

I like low tension, but even I find the rounds a bit low. They work well on one of my fretless basses where mwah is desirable, but it requires a light touch with fretted.

What is strange is that they only offer ONE gauge, when every other manufacturer do multiple ones so that there is a choice. And their short scale strings have only a bit thicker E, while all the others are the same as the standard scale strings. I mean, ***? Why?

I'm sure they could make more money if they just made a few more gauges to choose from.