Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flat Wounds

[Andy Daventry]

I find I am beginning to put TIs on everything. Even my Martin 000-1. OK, I put TI acoustic strings (12-52, if I recall rightly), but still TI.

I even have them on my active 5 string. I actually want a roundwound sound on this bass, but I keep finding the jazz flats slipping back. I have tried HiBeams (not enough bass), Boomers (too much bass), and Slowounds (E died within a week). I will try stainless steel strings next...

The only bass where TI strings have failed is my Rob Allen. They were good, but the LaBellas are better.

Andy

 

[rsautrey]

Andy, have you tried DR Lo-Riders on that active 5?

 

[Andy Daventry]

LoRiders have a bad local press for only lasting a week or two...I have never tried them. What's your take on them?

 

[Jeff Bonny]

Originally posted by Andy Daventry
The only bass where TI strings have failed is my Rob Allen. They were good, but the LaBellas are better.

Which LaBellas?

 

[rsautrey]

Andy, IMO DR makes really long lasting strings. I've used both Hi-Beams and Lo-Riders. Lo-Riders are a better all around string IMO, deeper tone with good top end. They feel a lot stiffer than Hi-Beams and don't sound as raw and biting. I prefer the feel of Hi-Beams and the sound of Lo-Riders. I haven't tried Fat-Beams yet but if they were both of those things they would probably be my favorite string.

 

[notduane]

Originally posted by jeffbonny
Which LaBellas?

Hey j/b . I'm guessin' he meant the LaBella 760N tapewounds.
That's one type that R/A's usually ship with. You can get `em
in 4,5, and 6 string sets.

 

[Andy Daventry]

Originally posted by rsautrey
Andy, IMO DR makes really long lasting strings. I've used both Hi-Beams and Lo-Riders. Lo-Riders are a better all around string IMO, deeper tone with good top end. They feel a lot stiffer than Hi-Beams and don't sound as raw and biting. I prefer the feel of Hi-Beams and the sound of Lo-Riders. I haven't tried Fat-Beams yet but if they were both of those things they would probably be my favorite string.

I'll give 'em a shot. Thanks for the idea. But I have already spent 80 dollars on strings this month.....

 

[rsautrey]

Andy, make sure you get the stainless steel Lo-Riders....Good Luck!!

 

[Andy Daventry]

I meant the 760n set of LaBellas. yes.

 

[Bernie]

FWIW Ive tried the DR Low Riders in nickel.Id rate them as one of the 2 or 3 best RW's ive tried.Very nice tone and they last pretty long as well.They have a sound quality simmilar to a guitar but of course in a very real bass version.If that makes sense to you!Thats the best way i can describe them.Nice strings!Good luck!

 

[Marty Forrer]

Hi Andy, I'm surprised at the Slowound E dying on ya, I've never had that problem with them.

 

[Willie Dizon]

Glad I stumbled onto this thread.I was reading about the Vienna TIs.Now I'm really curious about the flats.BTW what is the cost of a set of long scale medium light TIs?I'm not sure if any of the stores in my area even sell that brand.

 

[notduane]

Originally posted by Willie Dizon
...BTW what is the cost of a set of long scale medium light TIs? I'm not sure if any of the stores in my area even sell that brand.

Willie D! Come...join us (T/I fanatics) .
You WILL be assimilated .

The T/I's are kinda' like the Model T (one color => black) when
it comes to gauges. I guess you'd call `em Lite or Xtra-lite.

They ARE a little $teeper than most sets.
About $36 at Bad Link Removed .

I was pleasantly surprised recently when I noticed my local G/C
carryin' T/I JF344's. `Course they got a bass guy who actually
knows what he's doin' (51-P-Bass-dude )
Not marked-up too bad either (~$38).

 

[Willie Dizon]

Originally posted by notduane

Willie D! Come...join us (T/I fanatics) .
You WILL be assimilated .
Thanks for the info Duane Bundy!! Assimilated,only if you look like 7 of 9 !!! HA!!!

 

[notduane]

Originally posted by Willie Dizon

Originally posted by notduane

Willie D! Come...join us (T/I fanatics) .
You WILL be assimilated .

Thanks for the info Duane Bundy!!...

...Assimilated,only if you look like 7 of 9 !!! HA!!!

LOL Nah. But my cousin (not_cher) does .

 

[Bernie]

Get them from Dude!He has them for less plus he's a nice guy.Besides the poor slob got booted off the FDP and needs to hear from his ole buds now and then.Tell him i said hello and compliment him on his red sneaks.He'l give ya a discount!Nah,just kiddin but throw steve the biz.

 

[notduane]

Originally posted by Bernie
Get them from Dude! He has them for less plus he's a nice guy....He'll give ya a discount! Nah,just kiddin but throw steve the biz.

Might wanna' tell Dude NOT to sell to "certain" countries.
Moderator Herm can tell ya' all about it .

 

[Dude]

LOL Bernie...you've been misinformed as expected. I chose to leave the F Dee Pee for good reason and slammed the door shut behind me. After I did so the "host" posted that he "booted" me off after eliminating all evidence to the contrary like a worm. Oh well! There was at least one witness to what went down (happened at like 2:30 AM).

Anyway, with regard to TI's I only sell them in the US and here's a link to my pricelist and information. Bottom line price for the Jazz Flats is $34.00 plus $1.50 for postage (no $4.95 S&H BS).

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I also now have my own forum where I can say whatever the heck I damned well please at:

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[bassmonkeee]

I can personally vouce for Dude and his strings (Not that he needs me to). I've ordered a couple of sets, and I just came from Paypal where I dropped him a c note for a couple of sets of strings, including single high C. Give him your business. Wouldn't you rather give your business to a bass playin', bike-ridin', article writin' Dude than a faceless corporation, anyway?

 

[bassgeek]

I picked up a set of TI's at Bass Day 2000 in New York from the rep for Thomastik -paid more than Dude's price After several months of play on my MM Stingray, they keep getting better! I don't wipe my strings off either. Very smooth on the fingers with a strong fundamental tone. If you use Thomastiks on your upright, the TI flats are perfect for the bass geetar.