Thomastik Infeld

[Prodigus Filius]

Spare a thought for bass players Downunder. If I wanted the 5 string set JF345, and from a domestic source, I’d have to cough up 195-225aud for the set. Thats 129-149usd or 110-127 Euro

 

[RodRy]

Finally... There are 2 ways to look at the price of things. One is the upfront cost; and by that measure? Yeah, TI's are expensive. But, if you look at the amortized cost - the cost of something, spread over it's expected lifetime? TI Jazz Flats are dirt cheap. Yes, you might pay $100 for a set; but, considering that - with minimal care - they will still sound good after a decade - or MORE? That's a fraction - a very small fraction - of a cent per day. The TIJF's on my '95 Alembic have been on it for almost 16 years, now. They still feel - and sound - great. There are members here, who have gigged regularly for over 20 years, before they had to replace their TIJF's. So...
Bottom line? You can buy cheap - and replace often; or you can pay more - once - and take your time saving your spare change for the next several years - when you might need a new set of TI's....

Yup, my Pyramid Gold flats have been on my short P-bass for over 20 years and I love their sound. When I bought them, they were the same price I paid for the bass.

 

[RodRy]

I have a set of Dogal Hellborg rounds on one of my fretless five-strings. They are the best roundwounds I've ever played, but they took awhile to get used to after playing flats exclusively for about three decades.

I've been very interested in the Dogal Hellborg strings (both rounds and flats) ever since I heard of them on Bass the World. I just have not yet pulled the trigger and picked up either one. What have you liked best about the rounds? What have you disliked?

 

[RodRy]

Spare a thought for bass players Downunder. If I wanted the 5 string set JF345, and from a domestic source, I’d have to cough up 195-225aud for the set. Thats 129-149usd or 110-127 Euro

I tip my glass to ya. Cheers!

 

[Jazzdogg]

I've been very interested in the Dogal Hellborg strings (both rounds and flats) ever since I heard of them on Bass the World. I just have not yet pulled the trigger and picked up either one. What have you liked best about the rounds? What have you disliked?

After I got used to the sound of rounds again, I came to appreciate their suppleness, ability to convey subtle nuance, and their uncanny ability to sound in tune all over the fingerboard. They remain one of the few rounds with a sound I don't find immediately objectionable.

 

[LLendrum]

Also downunder but I have like 9 sets of Jazz Flats and 4 sets of Jazz Rounds.

I thought the flats were the best string ever but the rounds are all I use now.

I should probably flog some of these flat sets.

 

[Jens Telemark]

After I got used to the sound of rounds again, I came to appreciate their suppleness, ability to convey subtle nuance, and their uncanny ability to sound in tune all over the fingerboard. They remain one of the few rounds with a sound I don't find immediately objectionable.

Are you still playing the Hellborg rounds? Their feel, tonal subtlety and nuance and the uncanny evenness you describe is very seductive. Additionally they are by far the loudest strings acoustically I’ve ever used on a hollow body. I found much of the spark dimmed as they started to die though. Two sets lasted about 5 months each at which point cost began to outweigh benefit and the experiment ended. But after playing TI flats almost exclusively for many years on my main instruments it was an interesting change.

 

[Jazzdogg]

Are you still playing the Hellborg rounds? Their feel, tonal subtlety and nuance and the uncanny evenness you describe is very seductive. Additionally they are by far the loudest strings acoustically I’ve ever used on a hollow body. I found much of the spark dimmed as they started to die though. Two sets lasted about 5 months each at which point cost began to outweigh benefit and the experiment ended. But after playing TI flats almost exclusively for many years on my main instruments it was an interesting change.

My wife and I are in our seventh year as full-time RVers. In consequence, I only have room for one bass (and amp) per trip. When we start our next trip in January, I think I'll take my fretless five-string strung with Dogal Hellborg rounds; I haven't taken it on a trip awhile.

 

[bassist4dalord]

They are great strings. In addition to giving you terrific tone and playability, they will balance your checkbook, weed the garden and wax your car. My TI Jazz Rounds give me a foot massage after every gig. But the Jazz Rounds are cooler, as everyone knows. I wouldn't expect that from the flats.

Any chance you still have the set I foolishly sent along with that Ibanez RB630 you bought from me? I should never have sold that bass, or let those strings go! Haha oh well. (I’ve got an excellent #1 Bass now and I’ve moved on from the Ibanez).

The last set I had purchased cost me $61.96 plus tax in December 2018, ordered from Amazon. I ordered a set from Sweetwater yesterday for $99.99 plus tax. I won’t let this set go so easily!

I’m ecstatic to put a set on my Peavey Fury IV. I genuinely believe TIJFs are some of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) bass strings of all time.

 

[Mastermold]

Rather large initial investment but when you realize they can literally last decades it makes that investment well worth it.

All flats last like that though.

 

[Gizmot]

I’ve been using Jazz Flats for 25 years and I love them. Yes - they’re not a cheap date, but if you weigh how good they sound and feel, plus how long they last, they’re easily worth what they cost.

Every time I use Jazz Flats, I end up replacing them every 5 years just because I think it’s time. After 5 years use, there’s no noticeable degrading of performance. I don’t know of any other product that provides this kind of useful life.

 

[Yahboy]

When Ti flat list $62 few years ago , people complaint expensive ; once Ti flat list $50-55 on Amazon, people suspect counterfeit ; now ...... same topic open right talkbass here.

Dude, grab it before price increase ......

https://www.amazon.com/Thomastik-Infeld-JF344-Accordion-Accessory/dp/B00162ZSW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WW8TMP7X2I9T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Dwlgx5RJfzh_6Tx1PtxVME6r3Eu9LTgzLK8yBlcAr-mnmNXQh140e22FvIaBkV3MO7RDU214YIfnyxQL2X2X7gIqlJDYfkcgnu8zqLXnM5R0XW2OZcLtL_SgN-1nbPhOKRzWNnlialEH7i_gRIAxsFQsF1PGQhamQA5GFWbDr4C4UbFBhOirqbWciCghNqtz9mgK6h1zBcLZOECL9EHTfyNnEI3Up8DfxOWZ4shs8WLCCSKMSz7u8ppXmWlDJgYx5hO7HRLU8lmJ7eNmSxv_41TIVahkg5y-v7YpPPn3w4M.Iz4h1NRh6Yzfh0ctq3J2CN0yekGoxDXpE2qjCvZvzL0&dib_tag=se&keywords=thomastik%2Binfeld%2Bjazz%2Bflats&qid=1767002742&sprefix=thomastik%2Caps%2C522&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[tpaul]

Any chance you still have the set I foolishly sent along with that Ibanez RB630 you bought from me? I should never have sold that bass, or let those strings go! Haha oh well. (I’ve got an excellent #1 Bass now and I’ve moved on from the Ibanez).

The last set I had purchased cost me $61.96 plus tax in December 2018, ordered from Amazon. I ordered a set from Sweetwater yesterday for $99.99 plus tax. I won’t let this set go so easily!

I’m ecstatic to put a set on my Peavey Fury IV. I genuinely believe TIJFs are some of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) bass strings of all time.

I don't have the bass. I may still have the strings. I usually try to hold on to TIs.

 

[Yahboy]

I had no idea there were a set of flats that were this expensive…what is the deal with these?

 

[Kyle_S]

I have the TIJF's on my Amazon wish list because I want to get another set at some point, and the price bounces around from $70 to as high as $93 depending on the day. I should pull the trigger before they end up $90 permanently.

 

[s van order]

They last for much longer than most strings before going dead. More expensive to buy but cheaper in the long run.

If you're in the US, they're imported from Austria which has always added to the cost (due to shipping costs and one or more distributors each adding their own markups before they reach the retailer), but the current tariff situation has added yet another layer of expense. At Thomann they're more expensive than US strings but not twice as much.

I should add: they have their own tone and feel. If you want classic American style flats you might not like TIJFs.

Good point on the tariff-added fees for US buyers. I use TI flats on my Fender and TI Versum on my cellos. After "Liberation Day" I bought two sets of Versum that were already in US inventory for about US$213. Now the cheapest I can find are about $275, most dealers charge over $300. Unfortunately for cellists the best quality strings are made in Austria or Denmark.

 

[mpdd]

I’m currently hoping to sell some art to purchase the rounds for my L2000. I’ve loved the flats for almost a decade on my LB100 (second set now in year 9)

 

[bassist4dalord]

My set of JF344 showed up today. A few hours later and they are on my Peavey. I have to get the intonation set, and the truss rod may need the slightest adjustment, but so far they feel every bit as good as I remember. They feel so luxurious! I’m playing at church this Sunday; I’m looking forward to three services with the new TIJFs!

Happy New Year, all!

 

[Pbasslovernyc]

Are these legit? Packaging seems different

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[RomanS]

That's the old package design, apparently still used for the US market, haven't seen that in Europe in years...