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*TI Flats MegaThread*

#141
GIBrat51 said:
Well... it might be a problem; or it might not. Which is not what you wanted to hear, I know. But, other people - quite a few other people - have gotten away with it, so... why not you? Having some of the speaking part of an E string wound on to the tuner post is not uncommon; especially if you have a 4-in-line headstock. I have several, myself. Usually not quite that much, though... In your case, that's because those "short scale" TI Jazz Flats are actually too long. TI's - and "short scale" Pyramids - are intended for short scale basses with trapeze tailpieces and floating bridges - like Hofner basses. They need the extra length to get back to the tailpiece, and are actually about the same length as other string company's "Medium Scale" strings. If you had a Gretsch like my '94 Broadkaster; which is a short scale bass, but has a trapeze tailpiece and a floating bridge - like a Hofner? Those strings would be a perfect fit. It's wearing short scale TI Jazz Rounds right now, in fact. But, you've got them on your bass, so you might as well pull them up to pitch and see what happens. TI's are very flexible flats; I'd bet you'll be fine. And, as for the left handed thing? Doesn't matter; that would have happened on the other tuner, too. I'm also a lefty, by the way...:cool:
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Thankyou for your reply. My extended family came around yesterday and requested a demo of my new bass, so I ended up tuning the E string up to pitch for that. 24hrs later its still fine, so hopefully it'll stay that way.
Also, it did occur to me that on basses with bridges where the string passes through the body, the string is getting bent at a pretty sharp angle and I haven't heard of anyone having an issue with that.
Now to file out the D and G nut slots so they can take my A and E strings!
 
#145
Here's a new production where I tracked a Fender American Professional Precision bass with TI jazz flats played fingerstyle. Tone and volume knobs on full --> Noble tube preamp (set flat) --> Focusrite --> DAW. This is an original anti-nuclear war protest song in lyric video format. Kind of a "Steely Dan feel." Peace.

 
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#146
N. Kentucky Bass said:
Here's a new production where I tracked a Fender American Professional Precision bass with TI jazz flats played fingerstyle. Tone and volume knobs on full --> Noble tube preamp (set flat) --> Focusrite --> DAW. This is an original anti-nuclear war protest song in lyric video format. Kind of a "Steely Dan feel." Peace.

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Realy nice bass sound and playing, the song like mentioned in your description has a Steely Dan feel for sure. :thumbsup:
 
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#148
Mulling over a set for my SBMM Ray5. I like the idea of a mid-forward string as my Ray5 only has Bass and Treble boost/cut and tends to get a little scooped with the ProSteels I have on it now. I've had one set of TIJFs on a Squier VM Fretless Jazz that I moved to an Ibanez Roadstar II RB630 (P-Bass). I loved the TIs on both of those basses. It is a big pill to swallow to spend $120.00 on a 5-string set, though... I'll have to save up for a while because I also want to replace the tuners on this bass. I'd like to have the new tuners on it before I install any long-term strings.
 
#150
Another data point. I have an Ibanez SR300 (HH). Love the slim neck but not so keen on the twangy sounds I get. These are completely tamed by TI Jazz Flats and I love the result.

Second favourites are TI Jazz Rounds on an older PJ SR300. Best of both pickup layouts. :)
 
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#155
Hello fellow TI low-end friends!
I am in pursuit of a set of strings that will have to fit some 3-point specific requirements.

I got an old 1979 P bass that has been used for a long long time, overall I am a bit scared of that trust rod, especially after almost 40 years of adjustments. That same bass has the original frets that I would love to keep going and going for many more years.

Do you guys think the TI being a string with less tension and being softer (nickel just like the frets) would help the neck and keep the frets alive for a longer time ?
The 3rd point is my love for low action, having less tension would it be a problem for someone rocking his action below 2mm ?

Haven't played TIs in 20 years but recently found them near me at sale for 55€ and it seems like a great deal. My Rotos 77 are completely out of this equation and GHS Precision Flats are my 2nd option.

Any feedback?

Carlos//
 
#156
Carlos Azevedo said:
Hello fellow TI low-end friends!
I am in pursuit of a set of strings that will have to fit some 3-point specific requirements.

I got an old 1979 P bass that has been used for a long long time, overall I am a bit scared of that trust rod, especially after almost 40 years of adjustments. That same bass has the original frets that I would love to keep going and going for many more years.

Do you guys think the TI being a string with less tension and being softer (nickel just like the frets) would help the neck and keep the frets alive for a longer time ?
The 3rd point is my love for low action, having less tension would it be a problem for someone rocking his action below 2mm ?

Haven't played TIs in 20 years but recently found them near me at sale for 55€ and it seems like a great deal. My Rotos 77 are completely out of this equation and GHS Precision Flats are my 2nd option.

Any feedback?

Carlos//
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Hi Carlos.

GHS P Flats have a lot more tension than TI. To the point that you have to adjust the truss rod significantly. Never played Rotos 77.

As for tension, depends on what you like. For me, TI Flats have the perfect tension. The other strings have too much, not the other way around.

Definitely doable with action below 2mm at the 12th fret. Also depends on your technique and how well the bass accepts low action.

My Maruszczyk Sputnik had the action at 1.5mm, I think. No problem for that bass.
My 1980 Yamaha Pulser can't handle that type action, however. Both with TI's.

As for fret wear, I don't know.
 
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#157
J_Bass said:
Hi Carlos.

GHS P Flats have a lot more tension than TI. To the point that you have to adjust the truss rod significantly. Never played Rotos 77.

As for tension, depends on what you like. For me, TI Flats have the perfect tension. The other strings have too much, not the other way around.

Definitely doable with action below 2mm at the 12th fret. Also depends on your technique and how well the bass accepts low action.

My Maruszczyk Sputnik had the action at 1.5mm, I think. No problem for that bass.
My 1980 Yamaha Pulser can't handle that type action, however. Both with TI's.

As for fret wear, I don't know.
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Thank you for your feedback, it was really informative.
That being said, after reading that you use yours at 1.5mm (and having mine with a decent fret job and aiming for a bit higher than that) I will definitively get a set and test it out!
 
#158
jastraw said:
I recently got TI Jazz Flats on my G&l L2000. My first time using them. Simply awesome.

I want to sample them on my other basses. 4 or 5 of them. What type of permanent issue or damage will I cause my single beloved set by taking them on and off half a dozen times?
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Just about new string time for my L2K. Would love to hear what they sound like!
 

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