TI flats question

[Junebug]

So I have a P bass that I would like to string with TI JF344's.
Ok, the nut on the P is cut for string gauge 45-65-85-105.
I'm worried about the major difference in guage.
Is there a special way to install these strings?
Is it OK for the TI's to flap around in the larger nut slots?
Do I need to get a new nut cut?
Any advice greatly appreciated

 

[Root 5]

Hi!
TIs are 43-100. You won't need to cut a new nut; it isn't a great enough difference to require it.

Some people are proponents of 'crimping' strings before installing them; with Pyramid strings it's mandatory.

I don't think crimping's necessary with TIs but there's no harm in doing it. You put a sharp bend in the string and then cut it to length approximately an inch past the crimp.

TIs are 'looser' than other flats. But in IMO they're not over-cooked spaghetti noodles as some would have you believe.

You'll be fine.

 

[JMacBass65]

What he said.

 

[jmlee]

What he said he said.

 

[Klonk]

Yep. I've gone from LaBella 760M (052-110) to TIs on several basses w/o a problem

 

[iiipopes]

Make sure the leader is long enough to go about three wraps on the G & D strings for stability, and is long enough to come down the post to just barely touching the bushing on the A string, and the E string is positioned so it has about the same down angle from the nut to the tuner post as the A string so it doesn't bind.

 

[Slowpicker]

TIs are 43-100. You won't need to cut a new nut; it isn't a great enough difference to require it.

I always thought that it will have a negative impact (with regards to wear and sound) in case the grooves are too large for thinner strings.

In my case the A string does not perfectly fit into the nut groove. There is a tiny little space left, enough to move the string a bit (really not much, can hardly be seen). Problem?

 

[Bassamatic]

If the nut is properly cut, the groove is tapered towards the bottom. With the added down tension from properly installing the strings on the tuners, there is no problem. I have switched to the TIs on several basses without issue.(And with great results!)

 

[SirMjac28]

I also agree with what he said.

 

[DavC]

I adjusted my neck I tiny bit , ... since the strings have little lower than normal tension ...