TI Jazz Flats Long Scale set with the .72 super long scale A?

I've read this from a couple people (can't find the threads anymore) about mixing the jf344 TI jazz flat set with the A string of the super long. The A string .70 of the standard long scale set is so weak and anemic and has the lowest tension of the whole set 31 lbs. The .72 of the super long scale is 35 lbs which is on par with the 37, 37, 34 lbs of the long scale set.

has anyone ever tried this? how does it sound? Does the A make that much a difference?

 

so what you are saying is the tension is higher due to the longer scale length, and all things being equal scale wise they would be equal tension. still the .02 extra thickness might add a little girth.

great point though jason, i would love to hear others.

 

i've been thinking about this more and more. the super long set has .44 .57 .72 .96 and the long scale set has .43 .56 .70 .100. I would keep the Long scale .43 and .100 and grab the .57 and .72 to get a little more heft in the D and A strings. I realize per Jason that the tension would be the same, but i'm hoping the .02 on the A will give it a little more body, i've always felt that string was so weak compared to the others no matter how low to the pole pieces i try to get it (to get higher output).

i emailed TI about a larger guage JF344 set and they responded if they ever re-evaluate their bass strings line they will take that in to account. Maybe we should start a petition?

 

in the high register? i play bass man, i live in first and second position, i'm not worried about how it sounds past the 12th fret. And those notes don't have the depth and thickness the other 3 strings do. I'm not sure how you setup your basses, but i go by the fender guide and if i lower the TI A string to get more output i get buzz city on every note, no thanks.

haha jason this is awesome, others are doing the same thing. The G string doesn't bother me because 43 is pretty thick for that light set, but the A at 70 is tiny. I might have to order this wacky set from you, just gotta sell some stuff beforehand.

 

ah Pier i am mostly a Jazz and R&B guy, no beatles here the only time i go up high is for a solo, the rest of the time it's groove duty

yes they are wonderful strings, beautiful tone and very unique, i have to hand it to them, nothing else feels or sounds like them. i have bought and sold so many sets probably 20 since i got my fender jazz, i love them, i hate them, i love them, i hate them.

i just had and sold a set and here i am trying to get more. Pier I tune down a half step on all strings so i can get my low Eb without having to get a 5 string, so understand that as well.

 

Pier all your persuading has me jonesing again for these things. i must get used to the lower tension and just keep them for a couple of months and suck it up.

Also i will get the .72 A string and do a compare contrast. i'm hoping that .02 gives me just enough girth to make it work.

 

placed the order with BSO today, in the meantime i've taken off my pryamids and put on labella 760fl to get used to the lower tension.

 

if you know how to setup a bass correctly you don't get string buzz anywhere, just like TI. they are fine, i've used them in the past, but once they go dead they don't have much hi-mids or treble, so i'm not in love with the way they sit in the mix. they have a little low mid/bass punch to them (the FL set) and are very flexible for a hex core. For me if i'm doing that low of tension i might as well go TI and get that great midrange.

 

Pier It could have been the spring rattling on the screw if the saddle was all the way outc I've had that happen before.

But I've owned 10-15 sets of FL and never had the problem that person has, which leads me to believe the problem is them not the strings.