TI Jazz Rounds are dangerous. Heed my warning.

[bassist4dalord]

Are you going to do your own setup? If you're having someone else do it, tell them the strings are super low tension, and have them let the neck settle a bit before they finish dialing it in. My first set, I had someone else do the setup, and then I needed to go and adjust their setup afterwards.

Changing strings and doing basic setups for same are quite easy to do. Saves a bunch of money and you get to dial it in just right, too.

I can do some of the basics but I think I’ll leave this one to a guitar tech. This bass could use some fret end touch-ups and things of that nature; things I don’t have the tools or experience for.

I appreciate the insight, though!

 

[Jeff Scott]

I can do some of the basics but I think I’ll leave this one to a guitar tech. This bass could use some fret end touch-ups and things of that nature; things I don’t have the tools or experience for.

I appreciate the insight, though!

 

[g-dude]

I can do some of the basics but I think I’ll leave this one to a guitar tech. This bass could use some fret end touch-ups and things of that nature; things I don’t have the tools or experience for.

I appreciate the insight, though!

As long as you know how to do truss rod, action, and intonation, you’ll be able to handle any post setup adjustments just fine in case it settles a bit more.

 

[micguy]

Once you go flat, you never go back!

For some of us, any attempts we've made at going flat have been utter failures. I simply can not play strings that feel like that. I hear other guys play them that sound marvelous. I'm just not going to be one of those guys.

 

[Petethebassman]

I have used TI Jazz Rounds before and loved them, so when I bought this 1980 Jazz Bass last week I thought that those strings could be a great match with this bass. Well, I was right- great tone and feel, the growl is there if I dig in a bit, these intonate great and the low tension lets me use subtle vibrato and bends. In all, these strings are very expressive and flexible tonally as they respond very well to changes in dynamics and technique.

 

[JPK_DK]

Do they make a 35” 5 string set?

Not through the whole thread yet, so not sure you ever got an answer...

Yes, the JR345 (43-51-68-89-118)

 

[Root 5]

Other strings, such at D’Addario, Ernie Balls, and even Optima round wounds suddenly felt abrasive and stiff under my right hand. Under my left hand, they felt draggy - as if I was running sandpaper across wood, or had fingertips made of Velcro.

Likely been mentioned already: they use a smaller gauge wrap wire on Jazz Rounds and it makes them feel much smoother than conventional rounds. Great string.

 

[Root 5]

Here's the TI-JR .089 E string next to the Smith Nickel Burners 80\100:

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Great pics. Thank you!

 

[Root 5]

Do TI jazz rounds have a thinner sound because of the thinner gauge?

Absolutely not. And any lack of bottom end ( if that's what you hear ) can be compensated for at the amp & onboard controls

 

[marchone]

It’s not like changing batteries.

Whomever mentioned needing a fresh set up when changing strings is on the mark. It’s tedious but oftentimes necessary. Gauge and tension can be very different.

I have TI JF344 flats on my Precision and Jazz basses for a couple of years now. I don’t want to change them till a string breaks. That’s how much I like them. I’ve had Rotosound 66s on my Telecaster since it was new decades ago. I want to try a longer lasting set of roundwounds for it. If TI rounds are easier on my fingers that’d be a plus.

So, now I have sets of TI JR344 rounds and Hellborg Dogal JH171 rounds now in a drawer waiting to try out on three different basses.

The permutations are endless.

 

[Swift713]

I recently bought an Ibanez EHB1005SMS which was strung with TI Jazz rounds. I love how easy they were to play, and so did my tendons, but the B string rattled an awful lot and the overall tone was anemic and lacked detail and depth. I did loosen the truss rod and raised the B string but this didn’t help much and had no effect on the tone. I switched over to my standard Ernie Ball Regular Slinky’s which have much more depth and detail to my ear but they feel like anchor chains for an aircraft carrier in comparison. I may try putting the JR’s back on or perhaps those DR Sunbeams.

 

[Jinbu]

I recently bought an Ibanez EHB1005SMS which was strung with TI Jazz rounds. I love how easy they were to play, and so did my tendons, but the B string rattled an awful lot and the overall tone was anemic and lacked detail and depth. I did loosen the truss rod and raised the B string but this didn’t help much and had no effect on the tone. I switched over to my standard Ernie Ball Regular Slinky’s which have much more depth and detail to my ear but they feel like anchor chains for an aircraft carrier in comparison. I may try putting the JR’s back on or perhaps those DR Sunbeams.

Sunbeams are doing well on mine.
Though I do set up my basses to be clanky, but it could probably be dialed in to play clean.

 

[Swift713]

Sunbeams are doing well on mine.
Though I do set up my basses to be clanky, but it could probably be dialed in to play clean.

I spend a fair bit of my time playing unplugged or so quietly that string/fret noise is a factor. I like it clean.

 

[Energy]

After readig through this thread I ordered a set of TIJR's 3 weeks ago and put them on my 1965 Jazz Bass which had TI Flats on it before. I must say I'm impressed. Everything good that's been said here about the TIJR's is true. The strings are great. I'm lucky to live in Germany, the TI's are around 50 Euros over here.

 

[Petethebassman]

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After readig through this thread I ordered a set of TIJR's 3 weeks ago and put them on my 1965 Jazz Bass which had TI Flats on it before. I must say I'm impressed. Everything good that's been said here about the TIJR's is true. The strings are great. I'm lucky to live in Germany, the TI's are around 50 Euros over here.

The music store retail price here in Finland is 43€ for a TI JR344 set.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

I have TI Flats as my go to string for my CV60’s Pbass and my American Fender Geddy Lee Jazz. I use a round on my G string like BrownMark .
Anyway, I recently picked up a Carvin SB5000 & it quickly has become my favorite 5 string I’ve ever encountered. I want to try the TI Jazz Rounds on it. What gauge did you buy that has green wraps?
Isn’t there a gauge that comes with light blue wraps or am I mistaken?
How do you find the B string and the slap tone?

1 year later…. I ended up selling the Carvin SB and the Fender Geddy Lee. Replaced them with A StingRay5 Special, Sandberg TM-5 Ida , and a Short Scale StingRay.
I also purchased some new but used TI Jazz Rounds from someone who didn’t get along with the low tension. I’ve had them on my Sandberg for maybe 2months and I absolutely love them!!
Perfect match . Just like the TI flats on my CV60’s P.
I’m never changing these strings unless they just wear out.

Like the OP stated, they have ruined my hands and fingers so to speak. move had to order the lightest gauge Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats and Short Scale Super Slinkys for my other 2 basses. Higher gauges just don’t work for me any more.

Flexibility , and super responsiveness seem to sweeten the notes .

 

[Nashrakh]

So, now I have sets of TI JR344 rounds and Hellborg Dogal JH171 rounds now in a drawer waiting to try out on three different basses.

Have you had a chance to A/B those sets yet?

I'm a recent convert to the Dogal Hellborgs (the 6-string set in particular, apparently my prayers have been answered), very pricey but amazing feel (super smooth, very easy to bend), the most tonally balanced set I've ever played (I've wanted to open a thread about them with a small review, but I tend to forget). However, I have no experience with the TI rounds, just their flats, and the Dogals are in the same ballpark tensionwise, if not lower tension even (then again, the TI rounds are a lot smaller in diameter than the flats, I think). How do they stack up against them?

 

[marchone]

Have you had a chance to A/B those sets yet?

I'm a recent convert to the Dogal Hellborgs (the 6-string set in particular, apparently my prayers have been answered), very pricey but amazing feel (super smooth, very easy to bend), the most tonally balanced set I've ever played (I've wanted to open a thread about them with a small review, but I tend to forget). However, I have no experience with the TI rounds, just their flats, and the Dogals are in the same ballpark tensionwise, if not lower tension even (then again, the TI rounds are a lot smaller in diameter than the flats, I think). How do they stack up against them?

No, not yet. The last month has been personally hectic with houseguests galore, and then Covid/Omicron.

I may wait another month as I have a Sadowsky Will Lee RW4 coming in July.

 

[wjl]

Oh, and I have to say, I put Rotosound 66s on my bass once and immediately removed them once I tuned them up. Definitely not for me.

Loved those when I was younger. And wasn't that also the one which Jaco played?

Anyway: having (the original) Fender roundwounds on my fretless Squier P. How do TIs compare to them? A bit expensive just to try, although I also have Thomastiks on my upright (costly enough, but still cheaper than most)...

 

[g-dude]

Loved those when I was younger. And wasn't that also the one which Jaco played?

Anyway: having (the original) Fender roundwounds on my fretless Squier P. How do TIs compare to them? A bit expensive just to try, although I also have Thomastiks on my upright (costly enough, but still cheaper than most)...

The Fender strings are really nothing like TI Jazz Rounds at all.

The Fender strings just feel like normal strings. TIJRs feel like something special.