TI Jazz rounds

[mdogs]

I have used the JR364 (extra long 36") on a regular Jazz bass with no problem at all. Assuming your tuning posts are standard Fender-type ones, not skinny like Hofner ones, there is no problem at all winding the extra length around them. The feel/stiffness is like that of a regular light gauge roundwound, not super-floppy, but still with the suppleness and gorgeously mellow musical tones of the TIJRs.

Thanks, it’s a normal Fender size post, this is what I needed.

 

[dedpool1052]

Thanks, it’s a normal Fender size post, this is what I needed.

You shouldn't have any problems then.

It's when you have a 3/8" tuner and a heavier gauge string that you can have issues. Unless you have a bridge with thru-body stringing to eat up some extra length.



I remember a story of some poster here, who had a Sadowsky 5, with 3/8" tuners, and a topload bridge.
They were trying to use regular long scale DRs (38" wrap length), and the B string kept breaking at the post.
They blamed it on DRs QC

 

[mdogs]

Good point about the string through, I forgot the bass I plan on putting them on has string through because I never use it.

Also, 10 years or so ago, DR did have a quality issue with B strings breaking. Don’t known if it’s related, but it was a thing.

You shouldn't have any problems then.

It's when you have a 3/8" tuner and a heavier gauge string that you can have issues. Unless you have a bridge with thru-body stringing to eat up some extra length.



I remember a story of some poster here, who had a Sadowsky 5, with 3/8" tuners, and a topload bridge.
They were trying to use regular long scale DRs (38" wrap length), and the B string kept breaking at the post.
They blamed it on DRs QC

 

[drumvsbass]

Have you possibly tried the TI Super Alloy or Powerbass? I used to use the Powerbass strings tuned to C# standard, A little floppy but usable. Dropping just a half step should be no problem.

 

[mdogs]

Have you possibly tried the TI Super Alloy or Powerbass? I used to use the Powerbass strings tuned to C# standard, A little floppy but usable. Dropping just a half step should be no problem.

They are not the same.

 

[sunbeast]

Ok, it isn't "multiple turns" at full thickness, but it does transition to full thickness before leaving the tuner. This is a SS Lo-Riders 95 E.

[The string behind it is a roto. This is a Squier CV '51.]View attachment 4581393

BUT,
what I did on the Ric doesn't apply as well as I thought to this case because the Ric's E tuner is a lot farther from the nut. I apologize for that.
On the 33.25" scale Ric, the 36" scale TIJR E string just barely touched the metal of the post. It did not go around.

Interesting- are you sure this is the long-scale Lo-Rider set? I have DRs on a few Fender-type basses (with top-loading bridges) and the full taper ends basically right at the backside of the tuner for the E string (there is some curve at the transition, but much less than in your picture). It may be less of an issue at a .095 gauge than my typical .105, but it does surprise me to see that

 

[LetItGrowTone]

Interesting- are you sure this is the long-scale Lo-Rider set? I have DRs on a few Fender-type basses (with top-loading bridges) and the full taper ends basically right at the backside of the tuner for the E string (there is some curve at the transition, but much less than in your picture). It may be less of an issue at a .095 gauge than my typical .105, but it does surprise me to see that

"Long Scale Set - 4-String 40-095". I checked the invoice.