Want to try La Bella flats - LTF vs. DTF

[sonic boogaloo]

not much in it.

the DTFs sound (slightly) better but the LTFs play better.

i like both.

 

[BASS YODA]

 

[BassicJazzy]

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That's a good chart. I have the Chromes on one fretless and the LTFs on my P bass clone. I'm curious about the lighter tension versions of the D'Addario Chromes, there are two available. There's the super light and the special light. The super light has tension similar to round wounds, possibly as low as the TI Jazz Flats. I have seen comments on TB with some saying they are too flexible. Any input on this?

 

[Prodigus Filius]

Tensions for D'addario Chromes Super Lights and Custom

ECB80

Gauges 40 60 75 95
EADG

E1/.095/36.20lbf
A1/.075/40.30lbf
D2/.060/48.10lbf
G2/.040/37.80lbf

TT = 162.40lbf

ECB84

Gauges 40 60 80 100

E1/.100/40.30lbf
A1/.080/45.70lbf
D2/.060/48.10lbf
G2/.040/37.80lbf

TT = 171.90lbf

And TI Jazz Flats JF344

Gauges 43 56 70 100

EADG

E1/.100/34.39lbf
A1/.070/31.30lbf
D2/.056/37.47lbf
G2/.043/37.03lbf

TT = 140.00lbf

As can be seen, the TI Jazz flats have considerably less tension than both of the Chromes sets. Not to mention the greater flexibility and suppleness due to contruction.

 

[BassicJazzy]

Tensions for D'addario Chromes Super Lights and Custom

ECB80

Gauges 40 60 75 95
EADG

E1/.095/36.20lbf
A1/.075/40.30lbf
D2/.060/48.10lbf
G2/.040/37.80lbf

TT = 162.40lbf

ECB84

Gauges 40 60 80 100

E1/.100/40.30lbf
A1/.080/45.70lbf
D2/.060/48.10lbf
G2/.040/37.80lbf

TT = 171.90lbf

And TI Jazz Flats JF344

Gauges 43 56 70 100

EADG

E1/.100/34.39lbf
A1/.070/31.30lbf
D2/.056/37.47lbf
G2/.043/37.03lbf

TT = 140.00lbf

As can be seen, the TI Jazz flats have considerably less tension than both of the Chromes sets. Not to mention the greater flexibility and suppleness due to contruction.

Thank you very much for that info. I have Sadowsky Black Label SS medium rounds now, came with my MetroExpress 4 string. Sadowsky doesn't publish tension data, but they are hex core, tapered core strings. If I had to guess I would think they'd total 150 - 160 lbs total tension? Do you have any info, anything you're ever seen on these?

 

[Prodigus Filius]

Thank you very much for that info. I have Sadowsky Black Label SS medium rounds now, came with my MetroExpress 4 string. Sadowsky doesn't publish tension data, but they are hex core, tapered core strings. If I had to guess I would think they'd total 150 - 160 lbs total tension? Do you have any info, anything you're ever seen on these?

No info on Sadowsky's.
michael_t might though

 

[Prodigus Filius]

A set of custom Chromes singles in the following gauges, gets you closer to the total tension of TI's and La Bella LTF's ( total tension of LTF-4A at 34" scale = 139.90lbf) but of course will not feel as flexible or supple as those strings)

D'addario Chromes Singles
Gauges 40 55 70 95

EADG

E1/.095/36.20lbf
A1/.070/35.46lbf
D2/.055/38.60lbf
G2/.040/37.80lbf

TT = 148.06lbf