TI Flats vs the world...

#81
Elder Rynok said:
Hey, you admitted your mistake. What's funny is I looked at the tensions earlier this week, did the math for 140, but didn't even question what you said. I gave you too much love because I respected your opinion on Chromes.

Okay, well, I just ordered some TIs to try, but you describing them as similar to Sadowsky Blues concerns me now as I hated the Sadowsky Blues. I have 2 packs I bought and never used. They were actually the flats I tried first 2 years ago, before I tried the Dunlops. The sounded good, but never bit well when I dug in.
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Where did you order from? You might be able to email them (or go into your account) and change the order if you want to. The Precision Flats would be cheaper to try first.

The thing is, I read the numbers on the chart like three times, going back and forth between tabs and typing them into my post (format didn't allow for an easy copy and paste). They were higher than I remembered, so I looked carefully at the chart to make sure I was reading in the correct units. Never noticed, after I clicked on the link (which read "Jazz Flat Wound | Thomastik-Infeld Vienna"), that there was a scroll bar at the right or that I was reading the chart for the wrong set of strings.
 
#82
porterbass said:
The new Sadowsky Blue Label Flats (out since last fall) are different than the old version that you have. There's plenty of info and feedback on the new ones here on TB.

Regarding the two sets of the old Blue Label version that you have, there are several here who I'm sure would LOVE to buy them from you. @ljazz being one of those.
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Man I hate when companies re-release things with the same names... NVIDIA!!!!
MarkA said:
Where did you order from? You might be able to email them (or go into your account) and change the order if you want to. The Precision Flats would be cheaper to try first.

The thing is, I read the numbers on the chart like three times, going back and forth between tabs and typing them into my post (format didn't allow for an easy copy and paste). They were higher than I remembered, so I looked carefully at the chart to make sure I was reading in the correct units. Never noticed, after I clicked on the link (which read "Jazz Flat Wound | Thomastik-Infeld Vienna"), that there was a scroll bar at the right or that I was reading the chart for the wrong set of strings.
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Amazon, and it's too late. That was part of why I ordered them next, was because Amazon had free 1 day shipping on TIs, while bassstringsonline was gonna be at least 3 for the Precision Flats. I guess I can always just return them, but I don't know... I hate wasting money. If my wife knew how much I've been spending on strings, I don't think she'd be as proud that I agreed not to buy a new bass until after she gets her truck.
 
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#83
Elder Rynok said:
...Amazon, and it's too late. That was part of why I ordered them next, was because Amazon had free 1 day shipping on TIs, while bassstringsonline was gonna be at least 3 for the Precision Flats. I guess I can always just return them, but I don't know... I hate wasting money. If my wife knew how much I've been spending on strings, I don't think she'd be as proud that I agreed not to buy a new bass until after she gets her truck.
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1) Trucks cost more than strings. 2) She's getting a new truck. 3) You might like them. 4) You will have tried the strings.

If you really don't like them, you can sell them in the classifieds here -- you'll take a hit, but it won't be a total loss (and you'll have learned something about the strings and what works for you, which you might always wonder about, otherwise).
 
#84
MarkA said:
1) Trucks cost more than strings. 2) She's getting a new truck. 3) You might like them. 4) You will have tried the strings.

If you really don't like them, you can sell them in the classifieds here -- you'll take a hit, but it won't be a total loss (and you'll have learned something about the strings and what works for you, which you might always wonder about, otherwise).
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Sorry, I forgot to put /sarcasm on my post.
 
#85
Elder Rynok said:
Hey, you admitted your mistake. What's funny is I looked at the tensions earlier this week, did the math for 140, but didn't even question what you said. I gave you too much love because I respected your opinion on Chromes.

Okay, well, I just ordered some TIs to try, but you describing them as similar to Sadowsky Blues concerns me now as I hated the Sadowsky Blues. I have 2 packs I bought and never used. They were actually the flats I tried first 2 years ago, before I tried the Dunlops. The sounded good, but never bit well when I dug in.
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porterbass said:
The new Sadowsky Blue Label Flats (out since last fall) are different than the old version that you have. There's plenty of info and feedback on the new ones here on TB.

Regarding the two sets of the old Blue Label version that you have, there are several here who I'm sure would LOVE to buy them from you. @ljazz being one of those.
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@porterbass ...... You rock! Thanks for thinking of me!

@Elder Rynok......... Please let me know if you still have them, and want to part ways with them! What gauge?
 
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#86
I've had a set of TI flats on my Caprice for about 6 months now. I really wanted to like flats for a while. I had tried Labella Deep Talkin' flats a couple times and never got used to the (VERY!) high tension, although those are obviously some great strings with a huge and loyal following.

The TIs are the floppiest strings I've ever used. That probably makes it sound like you have some wet noodles laid over your fretboard, but in all honesty it probably isn't that much different from other sets of flats. I like my action pretty low, and I have a relatively light touch even when I'm playing percussive stuff. I typically like my relief set at .010, and I had to raise it to .012 with the TIs. Likewise, my preferred saddle height is 5mm at the E string, 4mm at the A and D strings, and 3mm at the G. I had to raise those all by 1mm to make it play clean. SO... y'know, not earth shattering, but definitely feels different than what I prefer.

They sound fantastic and were totally worth the cash and effort. They are literally the only set of strings I've ever used that sounds better as they wear in, even after the first month of heavy use. They feel great. They added a lot of "touch sensitivity" to that particular bass. Prior to the TIs, I had been using mostly stainless steel rounds, and I always favored both pickups full up. Since the switch, I've been finding more usable tones via the pickup blending. The neck and bridge pickups sound better soloed, and at most of the blend combinations.

As always, different strokes for different folks, there are a lot of options out there for players nowadays, blah blah yadda yadda.
 
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MarkA said:
D'oh! Now my sarcasm detector's not working. Time for a break and a snack.
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Grab your snickers and enjoy, you've earned it. I always order 2 sets of everything (breakage, dead string from factory, or I fall in love). Not to mention 3 of my basses are top tuners and 2 are 2+2 tuners, so i can try the sets on each bass if need be. I will try 1 set on my P-bass first, then depending on how it feels, I'll trim it for the Ric to try there, but I'll keep one in package just in case. I'm kind of skeptical again, and more excited to order some Precision Flats.
 
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FWIW, excerpted from a Bass Strings Online review of the TI Flats:

...They have a distinct mids boost that can't be beaten in the stage mix. I use mainly fingers, but some songs demand using a pick. The TI's are wonderful with either...
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Not my review, don't know the guy, but there you go!
 
#92
MarkA said:
FWIW, excerpted from a Bass Strings Online review of the TI Flats:

...They have a distinct mids boost that can't be beaten in the stage mix. I use mainly fingers, but some songs demand using a pick. The TI's are wonderful with either...
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Not my review, don't know the guy, but there you go!
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I just listened back to a recording of last night's gig with the Pressurewounds. Man, they sounded good in the mix. Can't tell if the sound guy had me louder than normal, or just if they just fit that perfectly.
 
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Is anyone using Ti's on an Alembic, Wal or an ACG with a filter preamp? I'm curious if it'd be a worthwhile experiment? I'm currently using DR Highbeams but I've been curious about TI's and their sound description. I'm just not sure if they'd make any difference due to the filter pre? Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
#94
WaldoNova said:
Is anyone using Ti's on an Alembic, Wal or an ACG with a filter preamp? I'm curious if it'd be a worthwhile experiment? I'm currently using DR Highbeams but I've been curious about TI's and their sound description. I'm just not sure if they'd make any difference due to the filter pre? Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Yes, TI Jazz Flats on my Alembics with onboard filters, and also on my Rick Turner basses... I use an outboard resonant low-pass filter on them.
 
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#95
Elder Rynok said:
Hey, you admitted your mistake. What's funny is I looked at the tensions earlier this week, did the math for 140, but didn't even question what you said. I gave you too much love because I respected your opinion on Chromes.

Okay, well, I just ordered some TIs to try, but you describing them as similar to Sadowsky Blues concerns me now as I hated the Sadowsky Blues. I have 2 packs I bought and never used. They were actually the flats I tried first 2 years ago, before I tried the Dunlops. The sounded good, but never bit well when I dug in.
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Only way to find out is to try them, give them a while for the new string sound to go and try them in a band mix, there heavy mids means you can be either supportive or you can stand out in the mix ,if you don't like them then you will be able to sell them on easily
 
#97
ljazz said:
Holy crap!..... I kinda want to jump for joy, but I'd probably jinx it.... Please let me know!
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I must of used 1 black somewhere:
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#99
Highly recommend Sadowsky black label flat and fender 9050 .

I have Ti flat on my P and ibby SR300E, Ti tone is great match with fender 63 pup and sound unexpectedly wonderful with ibby powerspan pup !!!!
 
#100
WaldoNova said:
So do they sound any better than any of the other strings you've tried on the Alembic? Or do you just prefer the feel of the TI's?
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That's a harder question to answer... I can only say conclusively that I like the the way they sound on my basses better than the other flats I've tried, which include; D'Addario Chromes, and Pyramid Gold flats. The playability is hands-down better with the softer tension TI's, but taking that out of the equation (which is hard...) the sound still wins.
 
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