[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1009143' date='Nov 1 2010, 11:15 PM']Thomastiks are usually thought to be safe through the body. However I have twice had an A string break at the bridge.[/quote]
Ooo, they ain't cheap either!! Maybe roundwounds on a Tele bass ain't so bad after all - just roll the tone switch up to 3 with the foam and its flatwoundish, I might try the TI's at a later date. Thanks for letting me know