cocco Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 As the title says, I've ordered myself some Thomastik Jazz flats after reading this thread http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f16/confessions-flatwound-convert-519803/ I hope I get on with them, I ordered x-long as they're going on my string-thru lakland, also hoping that's right :/. I'm a long time Rotosound Swingbass player so it's a massive leap into the unknown for me. I'll let you know how I get on. Nervous excitement is building!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I put flats on my p bass recently, first time I've ever tried them. Absolutely great sound, especially for one of the bands I'm in. Sound even more lovely through the Ampeg cab I've just bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) TI Jazz Flats are all I use. I love em. I've had a set on one of my precisions for over six years and they sound glorious. Once you have got used to the tension of the strings you won't want to use anything else. Good choice my friend! Edited March 20, 2013 by Hutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Love flatwounds, got one of my two P-Basses strung with them right now. The Thomastiks are great, especially if you like lower tension (or compliance or whatever!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1363721090' post='2016582'] Love flatwounds, got one of my two P-Basses strung with them right now. The Thomastiks are great, especially if you like lower tension (or compliance or whatever!!). [/quote] TI Flats are low tension but high compliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1363721317' post='2016587'] TI Flats are low tension but high compliance. [/quote] Not at all clued up on the science of anything string wise, what's the difference here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1363723456' post='2016641'] Not at all clued up on the science of anything string wise, what's the difference here? [/quote] [url="http://liutaiomottola.com/myth/perception.htm"]http://liutaiomottola.com/myth/perception.htm[/url] and other pages at that site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1363723750' post='2016650'] [url="http://liutaiomottola.com/myth/perception.htm"]http://liutaiomottol.../perception.htm[/url] and other pages at that site. [/quote] Cheers! Just saw the word 'compliance' getting tossed around the other day and figured I was wrong to be calling it 'tension'. I need to read. In any case the Thomastiks are lovely strings. Also can't recommend the Status Hotwire flats enough either, superb and incredible affordable as flats go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Another convert here. Not going back to rounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Same here. Bought a set of TI flats for my ibby a few years ago & wouldn't change back to rounds. I love how long they last for too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1363718793' post='2016535'] I ordered x-long as they're going on my string-thru lakland, also hoping that's right. [/quote] I'm a huge fan of flats, and I really don't want to worry you, but I'd hesitate to use flats in a string-through-body situation. I'm sure it varies hugely with different manufacturers and gauges, but flats don't often respond well to sharp changes in angle. If you can still change your order, you may want to consider doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1363724441' post='2016664'] I love how long they last for too! [/quote] +1 Plus they sound lush, they don't rip your fingers to shreds and they don't wear your frets as quickly. What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1363718793' post='2016535'] ... I ordered x-long as they're going on my string-thru lakland, also hoping that's right :/.... [/quote] [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1363724543' post='2016667'] I'm a huge fan of flats, and I really don't want to worry you, but I'd hesitate to use flats in a string-through-body situation. I'm sure it varies hugely with different manufacturers and gauges, but flats don't often respond well to sharp changes in angle. If you can still change your order, you may want to consider doing that. [/quote] Jack's correct that flats are less keen on the break angle of through-body stringing and may be more likely to break at the bridge. However, having tried it with several kinds of flats I'd say TIs are safest in that way. I'd still always string through bridge myself as I've never found any advantage to through-body stringing. Edited March 19, 2013 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) [size=4][quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1363724543' post='2016667'] ...I'd hesitate to use flats in a string-through-body situation... ...flats don't often respond well to sharp changes in angle. [/quote] Sadly, this can be true:[/size] Edited March 19, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363724575' post='2016669'] +1 Plus they sound lush, they don't rip your fingers to shreds and they don't wear your frets as quickly. What's not to like? [/quote] The only thing I could think of was "the price". But considering I went through 2-3 packs of rounds a year at £15-20 a set, they're a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1363725205' post='2016688'] The only thing I could think of was "the price". But considering I went through 2-3 packs of rounds a year at £15-20 a set, they're a bargain! [/quote] I'm using Lakland Joe Osborn Signature Flats - they are made by GHS. Apparently these are similar, and not that expensive: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300694949773?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2649[/url] Edited March 19, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363725578' post='2016697'] I'm using Lakland Joe Osborn Signature Flats - they are made by GHS. Apparently these are similar, and not that expensive: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300694949773?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2649[/url] [/quote] Bargain! I got a set of TI JF344s here... http://www.stringbusters.com/Ko-Bespoke/productlist.asp?cat=1/BASS%20STRINGS/BASS%20STRINGS%20THOMASTIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Good God, they're not cheap are they..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I think it will be okay, the bass can do either through or over. Depending on how it went I was thinking of putting some on my T-40, which only does through body :/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1363726259' post='2016715'] I think it will be okay, the bass can do either through or over. [/quote] Oh well, no problemo, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363726119' post='2016711'] Good God, they're not cheap are they..? [/quote] They are in the long term though, aren't they. Flats are keepers; you just rent rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363726119' post='2016711'] Good God, they're not cheap are they..? [/quote] I've got a set of TI Flats still going strong after 8 years though. Very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1363726612' post='2016725'] They are in the long term though, aren't they. Flats are keepers; you just rent rounds. [/quote] 'Tis true, but my Laklands are great and cost me around £28 - imported from Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363726860' post='2016737'] 'Tis true, but my Laklands are great and cost me around £28 - imported from Chicago. [/quote] They will also last for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363726119' post='2016711'] Good God, they're not cheap are they..? [/quote] Considering that rounds was costing me @ £50 a year, I've saved a small fortune (I bought them in January 2010 & never replaced them, not even the G). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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