Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats

graphs · September 11th, 2008, 10:08 AM

I just bought a set of these for my Precision after months of trying to justify the cost. Well, it turns they are justifyable. The feel of these strings is unlike any other I've tried! Most notable difference is how much lower the tension is compared to the D'Addario's I had on there previous. They are just a pleasure to play and they sound GREAT!!

At just over $60CAN, it was a tough pill to swallow but knowing now how good they actually are, I'd do again without hesitation. In fact, I probably will when these bite the dust.

Highly recommended!

Ken Baker · September 11th, 2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by graphs

I just bought a set of these for my Precision after months of trying to justify the cost. Well, it turns they are justifyable. The feel of these strings is unlike any other I've tried! Most notable difference is how much lower the tension is compared to the D'Addario's I had on there previous. They are just a pleasure to play and they sound GREAT!!

At just over $60CAN, it was a tough pill to swallow but knowing now how good they actually are, I'd do again without hesitation. In fact, I probably will when these bite the dust.

Highly recommended!

I don't know how often you're used to changing strings, but you may forget how by the time these might - and I stress might - need to be changed. They'll start getting broken in a few weeks down the road, then just go on for years.

Ken...

graphs · September 11th, 2008, 11:06 AM

i like the sound of that! i usually keep my bass strings for about a year unless they develop tuning issues.

jamerson never changed his strings!

Tim Armstrong · September 11th, 2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by graphs

jamerson never changed his strings!

...and his bass wouldn't play in tune for the last several years of his career/life!

Having said that, you can certainly get a couple of years out of a set of TIs!

Cheers, Tim

4mal · September 11th, 2008, 11:48 AM

I'm a big fan of JAzz Flats and also of the TI Super Alloy round. That one also lasts and they settle into the sweet spot pretty quickly - a couple of weeks and then they just seem to stay there... far as James goes - the guy was a great player, melodically and rythmically inspired and maybe bi-polar ?
He's not the guy I would turn to for advice when it comes to gear and maintenance ... not Jaco either ...

Dave W · September 12th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Biting my tongue...

Tim Armstrong · September 12th, 2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave W

Biting my tongue...

Then let me say it for you!

"No lows, no highs, must be TIs!"

There, don't you feel better?

Cheers, Tim (who has 'em on his bass and likes them!)

gtech · September 12th, 2008, 07:43 AM

The TIs flatwound are what I use on my Dearmond Starfire. Sounded so good I never came back to a standard set. And they last and last and last...

Dave W · September 12th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks, Tim. I feel better now. Tongue's hardly sore at all!

Tim Armstrong · September 12th, 2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave W

Thanks, Tim. I feel better now. Tongue's hardly sore at all!

That's what friends are for!!!

Cheers, Tim

September 11th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
graphs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,080	Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats I just bought a set of these for my Precision after months of trying to justify the cost. Well, it turns they are justifyable. The feel of these strings is unlike any other I've tried! Most notable difference is how much lower the tension is compared to the D'Addario's I had on there previous. They are just a pleasure to play and they sound GREAT!! At just over $60CAN, it was a tough pill to swallow but knowing now how good they actually are, I'd do again without hesitation. In fact, I probably will when these bite the dust. Highly recommended!

September 12th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
gtech Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 59 Posts: 1,999 173 Photos	The TIs flatwound are what I use on my Dearmond Starfire. Sounded so good I never came back to a standard set. And they last and last and last... __________________ Back to practice now...to make my Teles sound good.

September 11th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
graphs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,080	i like the sound of that! i usually keep my bass strings for about a year unless they develop tuning issues. jamerson never changed his strings!

September 11th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
4mal Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Gorge Posts: 2,153	I'm a big fan of JAzz Flats and also of the TI Super Alloy round. That one also lasts and they settle into the sweet spot pretty quickly - a couple of weeks and then they just seem to stay there... far as James goes - the guy was a great player, melodically and rythmically inspired and maybe bi-polar ? He's not the guy I would turn to for advice when it comes to gear and maintenance ... not Jaco either ...

September 12th, 2008, 02:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dave W Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Guadalupe County, TX Age: 61 Posts: 1,773	Biting my tongue...

September 12th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dave W Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Guadalupe County, TX Age: 61 Posts: 1,773	Thanks, Tim. I feel better now. Tongue's hardly sore at all!