lungimsam
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So, they are as described by TI. This is the JF 324 short scale 32" set (43-56-70-106).
They fit the scale length. Didn't have to cut any of them. Silks wrap nicely on the pegs, but the g string's silks are a touch short but nothing to worry about (see pics below).
They are definitely nicer made strings than my Ernie Ball Cobalts (which I like the best on my Starfires so far).
Very uniform outer nickel ribbon wrap and slippery smooth to the touch. Silvery shiny.
They are not floppy feeling at all and the light tension feels good to play and my right hand has no problem plucking, same with a plectrum.
Sound:
1. They are higher output strings (as TI claims) - louder strings than all others I have used based on fact that they are pushing my interface into the red. I guess I will have to lower the pole pieces a touch. A lot of kick to them. These are definitely BASS strings.
2. The TI strings sound just as present and clear/articulate toned as Ernie Cobalt and stainless flats but have a more focused fundamental punch. These are all about a nice big and present fundamental. Never muddy. Just direct, clear fundamental. More full bodied and very balanced sounding tone (has even balance of highs, mids, and lows). Not airy sounding like stainless can be. Less fret klacking noise.
Only downside I am experiencing is this:
All the strings sound like electric bass guitar strings (that is good!!) but the g string sounds more like an upright bass string. I wish it sounded more like the others.
Is this normal for these strings? Or maybe something wrong with the g string?
In the heat of playing it isn't so noticeable but if I just play up and down on the g string it is really noticeable by itself that is sounds different than the other strings.
What is your experience?
I would like to just settle on using these strings from now on for the Starfire Bass as they are sound nicer than my favorite Cobalt Flats and everything else I have tried, but not sure what to do about the different sounding g string.
They fit the scale length. Didn't have to cut any of them. Silks wrap nicely on the pegs, but the g string's silks are a touch short but nothing to worry about (see pics below).
They are definitely nicer made strings than my Ernie Ball Cobalts (which I like the best on my Starfires so far).
Very uniform outer nickel ribbon wrap and slippery smooth to the touch. Silvery shiny.
They are not floppy feeling at all and the light tension feels good to play and my right hand has no problem plucking, same with a plectrum.
Sound:
1. They are higher output strings (as TI claims) - louder strings than all others I have used based on fact that they are pushing my interface into the red. I guess I will have to lower the pole pieces a touch. A lot of kick to them. These are definitely BASS strings.
2. The TI strings sound just as present and clear/articulate toned as Ernie Cobalt and stainless flats but have a more focused fundamental punch. These are all about a nice big and present fundamental. Never muddy. Just direct, clear fundamental. More full bodied and very balanced sounding tone (has even balance of highs, mids, and lows). Not airy sounding like stainless can be. Less fret klacking noise.
Only downside I am experiencing is this:
All the strings sound like electric bass guitar strings (that is good!!) but the g string sounds more like an upright bass string. I wish it sounded more like the others.
Is this normal for these strings? Or maybe something wrong with the g string?
In the heat of playing it isn't so noticeable but if I just play up and down on the g string it is really noticeable by itself that is sounds different than the other strings.
What is your experience?
I would like to just settle on using these strings from now on for the Starfire Bass as they are sound nicer than my favorite Cobalt Flats and everything else I have tried, but not sure what to do about the different sounding g string.
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