T.I. string length question

teb · Post by **teb** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:53 pm

Anybody got an unused Thomastic-Infield flatwound string or two sitting around from a six-string or twelve-string set that they could measure? - A or D strings would be best. Mine have all been strung and trimmed-off. I'm thinking of using them for the octave strings on my Hag 8-string bass and need about 41"-42" of overall length to reach past the pegs with enough to start winding and a minimum of about 33" before the silk starts at the head end. I found some Pyramids sitting around and they work, but even on this thing the tension seems too high for comfort. If TI's are long enough, I'll switch to them.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:58 am

In other words, "How long is a piece of string?"

Can't fool us, Bradshaw...

teb · Post by **teb** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:45 am

I guess at the factory they just keep each gauge rolled up in a big ball and peel off as much as they need.....

skeeterbuck · Post by **skeeterbuck** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:13 am

Todd, I have a set of TI JS113 flat wound (.013 to .053) Jazz Swing Set.

The "D" string is a .028 and measures 40 1/4 inches not counting the ball on the end.
The "A" string is a .039 and measures 40 inches even not counting the ball on the end.

Seems like they may be too short for your needs.
Hope this info helps.

teb · Post by **teb** » Sat May 05, 2007 9:59 pm

Thanks Charles, it looks like that would give me about 1.5" of excess to start winding the D octave, which is the longest one. That's probably enough as the octave pegs are fairly skinny, so I think I'll buy a six-string set and try it. If they don't work, I can always stick them on a guitar.