Best "McCartney" bass string sound?

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:08 pm

Timothy:
Although I have always used RIC RW strings on my V63 since it was brand new in 97 the instrument has developed a certain amount of tail lift which is probably less than what you had in the 1st picture...so I am not particularly worried about that...I just want to avoid it gets any worse in case I decide to try some flats.
That's why I wanted to be 100% sure that TIs have lower tension than the rickenbacker RWs

thanks all for the useful informations and for the welcome back

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:58 am

I also think adding washers under my tailpiece helped correct the tail lift.

pickofthericks · Post by **pickofthericks** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:20 pm

We are now stocking the Thomastik Infeld JF 344 Bass Strings. Our Price is 44.95

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:53 pm

Welcome to the forum Chris!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:10 pm

TI's are definitely lower in tension than the Ric RW's, they are very low in tension, when I use them I have to raise the action, but they play nice and are a high output string volume wise so you don't notice the difference, they are bright at first for a flatwound. Pyramids never change much at all right out of the box which is one of the reasons that I like them.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:24 pm

Hi Chris, nice to hear from you!

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:44 am

Hello Chris! Good to see ya here. When I'm ready to re-TI my Hofners I'll contact you. Will you be carrying the JF324 short set too?

pickofthericks · Post by **pickofthericks** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:50 am

Fran: Yes we will have them as well.

pickofthericks · Post by **pickofthericks** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:53 am

Hello to all. I have lurked for years and will not post often. If it concerns a product I will chime in, but will not offer opinions as I do not want to offend anyone. I hope you understand.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:43 am

We understand completely, Chris.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:41 am

Boy, I'm offended already. Sheesh!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:46 am

Ahh, we're all opinionated around here.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:25 am

Sez who?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:53 am

haha!