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Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:04 pm
by walrus
I have been using TI Flats on my 4001 that has a toaster and RI Horseshoe pickup and love the sound. I am purchasing a new 4003 and was thinking of trying TI Rounds on it. I have a tendency to slide up to notes, which isn't an issue with flats, but rounds tend to squeak too much. Of course, I may need to adjust my technique when using the rounds but a little bit of reduction in the squeak department wouldn't hurt.
According to their website, the TI rounds outerwrap is a small diameter nickel alloy winding which ads slightly more bite to the upright style tone without the typical roundwound side effects of excessive string squeak and premature fret wear.
Has anyone tried these or have other recommendations? I think that what I am looking for is a deep warm sound with a bit more growl or bite than the flats.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:01 pm
by jdogric12
Bob, pm sent.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:37 pm
by jps
I use TI JRs on some of my basses; they have a much smoother feel than most rounds and are squeak free, at least they are to me. They are also long lasting.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:40 pm
by walrus
How do they sound?
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:50 am
by jps
Faaabbbuuulllluuuussssssssss, daaaling!
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:25 pm
by woodyng
jeffrey,are you channelling zsa-zsa?
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:00 pm
by ilan
IMHO, Rics and TI Jazz Rounds is a love story.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:20 pm
by rickenbrother
woodyng wrote:jeffrey,are you channelling zsa-zsa?
Or maybe Natasha from Rocky & Bullwinkle.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:18 pm
by jps
Don't get me started on Zsa-Zsa!
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:03 pm
by ajish4
jps wrote:I use TI JRs on some of my basses; they have a much smoother feel than most rounds and are squeak free, at least they are to me. They are also long lasting.
+1 Love 'em.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:08 pm
by wints
After playing Tony's FL back in Feb, I need a set for my FL...
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:54 pm
by walrus
It sounds like a lot of satisfied customer's to me. I may have to make a purchase. Any other suggestions?
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:06 pm
by whojamfan
rickenbrother wrote:woodyng wrote:jeffrey,are you channelling zsa-zsa?
Or maybe Natasha from Rocky & Bullwinkle.
Big trouble for moose and squirrel?
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:37 pm
by ajish4
wints wrote:After playing Tony's FL back in Feb, I need a set for my FL...
Those were the TI FLATS on my FL Andy, these are TI ROUNDS, but you DID play them on that Old Peavey T40 I brought along for giggles.
Re: Thomastik Roundwounds
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:43 pm
by rickenbrother
ajish4 wrote:wints wrote:but you DID play them on that Old Peavey T40 I brought along for giggles.
I thought you brought it along for weight training.