Author Topic: Will I likely need a new setup if.......... (Read 207 times)

redcloud · « **on:** October 08, 2011, 10:04:44 AM »

I put TI Flats on my Essence 4 short scale or my MK sinature STD. Balance K Omega body 5 string?

willgunn · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2011, 11:04:49 AM »

At the least, you'll probably need to adjust the intonation on the bridge, but if more than that is needed, it's not all that complicated - feel free to call, and I'll be happy to walk you through it.

redcloud · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2011, 11:39:38 AM »

Hey Will,

Actually, I like the strings on the Essence that it came with. I was thinking the low B on the MK Sig. Std. was floppy and that flat rounds with increased tension would be better.

adriaan · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2011, 12:09:48 PM »

TI Jazz Flats are pretty low guage, low tension strings - the B is .118, at 27.55 lbs. I love the 4 string set for fretless, they're very responsive.

At the other end of the tension spectrum, there's d'Addario Chromes - the B is .138 at 40.2 lbs. Never played these myself, but quite a number of members here use them.

adriaan · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2011, 12:42:54 PM »

... or actually those are the numbers for the TI Jazz Rounds. The Jazz Flat low B is a tad beefier at .136 and 34.83 lbs.

redcloud · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2011, 04:29:41 PM »

Thanx for the info Adrianne.

811952 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2011, 03:18:09 PM »

The TI's are the loosest strings I've ever played.. The truss rods will definitely need some tweaking..

John

(Message edited by 811952 on October 09, 2011)