Author Topic: Flatwounds and Alembic, it?s possible? (Read 542 times)

palembic · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2006, 06:29:37 AM »

For Bonnie's next 5 string set I ordered SIT Silencers (groundwounds) with www.lordofthestrings.com (a webstore I can highly recommend for those living this side of the pond).
I will keep yo all posted.
Though I would like to have her freys grounded smaller/lower by a good luthier I know here and THAN combine it with the silencers.
Since I have the Ellio Martina with Alembic guts (and mandoline frets) I am really hooked at the feel.
ANy ...as I said ...I'll keep you posted!

Paul TBO

readyeddy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2006, 02:59:11 AM »

I have TI flats on one of my 2 SC basses and it sounds wonderful !!!
just my 2c
Eddy

pauldo · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2006, 08:39:05 PM »

This is like mana from heaven. I was just thinking about trying flatwounds on my Ditillate, so I typed in 'flatwounds alembic' into Google and here you guys are!!!!

So these TI's are Thomastik-Infelds JF 344's yes?
What kind of pricing would one expect on these?

I just had some Elixir Nano's on and broke the D string,,,, I was NOT impressed at all by these.

I have a concern about the .043 G string, I usually prefer .045.

bob · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2006, 10:28:59 PM »

Welcome, Paul!

(yeah, like we really need yet another Paul here...)

I wouldn't worry about the .043, especially compared to a .045. Flats are quite a bit more massive, and it may actually feel heavier or thicker than what you are used to in a round.

Here in the states you would probably pay about $45 for a JF-344 set, plus shipping and maybe tax. I have been pleased to deal with www.vintagebass.com, but there are others out there.

Not cheap, but if you do some further searching here, you'll find that some of us are happy to use them for years - they seem to last forever.

Just try a set and see what you think. Some people are immediately hooked for life, others... keep looking :-)
-Bob

pauldo · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2006, 08:44:59 AM »

Thanks Bob,

I'll order up a set and give it a try.

The prospect of going to flats after so many years of round wounds is making me feel excited and apprehensive at the same time - this is gonna be fun!

tbrannon · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2006, 12:19:48 PM »

Paul,
I tried the TI's and they weren't my cup of tea. Then I put on a set of D'Addario Chromes and absolutely love them. Tons here love the TI's, but if you find you don't like them, don't give up on the flats....string up some Chromes and give them a chance as well.

A set of Flatwounds costs around $100 here in NZ, but it's worth it because they last F-O-R-E-V-E-R.

flaxattack · « **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2006, 08:29:01 PM »

i found the d'addario chromes to be not as smooth on the fingers as the TI flats, but i did like the sound very much especially the G string which i think is better than the TI;s. i have the s i t's sitting here waiting for direwolf to come home as well as a set of ernie ball flats that a lot of people tell me i wont like.
try ebay for the TI's and i also like www.lemur.com for pricing
if i had to make a choice i would stick with the TI's as i really love their feel and the sound is superb. the chromes are definitely worth checking out in my humble opinion, they seem a bit more rock friendly- but its all subjective

dela217 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 21, 2006, 05:56:03 AM »

Flax - I feel the same way about the feel of the TI's. I love the low tension. But, I rather the sound of the Chromes. I find the sound of the TI's a bit on the nasal side, and not as much bottom. I find the Chromes a much louder rock string too. If I can find a flat with the tension of the TI's and the sound of the Chromes, I would be in string heaven. To me they both are a compromise. It has been many years since I tried Pyramids, but I may have to try them again. I am hoping they are lower tension than the Chromes.

dela217 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2006, 06:03:01 AM »

Flax - I tried the link for TI pricing and got more confused than I already am. Thanks.

spliffy · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2006, 07:12:42 AM »

I think he was refering to this site:
http://lemurmusic.com/

yggdrasil · « **Reply #25 on:** June 21, 2006, 09:09:41 AM »

I have TI flat JF 324s on my Series 1 ; dAddario medium scale half rounds on my Stanley; I tried to order Chromes, but at the time no medium scale were available (Chrome shorts are too short for most short scale basses - I know, I have a set & they don't fit either Alembic, or a Gretsch Broadkaster, or a Guild Starfire. They do fit a Rumblekat, tho).

I like all 3 strings.

I have been hankering to try LaBella Deep Talkin' Flats (not the tapewounds ). Anyone try them?

flaxattack · « **Reply #26 on:** June 22, 2006, 07:50:23 PM »

D'OH
sorry.....

playbootsy · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2006, 08:25:42 AM »

Hello, i really love the Chrome Daddarios....the sound of my S1 make me fell in paradise.
In Brazil the TI Strings are not usual, and i found the Chromes and I very satisfy.
Thanks