Will I likely need a new setup if..........

Started by redcloud, October 08, 2011, 10:04:44 AM

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redcloud

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

willgunn

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

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

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

... 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


811952

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)