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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
TI flats , for very good reason ,they are long lasting , have less tension than other makes and do not induce string
squeak, which is anathema to most, and particularly when playing Ballads. having used TI flats for probably the best
part of 30 years I find them to be the best strings of any other make. They are expensive but that is offset by their
longevity. The answer is to buy in bulk 10 sets + .
However I notice they are more expensive in the USA generally. They can be had for approx £11.20 - £12.20 via
Thomann or DV247. It might be worth research into costs importing? they may be no cheaper to you due to import
charges & Postage .
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10-07-2016 07:43 AM
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2b,
You must have strong hands to use 14's. Just keep an eye on the top arch of that HJS. I know you are a very knowledgable guy - but I remember my conversation with Heritage guitars years ago about string gauge on their Johnny's . They told me (towards the end of production of these models ) they left the factory with either 11's or 12's - no higher.
They also said people were cranking down the screws on the fingers and exerting too much top pressure - resulting in partially collapsed tops.
I looked at a HJS from a guy out in CA with a collapsed top on the bass side. The saddle was cranked almost off the screw stud to compensate for the dropped top.
Just sharing what I learned .
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Some folks who use heavy gauge round wounds have;
Really strong hands
Are partially deaf
No regard for the rest of the family
Me?
I have weak hands, a light touch and use Flatwound strings and an Amp to piss off everyone in my house. Its my reminder to them as to who's name is Mortgage Bill every month..
Just kidding.
JD
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I'm using BB13s on my archtop which I rarely play amplified. I would try the 12s out of curiosity if they had the wound G. Curious to try the Benson round wound TI 12s on my archtop because of that and the bigger low End compared to the high E, than on the Bebops, despite of the stupid price. Looking at Pyramids too. I wish Thomastik would rework and expand their range a little.
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
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I have to say, as far as roundwounds go, TI Bebops are the easiest on the fingers that I have played. But that unwound third on the 12's is absurd. With a wood bridge saddle, intonation is off. And like all roundwounds, they go dead in short order. And then they sound almost like flatwounds, just not as thick, nor are they as comfortable on the fingers.
TI Swing series flats are the best strings ever! I use both their 12's and 13's (depending on the guitar) and have used them for about 15 years now. Being that I am a "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" kind of guy, I plan on using them as long as they are available or until I check out. Whichever comes first.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by medblues
I have tried both the Benson rounds and flats and found them to be a tad brighter than the Swings and Bebops (was this my imagination, or have others found this as well?)
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
I find something, I like it, I stick with it.
Just about every restaurant I go to, I don't even Look at the menu. I get the same thing at that restaurant everytime. Ruths Chris, Veal Osso Buco Ravioli, 11oz filet, Loaded Baked Potato. A glass of Seghesio Zin. I'm good, 7 days a week, twice on Sunday..
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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2B, I have tried the GB 14 flats. Too heavy for my taste. Swing Flats in 13 are pushing it for me. One of these days, I will probably just use TI Swing 12's like Joe D.
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TI Swing 13s are great for my L5's, L7's and Lee Rit. Signature, but some guitars benefit from exchanging the E1 to a 14. This is what i use on my LeGrand and i will soon try it on my JS too. I don't think i need more strength because of it, but the tone definitely improves. Also the 14 lasts longer than the 13 which, after a few weeks usually starts losing power.
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The best part about this thread is that it led me to Joe's YouTube page. There is an absolute wealth of brilliantly played music with top notch arrangements. Consider me subscribed!
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Thanks buddy.
now that I'm absolutely DONE wheeling and dealing, I'm going back to playing my butt off.
My boy Vinny got on me a little about becoming an out of control mess. He was right. Even though I had a goal, I said a lot things that I went back on. I didn't mean in any way to deceive anyone and wasn't building up a guitar just to sell it. Everything I said about the guitars I owned and then sold was absolutely honest, from my heart. They were all great. Some of which were the greatest I ever touched, at the time. I wasn't building up anything for the wrong reasons.
I had a long term goal. It was a Johnny Smith. And now I have 2. I couldn't imagine that in my wildest dreams. Everything else under that is in place now. I'm very content.
You guys are the best.
JDLast edited by Max405; 10-08-2016 at 01:44 PM.
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
I am glad you are finished with guitar selling. Doug and I are out of cash.....
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Can I interest you in an Ovation?
Kidding. You guys were very helpful. I promise, im done.
JD
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
Just remember…the wind cries….Chancellor….Chancellor…
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Joe,
Number one saying around here, and you probably know this as much as anyone....
Never say never, or in this case 'done'
Really lucky to have owned many of my dream guitars over my lifetime and it's been quite awhile since I bought a guitar or amp, but still have a few on my bucket list.
If l find something that really moves me I still might jump
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
I know exactly what I am having next time I go to Ruth's Chris!
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Max as in Max Bauer ?
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Long ago when I was in shape 405lbs was my max on the bench. Since then 2 partially torn pecs and a completely torn left tricep muscle has me unable to bench press only the 45lb bar. Sucks. But, that's life!
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Ahhh, I thought it was for the 405 guitars you've owned.
If you are truly done (for the moment) purchasing guitars, I hope that it will give you more time to record and post more tunes, love your arrangements, touch and tone!
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Originally Posted by ESCC
It is my pleasure to share my stuff with you guys.
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Originally Posted by Max405
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I tore both pec muscles in my basement with 365 on the bar.
My tricep when I took a header on my mountain bike.
Both cases, no surgery. My tricep rolled down toward my elbow. It was part of the large head. Looks funny now.
Thanks bro.
Joe D
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