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BGRA: Thomastik Jazz Flat Wound
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Thomastik |
Model |
Jazz Flat Wound |
| Reviewer |
Jeff Addicott 12 years exp |
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Price paid |
$35 |
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Scale length | 34" |
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Gauge | any gauge you want as long as it's .043 - .100 (5 and 6 string sets are offered - pretty rare for flats) |
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Normally I believe that brand names don't matter much. Flat is flat,
stainless steel is stainless steel, round is round, etc... Quality counts,
but most of the big names are pretty high quality. Gauge also makes a big
difference, but most makers offer a variety.
The Thomastiks, however, are unique. You can feel the extra flexibility in
the core when you're handling them & stringing up, and you can sure as heck
feel the difference when you're playing. As near as I can tell, this extra
flexibility allows them to combine the undeniable punch of heavier gauge
strings with the superior playability of light gauge.
My fretted P-bass came alive with more bottom and much more punch than
before. There's highs if you want 'em but they're easy to conceal if you
don't. The pickups seem to get more signal. Both the neck and the bridge
pickup sounds really blossomed. It seems as though the Thoms bring out the
maximum in a flat-strung instrument.
The Thoms do feel different, and they might take some getting used to. It
took me about 30 seconds to fall head over heels. They may not be for
everybody, but I imagine most people will find it well worth their while to
try out a set.
Believe the hype; for once, it's true.
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