GHS Endorsement....what strings to pick

[hitch]

My band recently got a string endorsement from GHS. I have never played their strings, but am definitely willing to start using them since they are free. I am not real familiar with their sounds and feel and was wanting to get some opinions. The band often gets compared to Wilco/Jayhawks to give you an idea of the style. I primarily play a 64 Jazz bass, mostly without a pic, and have been using Medium gauge Snake Oil Brand Nickel strings for the last 2 years. Previous to that I just used Fenders Nickel strings. Any ideas folks on what might be a good type of GHS strings that have a bright but fat tone.

[meev992]

wait, so u get to play with ANY AND ALL GHS strings ?????

wow

or do u just get to used the typical roundwounds

[Phalex]

I like the Boomers a lot. They are fairly warm for roundwounds however.

I've never been able to find the B52's, but they are supposed to be about as bright as stainless, but with a nickel like feel.

I think Contact Cores are the brightest sting they make.

Try the B52's and post a review of them. I'm really intrigued.

[hitch]

Originally Posted by meev992

wait, so u get to play with ANY AND ALL GHS strings ?????

wow

or do u just get to used the typical roundwounds

Any and all indeed!

[Koki]

I like GHS Boomers mediums.
For warmer sound I would try Sub-Zero Boomers, pressure wounds and brite flats.
I vote for sub-zeros

[James Hart]

sounds like pressurewounds might suit you. I used Super Steels back when I had a GHS deal, good strings, good company.

[metalmariachi]

I use the Precision flats. I think they sound great and have the right feel.

MM

[Eric S]

If you have a fretless, try Brghtflats light gauge. Give em a few weeks to mellow out...I don't like them new.

The best feeling strings I've ever played and I've tried a lot.

[j.a.e.r.i.p]

i have never used GHS strings, so i'm not much help there, but i'm curious as to how you got this endorsement?

[DLM]

You owe it to yourself to at least try GHS Progressives. They are nickel roundwound that, IMO, last far longer than Boomers.

[Juniorkimbrough]

got a link to your band website? i love wilco and the jayhawks

[xlows]

Boomers are my main squeeze when it comes to rounds. They sound a bit harpsichord-y at first, but are very balanced and pleasant sounding once they're broken in.