GHS Precision flats

TC.65 · #1 09-24-2009, 07:21 PM

Will I get a good deep bass tone from a set of GHS precision flats gauge .045-.095, or do I need a heavier gauge?

waynobass · #2 09-24-2009, 07:23 PM

Good strings. Good gauge if you want a softer feel. Just turn up the bass EQ on your amp.

DavC · #3 09-25-2009, 09:39 AM

i found the GHS flats to be kinda sticky feeling ...

i really liked the TI flats ..!! pricey , but a very nice feel and tone ... and had that broken in feeling very quickly ..

DC

Jayhawk · #4 09-25-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DavC

i found the GHS flats to be kinda sticky feeling ...

i really liked the TI flats ..!! pricey , but a very nice feel and tone ... and had that broken in feeling very quickly ..

DC

GHS flats are sticky when they're new, but that wears off within a week or so. I really like my set (.45-.105) and, for the price difference, don't mind the small break-in period.

JTE · #5 09-25-2009, 10:50 AM

My GHS Precision Flats have been on so long, I don't recall them being sticky. But I also can't recall what year I put them on the Precision, and I know it's been at least two years since I put them on the Sting.

GREAT strings. The feel under my right (plucking) hand is much more like the roundwounds I use on my other basses than the TI's. And they have a great sound. They posses that classic flatwound thump (something I missed with the TIs) while still having a definite NOTE (what I don't like about the LaBella sets I've owned). Note that I use the 45-105 ish gauge, but that's the same as I use with rounds.

I don't think you're going to sacrafice so much on the lower end of the spectrum with lighter strings that you couldn't EQ it back in comfortably.

John

metalmariachi · #6 09-25-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JTE

My GHS Precision Flats have been on so long, I don't recall them being sticky. But I also can't recall what year I put them on the Precision, and I know it's been at least two years since I put them on the Sting.

GREAT strings. The feel under my right (plucking) hand is much more like the roundwounds I use on my other basses than the TI's. And they have a great sound. They posses that classic flatwound thump (something I missed with the TIs) while still having a definite NOTE (what I don't like about the LaBella sets I've owned). Note that I use the 45-105 ish gauge, but that's the same as I use with rounds.

I don't think you're going to sacrafice so much on the lower end of the spectrum with lighter strings that you couldn't EQ it back in comfortably.

John

I agree.

I have the 45-96 on my ’51 reissue, and never had a problem with not having a deep bass tone.

In fact if I switch from my other P or Jazz with TIs to the ’51 they can sound overly dark at first. It takes a second or 2 to adjust my hearing.

MM

TC.65 · #7 09-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks for all the input. I will be putting them on my Geddy Lee jazz. I'm just wanting to smooth out the tone a bit. I play everything from southern gospel to christian rock. The Geddy + GK 700rb = super aggressive.

fretlessguy · #8 09-25-2009, 06:15 PM

I use that set on two of my basses and have used them on two of the others, one which is a 74 Jazz. The sound will have that midrange sort of sound that the Jazz naturally has, but it calms the highs and the metallic sound down and does increase the low end. Enjoy.

TC.65 · #9 09-25-2009, 08:08 PM

What about the tension of the GHS precisions, are they high tension or low tension?

jmceachern36 · #10 09-25-2009, 09:20 PM

I would say the tension is less than other flatwounds. I've tried LaBella, Fender and Chromes all in the 45-105 range and GHS felt to me like in had less tension. Still stighly more tension than rounds.

fretlessguy · #11 09-25-2009, 09:59 PM

I have arthritis in my hands and some joints, and I have found them not to be a problem. Their tension is less than most flats I've played, with probably the exception of TI Jazz Flats. Whereas the TIs have a very bright sound, the GHS Precisions are the old school variety flats.

TC.65 · #12 10-02-2009, 08:33 PM

I put the .045-.095 set on the Geddy Lee Jazz yesterday. I think they are the strings i've been looking for. I really like the sound and feel of these strings they smoothed out the tone. I would recommend these strings to anyone looking for that old school sound. thanks for all the input.

jackajesusfreak · #13 10-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Has anyone used the GHS black nylons? I'd like to experiment with them and GHS is the only company I found that makes them smaller than E .115.

matt davies · #14 10-04-2009, 06:54 PM

Status make black nylon strings in 100 and 105.

http://www.status-graphite.com/statu...ndex_home.html

Just for your information.

Matt.

jackajesusfreak · #15 10-04-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by matt davies

Status make black nylon strings in 100 and 105.

http://www.status-graphite.com/statu...ndex_home.html

Just for your information.

Matt.

Thanks Matt

RicPlaya · #16 10-05-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TC.65

I put the .045-.095 set on the Geddy Lee Jazz yesterday. I think they are the strings i've been looking for. I really like the sound and feel of these strings they smoothed out the tone. I would recommend these strings to anyone looking for that old school sound. thanks for all the input.

I tried the gauge on my jazz and at first perfect, but once broken in I found them too floppy. I went with the .105-.45's for my P and hopefully they will be what Im lookig for. But yeah tone is oldschool thumpy!

mrufino1 · #17 10-05-2009, 09:02 PM

I have the light gauge ghs flats on my stingray 5 (with the regular gauge B, 128 I think?) and there is no lack of low end at all, and the tension is just right for me. I think I'm coming up on 3 months, maybe 4, on those strings and I love them. I had TI's for a while but I didn't dig how they worked on the stingray and I am not a fan of much high end in a bass sound. The GHS have plenty of highs if you want them, I still find myself cutting treble on my RBI preamp and sometimes on the bass itself, though that is less often. In short though, I love the GHS flats.

the low one · #18 12-10-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jackajesusfreak

Thanks Matt

I presume Status don't make their own strings. I seem to remember reading somewhere they are made by GHS but can't remember where I read that so I may be wrong. Does anyone know?

Deep · #19 12-10-2009, 11:47 AM

Check out the Lakland audio clips for Joe Osborn Flatwounds which actually are GHS Precision Flats made for Lakland.
Just click on the bass you want to hear and click on "flats". They sound pretty darn good. Also, GHS Precision flats have a round core which is probably why they have a slightly more flexible feel.
http://www.lakland.com/audio.htm

the low one · #20 12-10-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deep

Check out the Lakland audio clips for Joe Osborn Flatwounds which actually are GHS Precision Flats made for Lakland.
Just click on the bass you want to hear and click on "flats". They sound pretty darn good. Also, GHS Precision flats have a round core which is probably why they have a slightly more flexible feel.
http://www.lakland.com/audio.htm

I agree, they sound great