GHS Pressurewound B-string - any good?

fourstringbliss · #1 02-12-2012, 06:25 PM

I'm thinking about stringing my bass up BEAD with GHS Pressurewounds, but if the B-string sucks then I'll go with something else. Anybody here use 5-string Pressurewounds?

SLaPiNFuNK · #2 02-12-2012, 07:24 PM

I have been using Ken Smith Compressors since I got my first Fretless Ken Smith 6 string back in 1997. The B string on it was always great. The biggest difference between teh GHS and Ken Smith B string is the Ken Smith is Tapered and the GHS is not. The tapered may help with fitment at the bridge on a 4 string when tuned BEAD.

The Presurewound B string is pretty tight and responsive due to the construction of the strings with the pressurewound outer windings.

mmbongo · #3 02-12-2012, 07:38 PM

I use GHS Pressurewounds on my Brubaker Brute...thanks to Jason at Bass Strings Online

Anyway, the B is as strong as any I've EVER had on this bass. It's thick and full sounding, nice and tight feeling.

fourstringbliss · #4 02-12-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

I use GHS Pressurewounds on my Brubaker Brute...thanks to Jason at Bass Strings Online

Anyway, the B is as strong as any I've EVER had on this bass. It's thick and full sounding, nice and tight feeling.

Is it close to be as clear sounding as the other strings? The issue I've had with other B-strings is that they are often deader sounding.

CapnSev · #5 02-12-2012, 08:09 PM

I haven't used the GHS's before, but I used the Smiths for a while, and was pretty unimpressed with the B string. It was definitely on the floppy side.

mmbongo · #6 02-12-2012, 08:12 PM

Well, Pressurewounds are pretty dead to begin with (compared to rounds) so yes...they all sound even. It has a lot to do with your bass as well though.

madbassplaya · #7 02-12-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

I have been using Ken Smith Compressors since I got my first Fretless Ken Smith 6 string back in 1997. The B string on it was always great. The biggest difference between teh GHS and Ken Smith B string is the Ken Smith is Tapered and the GHS is not. The tapered may help with fitment at the bridge on a 4 string when tuned BEAD.

The Presurewound B string is pretty tight and responsive due to the construction of the strings with the pressurewound outer windings.

Both are great. I honestly preferred the Pressurewounds overall though. Even though I do typically like a tapered B.

fourstringbliss · #8 02-12-2012, 11:48 PM

I have TI flats on it now I just don't know if I want to shell out $43 for the TI flats B-string or go with a different kind of strings that aren't so expensive.

soulman969 · #9 02-13-2012, 01:32 AM

Not using a B on my Jazz Bass but the strings have a lot of punch but not as bright as round. Not at all floppy and the tension is good. I would think the B would be fine and you're not spending $40 + for a set.

DaveAceofBass · #10 02-14-2012, 05:39 AM

I use Pressurewounds on my Hamer fretless 5. They are GREAT!!! The B is fine. The Compressors are tapered on the low B, and I prefer the non-tapered for the 2Tek bridge. Other than that they are almost identical, with the GHS strings having black silk and the Smith strings having purple. I personally never really fell in love with tapered core strings, so you'll have to make your own choice there.

CapnSev · #11 02-14-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fourstringbliss

I have TI flats on it now I just don't know if I want to shell out $43 for the TI flats B-string or go with a different kind of strings that aren't so expensive.

I love the TI B string. It sounds massive!

madbassplaya · #12 02-14-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CapnSev

I love the TI B string. It sounds massive!

How's the tension?

fourstringbliss · #13 02-14-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

How's the tension?

The tension is good - if you like the tension of TI's in general. I had a 5-string set on a bass I used to own and it was nice. I just don't know if I like the TI's on my bass enough to pay $30 for the B-string.

madbassplaya · #14 02-14-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fourstringbliss

The tension is good - if you like the tension of TI's in general. I had a 5-string set on a bass I used to own and it was nice. I just don't know if I like the TI's on my bass enough to pay $30 for the B-string.

I had a set of TI Jazz rounds on a 6 string once. They were very light gauge and super loose! Are all TI's this way?

davidAaronCarte · #15 02-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Recently fell in love with GHS Precision flats on my P bass and I'm thinking about throwing some Pressurewounds on my Warwick Thumb
The problem is that I'm stymied by the Warwick bridge's need for a tapered B
Is the Ken Smith Compressor comparable/similar enough to blend in with a set?
Love to give more of the GHS line a try after the impression they've left on me so far

fourstringbliss · #16 02-14-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

I had a set of TI Jazz rounds on a 6 string once. They were very light gauge and super loose! Are all TI's this way?

They are very flexible strings. If you go into playing them thinking they're going to be like other strings then they'll feel loose, but if you play them for what they are they make for good strings.

Fafner · #17 02-15-2013, 02:39 AM

You know the B-String-Test here (look from 1:30)?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLcwYNHDnPY

Does the B of the Pressurewounds sound like the other strings? Or is it dead as described in the video? The TI Flat B is very good sounding in comparison...