Pressure wounds - light or medium?

felixxx · #1 02-19-2010, 06:26 AM

Hi guys
After long time flats use I want to try pressure wounds. Which set would you recommend for G&L L2000, light (40-96) or medium (44-106)? Also, are Ken smith Compressors essentialy same strings?
Thanks

greenboy · #2 02-19-2010, 06:37 PM

Essentially the same - might even be the same strings (except for the B in 5 string sets). Go heavier if you want thumpier tone with deader sustain, and lightest if you want closer to brighter roundwound tone and sustain.

Once they settle in they last a long time compared to roundwounds.

felixxx · #3 02-21-2010, 04:28 AM

Thanks. I think I would go for light ones.
The only other question is would they sound very different than TI flats?

CapnSev · #4 02-21-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felixxx

Thanks. I think I would go for light ones.
The only other question is would they sound very different than TI flats?

Yes, very much. They sound like really mellow rounds. They don't have a lot of the TI flat characteristics.

fretlessguy · #5 02-21-2010, 09:01 PM

I use the lights on my short scale and medium lights on my 34 inch istruments. I am more comfortable with lights & medium lights.