GHS Balanced Nickel strings

[Linnin]

Arrived! Even more GHS Balanced Nickels via USPS direct from Just Strings in Milford, New Hampshire!
So now I have two (2) brand spanking new hot off the ghs winding machines 4M-NB sets. My first idea was to string up my new American Professional Precision in one set and my 2012 American Standard Jazz in the other. However neither bass actually needs a string change

 

[michael_t]

My first idea was to string up my new American Professional Precision in one set and my 2012 American Standard Jazz in the other. However neither bass actually needs a string change

Yeah, I know the feeling... So many different strings to try out and and not enough basses to try them on.

 

[Linnin]

Yeah, I know the feeling... So many different strings to try out and and not enough basses to try them on.

That, and once I take a set off a bass it gets recycled right away. I never ever reuse old strings.

 

[fretlessguy]

Yeah, I know the feeling... So many different strings to try out and and not enough basses to try them on.

Time for a new bass, eh? Lol.

 

[michael_t]

Time for a new bass, eh? Lol.

Or, time for one of these...

 

[Linnin]

GHS New Balanced Nickel Bass Strings

 

[Root 5]

Sorry for the delay, but here's the "official" video for the Balanced Nickels.

The strings sound really good, Jon. Great playing and I'm loving the bow tie. You're looking very dapper. It's time for pure nickel bass strings and the bow tie to make their rightful, triumphant return to the pantheon of awesomeness.

 

[maturanesa]

So, can anyone describe the difference between nickel plated and the pure nickel on this strings? thxs

 

[Linnin]

So, can anyone describe the difference between nickel plated and the pure nickel on this strings? thxs

I haven't put mine on yet, and I'm surprised you haven't gotten an answer. You can listen to the sound clips and draw your own conclusion. As for a compare and contrast on the feel vs NPS roundcore Bass Boomers, I'll write as good a review as I can, but it's going to be a few weeks.

 

[Yahboy]

Anybody mind to share how the BN string surface feeling compare to others NPS and Pressure Wound ?
TQ

 

[Root 5]

Anybody mind to share how the BN string surface feeling compare to others NPS and Pressure Wound ?
TQ

Truthfully and in my opinion, they will have an indistinguishable feel from NPS round wound strings.

 

[Root 5]

So, can anyone describe the difference between nickel plated and the pure nickel on this strings? thxs

NPS strings are steel strings with a microscopic layer of pure nickel layered over it. They don't last as long as pure nickel strings.
Pure nickel strings are wrapped in a solid, pure nickel wire. Pure nickel strings are extremely corrosion resistant and maintain their tone a long time. They tend to be well-balanced and slightly smoother/warmer sounding than NPS and SS strings. They're very versatile.

 

[barrybass33]

I definitely have to try these....

 

[trothwell]

Anybody mind to share how the BN string surface feeling compare to others NPS and Pressure Wound ?

One comparison: I put BN on a bass after removing a set of Fender 7250M NPS. The BN feel smoother to me.

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

I haven't put mine on yet, and I'm surprised you haven't gotten an answer. You can listen to the sound clips and draw your own conclusion. As for a compare and contrast on the feel vs NPS roundcore Bass Boomers, I'll write as good a review as I can, but it's going to be a few weeks.

Chop! Chop! On that review!!!

As I've personally found your reviews to very helpful.

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

I definitely have to try these....

I'm very much interested too. Same goes for the Round Core Boomers. I'm thinking I'll try a set of BN's on my P-Bass.

And a set of the RC Boomers on my Alembic.

 

[Linnin]

Chop! Chop! On that review!!!

As I've personally found your reviews to very helpful.

That is kind of you to say @Arthur U. Poon. It's just that the strings on my Am. Pro. Precision still have life in them, and I hate to recycle them before their time is due. However the new sets of GHS Balanced Nickels are taunting me. Every time I walk by they call out "Play Us! Play Us!". I will succumb soon enough.

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

Anybody mind to share how the BN string surface feeling compare to others NPS and Pressure Wound ?
TQ

I can't comment on the BN's surface feel, but the PW's have a noticeably smoother surface compared to Bass Boomers, which are NPS.

This being said, I personally think Bass Boomers are one of the smoother feeling NPS RW's compared a few of other NPS roundwounds that I'm familiar with.

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

That is kind of you to say @Arthur U. Poon. It's just that the strings on my Am. Pro. Precision still have life in them, and I hate to recycle them before their time is due. However the new sets of GHS Balanced Nickels are taunting me. Every time I walk by they call out "Play Us! Play Us!". I will succumb soon enough.

Don't do it, Man!

Being the penny pincher that I am, I play a set of strings until they're dead as doornails. Get the use out of your present set. We all can wait.

 

[Maiden Bass]

Does anyone know if the 130 on the 5-string set is tapered or non tapered???