GHS Balanced Nickel strings

[michael_t]

Hey, GHS-users - which should I try for rock-sound: these or Super Steels?)

For what I would define as "rock sound", it's a choice between the Super Steels and the Boomers. The Balanced Nickels may be a little too "polite".

Your definition of "rock sound" may be different from mine, however...

 

[NKBassman]

Hey, GHS-users - which should I try for rock-sound: these or Super Steels?) Would be great to get as close to the tone of old Rotos SW66 (yeah, I know I'm not original in this wish, lol)

I don't know what Roto SW66 are, but if they're anything like RS66, then Balanced Nickels are not the way to go. They're not even in the same ballpark as your typical stainless steel roundwound. Much thicker bottom end and WAY less top end. Balanced Nickels are not dull by any means, but they're not zingy bright either.

I've never used Super Steels, but if those or BNs are your only two options, then try the Super Steels first.

 

[ValeriusCrow]

I don't know what Roto SW66 are, but if they're anything like RS66, then Balanced Nickels are not the way to go. They're not even in the same ballpark as your typical stainless steel roundwound. Much thicker bottom end and WAY less top end.

I've never used Super Steels, but if those or BNs are your only two options, then try the Super Steels first.

Dem phone keyboard, of course I mean RS66, haha

 

[NKBassman]

I would consider trying Boomers as a starting point. Then if you decide you want to go brighter or thicker from there, you have options in either direction.

 

[coyoteboy]

Med’s on the way for my new MM Cutlass.

 

[Nighttrain1127]

I would suggest Round core Boomers for that Roto 66 sound.

 

[Linnin]

Med’s on the way for my new MM Cutlass.

They will turn your Cutlass into a serious bass Meat Machine!

 

[coyoteboy]

Either I ordered the wrong set or they sent the wrong set. The short scale arrived. Ugh.

 

[maturanesa]

Why pure nickel?
Is 'pure nickel' related to 'balance'?

 

[michael_t]

Why pure nickel?
Is 'pure nickel' related to 'balance'?

Pure nickel has a unique tonal quality of its own, not to mention its relative longevity. So why not, considering this is the only PN offering from GHS?

The "balanced" part has more to do with how they're constructed than the actual material.

 

[FirewalZ]

I’ve had a set of the BN’s on my P bass for a while, but not a lot of playing time so they are still breaking in. They do seem pretty mid forward at this stage, not real bright or dark. I do love the balanced feel and real good E string. I’m a fan of RC Boomers as well, IMO they last a lot longer than regular Boomers and less tension.

 

[Toptube]

Curious if any DR Pure Blues fans switched over to GHS Balanced Nickels?

I don't NEED to change. I LOVE Pure Blues. But, you know, curious >_>

 

[michael_t]

Curious if any DR Pure Blues fans switched over to GHS Balanced Nickels?

Tone = PB slightly brighter than BN. (Note: I've never been a "PB fan" as such as my experience with them is rather limited.)

Feel = Comparing PB 45-65-80-100 and BN 40-56-76-101, PBs are looser in feel. GHS round cores are firmer than DR round cores.

 

[Mediocrity Man]

Curious if any DR Pure Blues fans switched over to GHS Balanced Nickels?

I don't NEED to change. I LOVE Pure Blues. But, you know, curious >_>

I did the switch a short while ago. Mainly because I needed just a tiny bit more tension and more warmth for my Stingray's. So far so good. The BN's do mellow out after a week or two.

 

[coyoteboy]

First gig with BN’s on my Cutlass, was actually played by my good bud and groovy bassist for Big Earl and the Crying Shame our of Modesto, Randall. Strings brand new, he tuned one and played the whole set. Sounded great. He loved em.

 

[Watchootognbout]

.....and at this time there seems that there is no six string set.

 

[Jon Moody]

.....and at this time there seems that there is no six string set.

Nope, and I'm not sure there will be. We really haven't had a huge demand from players for a C string for this set, and it would take a bit to make sure that C string "plays nice" with the rest of the strings, just based on construction of the current sets and the fact that I can't make the C with two wraps.

 

[joemer]

Question on these strings- what would be the correct string length to order for an Am professional jazz bass or Am STD Pbass with the string through the back option? Want to make sure I order the correct size. Thanks.

 

[michael_t]

Question on these strings- what would be the correct string length to order for an Am professional jazz bass or Am STD Pbass with the string through the back option? Want to make sure I order the correct size. Thanks.

The BNs "long scale" are 37.25" in winding length, which is just about perfect on my 2014 Am Std P thru-body.

 

[joemer]

The BNs "long scale" are 37.25 in winding length, which is just about perfect on my 2014 Am Std P thru-body.
Thank you, I was a bit confused about that.
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