They only have a couple of hours on them and will give them some time. I have Boomers and the BNs on two identical basses at the same time, so it's not a matter of what I think recall from another time. I can do a same time A/B comparison and the BNs don't have the massive low, lows. But like I mentioned, the RCs and Boomers have more hours on them than the BNs. One go doesn't prove anything, so I'll let them settle and mellow.
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@Jon Moody is there any chance for 'extra light' Balanced Nickels (with tension in the mid 30s)?
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Doubtful. The last thing short scale players have asked for has been an "extra light" set of ANYTHING.
no. standard/long scale 34" sets! pleeeeeeeese~
(or at least a heavy high C string addition to the BNs, so that it could be tuned down
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Oops, I must've had short scale on the brain this morning...
Sadly, my comment still stands. At some point, we may offer a High C for the players wanting a 6st set, at which point your best option would be to buy singles using that.
Hawkeyes on my highC prey!
BTW: @Jon Moody Thank you so much for having a tension chart (and clear, thorough specs online). GHS leads by example!
BTW: @Jon Moody Thank you so much for having a tension chart (and clear, thorough specs online). GHS leads by example!
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to the earlier point of BN vs RCB differences:
in addition to the tension, IME the RCB's top end is alittle more 'zingy', 'top-end sizzle', 'string whine'. I still think on my bass/setup; the bottom is similarly full on both. Maybe the RCB have a little more punch in the low mids. In general terms, Id label the BN as 'smoother' and the RCB as 'more agressive'. But this is like describing a flavor—generalities will be agreed upon by most people.
in addition to the tension, IME the RCB's top end is alittle more 'zingy', 'top-end sizzle', 'string whine'. I still think on my bass/setup; the bottom is similarly full on both. Maybe the RCB have a little more punch in the low mids. In general terms, Id label the BN as 'smoother' and the RCB as 'more agressive'. But this is like describing a flavor—generalities will be agreed upon by most people.
At age 62, I will be exploring the lighter side of life in the new year to be kinder and gentler to my battle-scarred hands.
The GHS Pressurewounds ML7200 (44-58-80-102) have been my go-to strings for the last few years as I've always tried to keep the tension on each string between 40 and 45 lbs. for optimal playability and relative comfort.
G 044 - 43.3 lbs.
D 058 - 41.9
A 080 - 44.6
E 102 - 39.5 (169.3)
I'd like to try bringing them down to between 35 and 40 lbs...D 058 - 41.9
A 080 - 44.6
E 102 - 39.5 (169.3)
So, this means trying the L7200 set (40-54-76-96) on my 5-string Yamaha along with the Progressive 130B.
G 040 - 37.2 lbs.
D 054 - 36.5
A 076 - 39.3
E 096 - 34.2 (147.2)
B 130 - 31.5 (178.7) - Progressive
And trying the M7200 set (44-62-84-106) on my Jazz bass, tuned to D-G-C-F.D 054 - 36.5
A 076 - 39.3
E 096 - 34.2 (147.2)
B 130 - 31.5 (178.7) - Progressive
F 044 - 34.4 lbs.
C 062 - 38.6
G 084 - 37.4
D 106 - 38.1 (148.5)
Now, back to the Balanced Nickels...C 062 - 38.6
G 084 - 37.4
D 106 - 38.1 (148.5)
BN 4L-NB, tuned to Eb-Ab-Db-Gb:
Gb 040 - 38.5 lbs.
Db 056 - 38.3
Ab 076 - 38.7
Eb 101 - 38.0 (153.5)
BN 4M-NB, tuned to D-G-C-F:Db 056 - 38.3
Ab 076 - 38.7
Eb 101 - 38.0 (153.5)
F 044 - 37.7 lbs.
C 060 - 36.5
G 080 - 36.3
D 106 - 35.6 (146.1)
Just throwing a few ideas around for fun... C 060 - 36.5
G 080 - 36.3
D 106 - 35.6 (146.1)
thats the great thing about the tension chart; you can really get a set that works for you. Its real freedom IMO. Im a round-core Nickel guy so tension is only part of my equation. BN work great for me when Im in Ab tuning (5str). I think GHS could have a 'TI Jazz Round killer' with a nickel set in the low 30s. But I guess Im in the minority or they would have offered them already 
Sure thing. I'll be posting my findings both on L7200 on my Yamaha and M7200 on my Jazz in the main PW thread by @Linnin ("Tangy not twangy").
I hope to have both basses set up and ready to go with the new strings by mid-February.
No apology necessary at all. You were just speaking from your experience, which is certainly valid. I just wanted to clarify how I arrived at what I was hearing.
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Thats certainly a possibility (esp because I’ve been putting the long scale ones on my 32” Hilton 5st)
Does that mean you have the full size wrap on the posts?
Keep me informed. I’m interested in trying them on my custom Kinal Kompact with magnetic pickups. It’s a 30.75” scale but it’s string through body.
Hey, timely! Was coming to post about PW tension but figured someone must have discussed it. Turns out to be true, as in about yesterday!
I have been a long time PW fan, rocking them on my Jazz and Jaguar. I keep flats on my P bass for when I need that sound.
I recently developed some tendon problems on my fretting index finger, so I used that as an excuse to try lower tension TI flats on the P bass, and am seriously drunk on that kool aid now. Absolutely love them.
But I am not giving up on the PW's for my other basses. However, going back to the Jazz I notice the higher tension. People complain about the lower tension on the TIs, but I like them, and it helps with the tendonitis problem.
Comparing Michael-t's tension chart above with this string tension-ti jazz flats vs XL chromes .45-.100 for TIs it looks like the L7200s would be similar tension.
So I am thinking of trying the L7200's but wondering what people think about them. Do they sound similar? wear similar? This thread GHS Pressurewound: a set that never dies? is one data point that says the lower tensions don't break into that mellower sound like the ML7200's do. I like the broken in sound. But that is just one data point.
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If you like the TI JFs try the TI JR (jazz rounds) as well. they have a supple feel and warm 'chewy' tone. Ive been trolling the GHS seas to find a contender to usurp them! (right now RCB lights are a contender, but PW have me curious)
(right now RCB lights are a contender, but PW have me curious)
Oh man, you shouldn't have suggested that. Now I am thinking about it. I only tried the TI flats because I found a used set in the classifieds. Maybe I can ask for Christmas for a set of the jazz rounds. So expensive just to try.If you like the TI JFs try the TI JR (jazz rounds) as well. they have a supple feel and warm 'chewy' tone. Ive been trolling the GHS seas to find a contender to usurp them!
