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GHS Balanced Nickel strings

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@Jon Moody - I play in a band where one minute we're playing Knock on Wood then moving straight to Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, Daft Punk, Ozzy, and if somebody requests it we might even play some Rush on occasion.

I don't like to switch basses for all this material. Based on your experience playing them do you think the Balanced Nickels would be able to cover all those bases?
 
#122
jwilson67 said:
@Jon Moody - I play in a band where one minute we're playing Knock on Wood then moving straight to Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, Daft Punk, Ozzy, and if somebody requests it we might even play some Rush on occasion.

I don't like to switch basses for all this material. Based on your experience playing them do you think the Balanced Nickels would be able to cover all those bases?
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To be frank, you can play whatever you want and cover all of those bases. These have a pretty big, solid foundation so if you're looking for something that's gonna retain some bright, snappy tones, these won't work. If you want a big, thick tone that sounds great no matter where you are on the fretboard (including the 12th fret on the E string), then give them a go.
 
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Jon Moody said:
To be frank, you can play whatever you want and cover all of those bases. These have a pretty big, solid foundation so if you're looking for something that's gonna retain some bright, snappy tones, these won't work. If you want a big, thick tone that sounds great no matter where you are on the fretboard (including the 12th fret on the E string), then give them a go.
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^^^This^^^ is what I wanted to hear! YES! It'll be four or five months before I can try a set, but I am looking for sonic LOVE :bassist:
 
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Jon Moody said:
And really, the balanced tension on these was a byproduct. I spent more time making sure they SOUNDED balanced over anything else
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Interesting that you prioritised tonal balance but also ended up with equal tensions on the EADG. Many brands work from tonal balance and end up with unequal tensions, with the tone being the justification. For tonal balance i can understand the B being looser.
 
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#127
Jon Moody said:
Invalid Link Removed, there are going to be two 5 string sets available, so yes.
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Thanks @Jon Moody. These strings sound like such a cool idea, well done.
BTW, my BEAD 4 string is a fretless Precision, so having balanced tone all the way up the fingerboard with fundamental is very much needed. The pure nickel wrap sounds very fretless-friendly too. I'm going to try these as soon as I can find a set.
 
#129
tallboybass said:
@Jon Moody, when and where will these be available first?
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I can't say, as I have no control over what dealers order. Our sales reps have announced the new sets, and a couple of our dealers have asked for as much information as possible (which is why the website got up so quick), but other than that...

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Also, will they have as much upper mid/high response as a middle-of-the-road flat?
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I wouldn't compare these to flats at all. They're more like a well-worn in set of roundwounds.
 
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Jon Moody said:
To be frank, you can play whatever you want and cover all of those bases. These have a pretty big, solid foundation.... If you want a big, thick tone that sounds great no matter where you are on the fretboard (including the 12th fret on the E string), then give them a go.
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Stop it! You're basically pulling money from me via magical words!:)
 
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#135
Jon Moody said:
They differ quite substantially. Most of it's in the copy, but the gist is that they're a pure nickel wrap (as opposed to nickel-plated steel) wound over a round core. The G and E strings are designed in such a way that they're tonally very similar to the D and A, as well as being balanced within 3lbs total swing.
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I &%^$*() love you! ;-) I'm thrilled GHS is bringing out pure nickel bass strings!
 
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michael_t said:
A question for @Jon Moody ...

I've read a few posts in the past concerning "pure nickel" having a lower output than "nickel-plated steel". For example, Fender 7150 vs. 7250.

What has been your experience so far with these new Balanced Nickels vs. Round Core Boomers in terms of overall output?
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IME the difference in output between NPS and pure nickel is so slight as to be negligible.
 
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