I'm going to guess no because Pyramids have silk and recommend crimping.
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I'm going to guess no because Pyramids have silk and recommend crimping.
I've just discovered this thread and I'm ready to try 'em. But I'll keep the Pressurewounds on and replace something else.
This is true, but I've had fine results with round-core strings as well using the same technique. On the other hand, I can't see how a crimp can hurt anything if you're so inclined.
I tend to crimp all my string now regardless of brand/construction. I probably don't need to in most cases, but do.
I'm going to order the pure nickel GHS bass strings this week!
I tend to crimp all my string now regardless of brand/construction. I probably don't need to in most cases, but do.
I'm going to order the pure nickel GHS bass strings this week!
Root 5, congratulations! Please post your thoughts on them.
And +1 on crimping all strings. I've done the same for eons with hex core strings.
Good luck finding them!I tend to crimp all my string now regardless of brand/construction. I probably don't need to in most cases, but do.
I'm going to order the pure nickel GHS bass strings this week!
They will find you. It's the Law of GHS Bass String Attraction. Order, and they will come.
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Quick Production Update:
We've got some of the 4M-NB (44-60-80-106) sets completely made; they just need to be coiled and packaged. They focused on that set first, with a couple of the NB130s and NB126s for a couple of 5 string orders. I'm going to guess that they'll start shipping at the beginning of next week.
We've got some of the 4M-NB (44-60-80-106) sets completely made; they just need to be coiled and packaged. They focused on that set first, with a couple of the NB130s and NB126s for a couple of 5 string orders. I'm going to guess that they'll start shipping at the beginning of next week.
Hey Jon, thanks for the update...
Any timeline for the light set (40-101) yet? That's the one I'm interested in.
Woo-hoo! I had ordered a 44-106 set, and was just notified via email that it has been shipped.
You're the one who started up this thread and got us all excited. Now you get to be the first one to write up a review on them.
Package arrived today! I want to play on them some more before trying to author a hound-releasing review, but so far I am impressed. While I was not under normal circumstances "needing" a new set of strings just yet, I was excited to try these, and sacrificed a broken-in but not worn-out set of Fender 7250Ms. The fresh, out-of-the-package sound of the Balanced Nickels is in the same ballpark, but, just as the product copy suggests, more "focused".
Being round core, I expected something more flexible, but they are a little stiffer than the 7250s. But, like with GHS Progressives, I think stiff in a good way. Fast response. They give your fingers something to sink their teeth into, like eating a good fresh whole wheat bread vs. cheap processed white bread.
As far as I know, this is the first set of strings that I have used that was touted as being "balanced". I like it. The strings do feel and sound very even and consistent, from one to the next.
The green silks are lovely. I presently have a set of Rotosound 55 on another bass; the GHS BNs are a little brighter, with the Rotosound 55 being, I would say more of a "forest green".
Very quick bottom line: if you like broken-in Fender 7250 strings, you may well love these. Fender should consider making these their new stock strings.
More details and sound clips to come, after I get some more time with these. Happy bass playing!
[EDIT: Oh, I'm playing these on a stock 1962 AVRI Fender Precision bass.]
Being round core, I expected something more flexible, but they are a little stiffer than the 7250s. But, like with GHS Progressives, I think stiff in a good way. Fast response. They give your fingers something to sink their teeth into, like eating a good fresh whole wheat bread vs. cheap processed white bread.
As far as I know, this is the first set of strings that I have used that was touted as being "balanced". I like it. The strings do feel and sound very even and consistent, from one to the next.
The green silks are lovely. I presently have a set of Rotosound 55 on another bass; the GHS BNs are a little brighter, with the Rotosound 55 being, I would say more of a "forest green".
Very quick bottom line: if you like broken-in Fender 7250 strings, you may well love these. Fender should consider making these their new stock strings.
More details and sound clips to come, after I get some more time with these. Happy bass playing!
[EDIT: Oh, I'm playing these on a stock 1962 AVRI Fender Precision bass.]
I've been hoping "round core" actually didn't mean "loosey-goosey", so this is very encouraging to me. Besides, whole wheat bread is a lot healthier than white bread.
These Balanced Nickels are designed to be "balanced" in two ways: 1) String-to-string balance in tension, and 2) Evenly balanced tone up and down the neck. I'd be interested in hearing about how they're doing for #2.
Are you familiar with the green silk on the Fender 9050 flats? I'm curious how the green on the BNs compares with the 9050s. Any chance of you being able to post a photo of the lovely green you speak of?
