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GHS Boomers Round Core 45-105

Mediocrity Man

Mediocrity Man

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So I've got about five gigs and forty hours of practice on my first set of round cores. Still sound okay but not as lively now. Seem to be a good match for my P bass. Very comfortable to play, not too stiff or floppy feeling either. I can set my action pretty low without buzz. At about $21.00 a set I don't mind changing them more often. I think I'll be ordering a few packs.
 
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Mediocrity Man said:
Seem to be a good match for my P bass. Very comfortable to play, not too stiff or floppy feeling either. I can set my action pretty low without buzz.
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I'm planning to try these out on my Am Std P after the test drive with the regular hex-core Boomers (custom, 45-60-80-105).

@Mediocrity Man, have you ever used the hex-core Boomers at all? If so, how would you compare the two?
 
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michael_t said:
I'm planning to try these out on my Am Std P after the test drive with the regular hex-core Boomers (custom, 45-60-80-105).

@Mediocrity Man, have you ever used the hex-core Boomers at all? If so, how would you compared the two?
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Yes, I used hex core for years. A little stiffer feeling and perhaps just a wee more punch. Not really missing anything. I'd rather stick with something a little easier on my tired old hands.
 
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Mediocrity Man said:
I wish I could make strings last that long.
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My fingers don't sweat plus these help a lot.
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Having been a Boomer guy in years past I recently bought a set of these Round Core Boomers to see if the reduced tension was noticable. Unfortunately, I hadn't considered the abrasiveness of round wounds after years of using flats and their Pressurewound strings. They didn't last 3 days. After doing my homework I discovered that LaBella Low Tension Flats were even lighter tension than the Pressurewounds so I tried them and haven't looked back.
For those of us in the League of the Aged Hands you might consider a set...
 
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Have you tried Dunlop Super Bright Nickels? I'd love to know how they compare in feel. I've always loved the Boomer sound but as I've gotten older I found that I need a more flexible string. Right now that's Dunlop SBs or DR Sunbeams. I'd love to try out the Boomers if they are nearly as flexible.
 
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jcerio said:
Have you tried Dunlop Super Bright Nickels? I'd love to know how they compare in feel. I've always loved the Boomer sound but as I've gotten older I found that I need a more flexible string. Right now that's Dunlop SBs or DR Sunbeams. I'd love to try out the Boomers if they are nearly as flexible.
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These are probably my three favorite strings.

The Dunlops are great. Very detailed and last quite a while. They are very flexible so they tend to bounce around while digging in. If you lighten up they are very easy to play. I noticed the G string sound fuller than many others too. Probably my biggest complaint about strings. The G strings always sound thin and weak. Now I know why Tony Levin wanted MusicMan to build him a three string bass. Sunbeams are nice too. Mellow in a good way.

Dunlops definitely feel more loose than Boomers.
 
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Mediocrity Man said:
The Dunlops are great. Very detailed and last quite a while. They are very flexible so they tend to bounce around while digging in. If you lighten up they are very easy to play. I noticed the G string sound fuller than many others too. Probably my biggest complaint about strings. The G strings always sound thin and weak. Now I know why Tony Levin wanted MusicMan to build him a three string bass. Sunbeams are nice too. Mellow in a good way.

Dunlops definitely feel more loose than Boomers.
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Of the three mentioned, the Sunbeams (45-105) are the only one I've tried so far. As much as my left hand (fretting) loved the flexibility and suppleness, I found them a bit too loose-feeling for my right hand (plucking).

From what I've been reading, the RC Boomers are not quite as flexible as the Sunbeams, and that's a good thing in my book as I do like a bit of resistance under my plucking fingers.

The Dunlop Super Bright Nickels have also been in my radar for the last little while but sounds to me like they may be a bit too flexible for my taste.
 
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michael_t said:
Of the three mentioned, the Sunbeams (45-105) are the only one I've tried so far. As much as my left hand (fretting) loved the flexibility and suppleness, I found them a bit too loose-feeling for my right hand (plucking).

From what I've been reading, the RC Boomers are not quite as flexible as the Sunbeams, and that's a good thing in my book as I do like a bit of resistance under my plucking fingers.

The Dunlop Super Bright Nickels have also been in my radar for the last little while but sounds to me like they may be a bit too flexible for my taste.
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They are most likely going to be to bouncy under your plucking fingers. The good news is, they are cheap enough to give them a try without loosing too much money.
 
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jcerio said:
Have you tried Dunlop Super Bright Nickels? I'd love to know how they compare in feel. I've always loved the Boomer sound but as I've gotten older I found that I need a more flexible string. Right now that's Dunlop SBs or DR Sunbeams. I'd love to try out the Boomers if they are nearly as flexible.
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You'd need a set of Boomers in 30-50-70-95 gauges to approximate the feel/flexibility of Super Brights in 45-65-85-105, due to the core diameters that they use.
 
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I've just taken the Dunlop Super Bright Nickels off of my shopping list and replaced them with RC Boomers.

I do plan to test drive the custom set of hex-core Boomers (45-60-80-105) I already have in my stock first then the RC Boomers (45-105) right after that.

I can usually make nickel rounds last for at least six months, so you may have to wait for a year or so for my review. ;)
 

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