GHS Precision Flats tension differences L and M

[michael_t]

how did yoy find the EBs broke in and is there a change in sound and do you think they will last some time?

Sorry but I can't answer this question just yet. This is the first time I'm trying these flats by EB and they're only a couple of weeks old.

 

[michael_t]

the 3050CM aren't available here in Holland, or any store in Europe atm, and having them shipped from the US costs a lot...

Get in touch with Matt at Strings By Mail ([email protected]) and let him know "Michael T from Winnipeg, Canada" referred you there. He might be able to arrange a small discount on the price of the strings to offset the international shipping cost. That's what he does for me all the time.

They do have two sets of the CM3050 in stock.

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[Grinderman]

I would say more or less the opposite: If you are looking for a warm sound they might be EXACTLY what you're looking for.

GHS flats are quite bright out of the box though, before they're broken in. They need a LOT of time (and playing!) before they mellow out and reach their signature tone. During this process they may also deliver a rather unbalanced tone across the strings. Once they're broken in you won't find a set of warmer/darker sounding strings anywhere. Even a set of broken in LaBella DTFs have slightly more mid presence/overtones than a set of broken in GHS flats. If anything the GHS flats are bordering on TOO warm/dark for my taste (and I generally prefer warm/mellow sounding strings).

The bass will matter too of course. The OP will be using them on a J-bass with a passive tone control, which can dial in a mellower/warmer tone than your active ESP. A passive tone control can (to some extent) compensate for the rather frustrating break-in period with these strings.

In my experiences between GHS 3050 and LaBella 0760M flats I found completely the opposite.

 

[Grinderman]

Trust me when I say GHS Precision Flats are plenty warm and old-school compared to Fender 9050s.

And based on my experiences with GHS 3050 and Fender 9050M flats this is absolutely true.

 

[Deleted member 271037]

In my experiences between GHS 3050 and LaBella 0760M flats I found completely the opposite.

To clarify, I was thinking about the "regular" LaBella Deep Talkin's sets that most people use. The 0760M set you're referring to has a completely different contruction than the other DTF sets. Unless I'm mistaken they have a much thicker core. I've never tried them and probably never will. Far too heavy for these hands...

 

[HaphAsSard]

Mmmm, so the 3050CM aren't available here in Holland, or any store in Europe atm

The GHS Precision Flat 3050CM (aka CM3050, which is, well, their name, but one does find them under both names in stores) are sold in a number of webstores in Europe, mostly France, the vast majority of which indeed do not have them in stock: however, a number of said vendors claim stock will be replenished next Friday.

If you don't want to wait, in a handful of them the set would appear to be in stock:
Cordes - CORDES GUITARES BASSES - Custom medium !45-60-80-105 -
GHS - File Plat 45/105 3050CM
GHS Precision Flatwound - CM3050 - Bass String Set, 4-String, Custom Medium, .045-.105 - MUZIKUS

 

[Grinderman]

To clarify, I was thinking about the "regular" LaBella Deep Talkin's sets that most people use. The 0760M set you're referring to has a completely different contruction than the other DTF sets. Unless I'm mistaken they have a much thicker core. I've never tried them and probably never will. Far too heavy for these hands...

I have no first-hand experience with other LaBella DTF sets such as how 0760FM flats are compared to 0760M flats in terms of new out-of-the-box, break-in period, balance, broken-in tone, etc. I don't mind the weight and stiffness of 0760M flats so I haven't had a reason or occasion to have tried any other DTF sets.

To me GHS 3050 flats from when they were new, fresh out of the packet, have been what-you-hear-and-feel is what you get; very consistent. Of all the strings I've ever used, GHS 3050 flats have the least change through break-in of any. It seems like there's actually been just about none.

 

[J-Mags]

The light set of GHD feels about the same as the Fender light set. The medium set feels heavier than the Fender medium light set. I felt that the .105 set felt exactly like I anticipated a biggo, old-school flatwound set would feel. The light set, is a little light for me, but so is the Fender light set. For reference, I play a Fender 9050 ML set, but sub in a .045 G string when I can.