GHS Progressives for 5 string?

[Mike M.]

I tried the mentioned 4 string set for my P bass and I really like them a lot. For me, perfect tension and something about the exposed core on the E string really gave the E what it needed which was more "umph." I think GHS calls the exposed core "saddle huggers." For this particular bass they're perfect.

Has anyone tried the GHS Progessives for 5 string? I've been trying various strings for my AM STD Jazz 5'er and while a lot have been good I haven't quite found what I would call "thee" set for me. So far I've tried the stock Fender strings, DR Fat Beams, GHS Boomers and now I'm using DR Nickle Lo-Riders. Each progression has been a step in the right direction, but I'm not quite there. It's really more a certain feel and tension I'm after rather than the tone the strings generate, although I do want roundwounds.

So far the Lo-Riders are the best in terms of feel and tension, but there's something about the sound quailty of the low B that I don't care for. Doesn't have the overall "umph" that the others have had. So I'm wondering how the GHS Progessives for 5 string would work for me.

Thanks in advance.

 

[mmbongo]

I used them for a while, great strings. I quit using them because of GHS's weird string measurements. It made it very difficult and expensive to get a set that worked for me. They should fit a 34" scale Fender just fine though as long as you don't string through body.

Give them a try. You could even just try a B string and see if it works out for you:
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I would also suggest trying Sadowsky Blue Labels. One of the best B strings I've played, I just replaced Nickel LoRiders with these to see which I like better. I can say the B string on these is much tighter and more focused than the Nickel LoRider. I use the .130's in both cases.
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[Mike M.]

I used them for a while, great strings. I quit using them because of GHS's weird string measurements. It made it very difficult and expensive to get a set that worked for me. They should fit a 34" scale Fender just fine though as long as you don't string through body.

Give them a try. You could even just try a B string and see if it works out for you:
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I would also suggest trying Sadowsky Blue Labels. One of the best B strings I've played, I just replaced Nickel LoRiders with these to see which I like better. I can say the B string on these is much tighter and more focused than the Nickel LoRider. I use the .130's in both cases.
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Hey, thanks for the tips! Much appreciated. I'll just have to try all and se what works for me.

One thing I've discovered is that all basses are not created equal when it comes to strings. I've got an Ibanez SR505 and Elixers are perfect on that bass. Great, even tension. Tried the same set on an MIM 5'er I had....not so good. Very floppy E and B. Got a 4 string Squire Affintity P with DR SS Lo-Riders and couldn't ask for better. Tried the same set on my MIJ P 4 string and the G and D were almost unplayable because the tension was so stiff. Put the Progressives on....perfect!

 

[Jon Moody]

I have custom shop sets of the Progressives on my 5 string and 6 string. They work great, and the B string is wonderful; deep and articulate.