NSD: GHS Balanced Nickels Medium

[p12bassnut]

Here is yet another satisfied customer.
I was looking for a nickel roundwound set with round core that exhibits more fundamental, fewer pronounced harmonic overtones; and I believe I found it.
The tension balance is indeed good as is the string to string output balance.
Also, they aren't as bright on the g string but still smooth and not harsh.
I would say - creamy/smooth on the high end, deep and focused on the low end and focused in the mids.
Of course- ymmv

 

[michael_t]

What specific bass do you have them on?

 

[p12bassnut]

What specific bass do you have them on?

Skjold 4 string

 

[Doug Bright]

How is the tension and flexibility?

 

[p12bassnut]

Tension a little on the light side for me but the flexibility seems good.

 

[iiipopes]

Tension a little on the light side for me but the flexibility seems good.

Hmmm. With the pure nickel wrap being denser than nickel plated steel, the tension on a set of Medium BPN's 44-106 is actually higher than comparable NPS strings. Are you sure you're not feeling the flexibility instead? BPN's, having a round core, are more flexible than many NPS with a hex core in the same or similar gauges.

 

[michael_t]

Tension a little on the light side for me but the flexibility seems good.

Hmmm. With the pure nickel wrap being denser than nickel plated steel, the tension on a set of Medium BPN's 44-106 is actually higher than comparable NPS strings. Are you sure you're not feeling the flexibility instead? BPN's, having a round core, are more flexible than many NPS with a hex core in the same or similar gauges.

@iiipopes has the right idea.

Boomer M3045 (45-65-85-105) = 186.5 lbs.
Precision Flats M3050 (45-65-85-105) = 184.6 lbs.
Super Steels M5000 (44-63-84-106) = 184.5 lbs.
Balanced Nickel 4M-NB (44-60-80-106) = 184.2 lbs.

The BN 44-106 are up there with the other three in total tension despite smaller A and D.