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Praise Report: GHS Precision Flats

#281
I've had these GHS strings on my Höfner bass for a week. IMO, these strings are very well made and sound great. Prior to installing these GHS strings, I actually thought my bass may have structural issues that I just couldn't trace. Surprisingly, intonation issues, fret buzz, and rattles that I've experienced with LaBella and Pyramid strings are nonexistent with GHS.

The strings went on easily, although I would prefer a thinner diameter near the tuning post, especially on the E string. Because of the thickness of the E string I could get only one and a half turns around the tuning post. Thankfully, I was able to tie the string on so i'm not concerned with slippage. Also, if the ball end had been any larger or my tailpiece thinner, I may have had trouble with the strings fitting the tailpiece.

The string gauges seem just about perfect for this bass. I'm able to set my action and more importantly my intonation more precisely than before. Balance between strings in tone, tension, and volume is very similar. The neck of my bass straightened slightly due to what I think is less tension while under my fretting hand this string seems stiffer. Both of which are qualities that I appreciate.

Remarkably, these strings seem louder than LaBella or Pyramid strings. I actually had to lower my pickups slightly because of (what I think is) the stronger magnetic pull. While keeping the depth of the Labella and Pyramids, the Hofner now has a clearer, more defined and much more of an "acoustic" sound.

For me, These strings are a home run. They have the sound, feel, and high level of construction that brings out the best in this little bass.
I'm going to keep these on this bass for years. I can't wait to hear how these strings mellow with age.

Great job GHS!
 
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#282
GHS Official said:
Alright folks, have the samples on my desk. If the six gents listed above will PM me their mailing address, I will get you a set to try out, and provide feedback.
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This is a short follow up on these strings after recording with them today. I used the Hofner on a '60's era, Latin-soul organ tune with vocals and the bass sounded deep, in tune and full of tone. The artist heard it and exclaimed "I love it!". These GHS strings are exactly what I've wanted from a string for the Hofner. Right on :hyper:
 
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#283
Anyone here that has compared the two long scale gauge options? Regular vs light? I'm using the light ones now and want a little bit more meat to especially my D- and G-string.

Don't get me wrong, the strings sound fantastic and balanced and my current light set is already way past the 'broken in'-stage, but would like to know if it's worth the money and time sitting through the 'break in'-period again to get a little bit more meat and a little less 'glass' out of my upper two strings (G being the most 'glassy').

Just for information purposes: Light: 45-65-85-105, regular: 55-70-90-105
 
#284
Salamenster said:
Anyone here that has compared the two long scale gauge options? Regular vs light? I'm using the light ones now and want a little bit more meat to especially my D- and G-string.

Don't get me wrong, the strings sound fantastic and balanced and my current light set is already way past the 'broken in'-stage, but would like to know if it's worth the money and time sitting through the 'break in'-period again to get a little bit more meat and a little less 'glass' out of my upper two strings (G being the most 'glassy').

Just for information purposes: Light: 45-65-85-105, regular: 55-70-90-105
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I have played both and am a fan of the regular size.
They do provide more "meat" but the one thing i dont like with ghs is the longer break in time of the D and G at any size.
 
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#285
shawshank72 said:
I have played both and am a fan of the regular size.
They do provide more "meat" but the one thing i dont like with ghs is the longer break in time of the D and G at any size.
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Okay, yeah I might have to bream them in again then. But that's not a problem to me, I happily sit through it now that I know the end result. And in the mix with a piece of foam noone in the audience is going to notice it anyways. Money is no problem either now that I've won €30,- in the lottery with a free ticket. ^^
 
#287
I have an old set of 105 - 45 GHS Precision Flats that came on a used 70's RI Jazz that I bought a few years back. They were too high a tension for the neck on the Jazz they came on so I tried them on a couple of other basses and didn't care for them all that much until I put them on my tricked out with a Seymour Duncan Antiquity II pickup + CTS pots + orange drop cap Fender/Squier Classic Vibe Precision. Between the relative cheapness of the instrument, the quick decay and strength of the fundamental on the string set, that bass has been transformed into the ultimate thud machine and sounds great for the blues/soul/r&b that I play.
 
#290
Abner said:
Did I miss the boat on the free strings? I PM'd my address awhile ago, but maybe the new board software doesn't send notifications of PMs quite like it should.

Oh well...

-Alex
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As a new Ibanez Crossover owner, I'm liking where this conversation is going. But those top two strings, B and E, are the hard ones to replace with flats. I've been all over the La Bella website and didn't see anything. If I missed it, PLEASE, redirect my attention. If not, I would heartily request and suggest such a set might find an audience.
 
#291
atomheart411 said:
As a new Ibanez Crossover owner, I'm liking where this conversation is going. But those top two strings, B and E, are the hard ones to replace with flats. I've been all over the La Bella website and didn't see anything. If I missed it, PLEASE, redirect my attention. If not, I would heartily request and suggest such a set might find an audience.
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Not sure I follow you. This is about GHS strings. You won't find any of those on LaBella's website.
 
#292
Metal Mitch said:
So you can make the same mistake as LaBella.

To fit a Fender with standard bridge (not strung thru body) the winding length on the E string must be 36.5".
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We have a number of Fender basses in the office. 37" winding gets the E string right up to the tuning post, but can easily work. I mean, people are using our Precision Flats - that have a 38" wind - on Fender basses all the time. Does it work? Sure. Can we make something better that will fit the growing number of non-Fender 34" scale instruments that have varying needs for winding length? Absolutely.


Abner said:
Did I miss the boat on the free strings? I PM'd my address awhile ago, but maybe the new board software doesn't send notifications of PMs quite like it should.

Oh well...

-Alex
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Nope, that was my fault. You sent your address over and it got lost in the pile that is my desk. My apologies; it'll go out today.
 
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BassistDale said:
This is a short follow up on these strings after recording with them today. I used the Hofner on a '60's era, Latin-soul organ tune with vocals and the bass sounded deep, in tune and full of tone. The artist heard it and exclaimed "I love it!". These GHS strings are exactly what I've wanted from a string for the Hofner. Right on :hyper:
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Thanks for the words! I took my Hofner out last weekend for some gigs (also outfitted the pickups with Seymour Duncan vintage mini-humbuckers, so I wanted to hear how that sounded too). They definitely fit that instrument in feel and sound.
 
#298
I have the new medium scale GHS Precision Flats on one of my Fender Mustangs. They're awesome! They fit perfectly. The purple silk extends down 1/4" below the 4th string tuning machine.

Everything else is what I can always count on from a set of GHS flats: great feel, amazing sound and comfortable tension.

While I do indeed like La Bella and Pyramid flats - GHS is my favourite regardless of price.

They'll remain on the instrument until the end of time!

Thanks for offering them GHS!
 
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I have the new strings on my Hofner as well. The fit is good, though the taper on the E took a bit of work to get through the tuner. I may use a washer at the ball end to act as a spacer to give me more taper at the tuner end if I experience any slippage.

Tone and feel are classic GHS. The Hofner really puts out the low end now...hard to believe such a big sound is coming front a little MIG Club. Thanks GHS!
 
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