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Praise Report: GHS Precision Flats

#403
Ahem...did somebody say...lefty?
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#407
tallboybass said:
View attachment 471507 How funny that a bunch of lefties show up in this little corner of the interwebz?!
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Just a reminder that this is a thread about GHS Precision Flats first and foremost.

And please don't blame me for getting this whole lefty thing started; I was just making a casual observation that a few of the photos that had been posted earlier happened to show left-handed basses, including the original post by Linnin.
 
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michael_t said:
Just a reminder that this is a thread about GHS Precision Flats first and foremost.

And please don't blame me for getting this whole lefty thing started; I was just making a casual observation that a few of the photos that had been posted earlier happened to show left-handed basses, including the original post by Linnin.
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michael_t is just ...{looks both ways}... stringing ... us along. :angel:
 
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#413
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"Well, there is an actual concern. If you have the "meat" of the string wrapped up on the tuner, you can put undue stress on the wrap itself and cause the string to fail prematurely. I've had this happen a couple of times, albeit with the smaller Gotoh/Schaller style of tuners and not the bigger Fender style. However, that is the main concern and why there is a request for a .105 with a 36.5" winding length." And .130 or so?

"Well OK then. Once you get those made up, would you send me one?"

"...one size does NOT fit all"

and others-

seems this was in another thread, also.
 
#414
JustForSport said:
And .130 or so?
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Just as a general question, have you played the .126 before and just not liked it, or are you not trying it based on the gauge? We can look into making a .130, but given the difference between the two, I'm not sure many people would notice. However, I will put it on the list.
 
#415
I'm using the same GHS precision flats for 2 years now on my precision and the meat of the E string is wrapped over the tuner (standard 1/2" ) nearly one full turn with no problem at all.
I think I have removed/reinstalled these strings at least 10 times over the last 2 years. I'm just taking care when removing them to not stress the end of the string (requires some turns to go through the bridge hole). Putting them back also with care, making sure they do not twist.
The only thing that suffered is the purple silk which is a bit messy now.
Great strings
 
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#416
Jon Moody said:
Just as a general question, have you played the .126 before and just not liked it, or are you not trying it based on the gauge? We can look into making a .130, but given the difference between the two, I'm not sure many people would notice. However, I will put it on the list.
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Since there are so many 'comments' about 'floppy' B strings, thought that would be a better match for a .105 E, but maybe it's not that noticeable.
Mostly, it was suggested in response to the 36.5" (or 37") winding length, and as something for the ones that like .130+ B with .105 E flexibility matching.
Haven't tried the GHS precision flats yet, but I prefer a .125"- .128" B with .095" or .100" E's, other strings.
 
#417
Ok. I am looking to try some new strings on my "flats pilgrimage" and GHS P flats are the next stop. I have a question.

1. How would you compare the tension to LaBella DTB 760 fl

I really like the tone of LaBella 760 fl, but I would like just a little less tension. I have tried numerous other strings and only have GHS P flats and TI Jazz flats left before I try to settle down on buying strings and stick with the winner.

Thanks, y'all.
 
#418
dukeandrews said:
I really like the tone of LaBella 760 fl, but I would like just a little less tension.
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One nice thing about the GHS P Flats is you can put together a custom set from BSO for around $25 (for 4-string).

If you want them to be less tension than the La Bella 760FL, 40-55-75-100 (plus 128 for a fiver) may be a good place to start, which would fall somewhere between the La Bella and the TI tension-wise.
 

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