Praise Report: GHS Precision Flats

[michael_t]

I got a close look at the wrap on my E string around the post. Looks like there are a couple small gaps in the string. Do you think I should still mess with trying to take this off and re-string it on my P bass?

Loosen it just enough to take it off of the post without straightening it too much. The most tedious part of the process will be pulling the coiled end through the little bridge hole and putting it through the hole on the other one. Try to be as gentle as possible and take your time doing it.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Loosen it just enough to take it off of the post without straightening it too much. The most tedious part of the process will be pulling the coiled end through the little bridge hole and putting it through the hole on the other one. Try to be as gentle as possible and take your time doing it.

Sounds like a PITA! I think I’ll just order new strings.

 

[Linnin]

Sounds like a PITA!

Oh, it is! Gigantic

I’ll just order new strings.

It's the right thing to do.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Oh, it is! Gigantic


It's the right thing to do.

Thanks Linnin... I feel like I needed some confirmation on this. Going to leave ‘em be for a while.

 

[sonojono]

If you’re looking to buy medium scale GHS Flats. I still have an unopened pair that I’ve been desperately trying to sell (to the point I’m this close to giving them away to a friend).

 

[moreblues]

GHS Precision flats, used to be one of my favorite flats...That is until they stop making the standard long scale. The long scale plus is fine if you’re going through the body,But if you’re not ,who wants the string winding on to the tuner post of the E,beyond the silk?
Good thing I hoarded some of those...
in a balanced set by buying singles
45-60-80-105...

 

[Kipp Harrington]

If you’re looking to buy medium scale GHS Flats. I still have an unopened pair that I’ve been desperately trying to sell (to the point I’m this close to giving them away to a friend).

What is “medium” scale?

 

[Kipp Harrington]

GHS Precision flats, used to be one of my favorite flats...That is until they stop making the standard long scale. The long scale plus is fine if you’re going through the body,But if you’re not ,who wants the silk going around the tuning post on the E...
Good thing I hoarded some of those...
in a balanced set by buying singles
45-60-80-105...

Agreed... not exactly thrilled with the silk (and part of the non-silked) string wrapping around the post. What gives?

 

[sonojono]

What is “medium” scale?

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[fermata]

What is “medium” scale?

Medium scale is a 32" scale (as opposed to the more common 34" long scale). The winding length on GHS medium scale strings is 35.5", which won't clear the nut on a long scale instrument.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Medium scale is a 32" scale (as opposed to the more common 34" long scale). The winding length on GHS medium scale strings is 35.5", which won't clear the nut on a long scale instrument.

OK. Thanks. My 3 Basses are long scale.

 

[michael_t]

who wants the silk going around the tuning post on the E...

Assuming you meant "who wants the main body of the string with no silk going around the post on the E...", this is one thing that kept me from trying the Precision Flats for years. This is unfortunate because, as I discovered a little over a year ago, these are perfect for my P bass otherwise.

It did aggravate my OCD for a while at the beginning, but I eventually did grow to love them.

I do like what La Bella has done in this regard with their "long scale" 4-string sets.

G = 38"
D = 38"
A = 38"
E = 36.75"

 

[michael_t]

Sounds like a PITA!

Oh, it is! Gigantic

I tend to agree with @Linnin on this.

I've finally decided it's really not worth the hassle moving strings from one bass to another. Once they go on, they stay there till they're ready to be replaced and recycled.

EDIT: There is a 1-yr-old set of P Flats (45-95) I intend to hang on to in case I end up with a second P bass in my arsenal.

 

[moreblues]

Thanks @michael_t...I just realized what I wrote and edited it...but you knew what I meant....thanks !

 

[Linnin]

I tend to agree with @Linnin on this.

I've finally decided it's really not worth the hassle moving strings from one bass to another. Once they go on, they stay there till they're ready to be replaced and recycled.

EDIT: There is a 1-yr-old set of P Flats (45-95) I intend to hang on to in case I end up with a second P bass in my arsenal.

Bingo-Zingo!! As poor as I am, when an old set comes off a new set goes on.

 

[sonojono]

I've finally decided it's really not worth the hassle moving strings from one bass to another. Once they go on, they stay there till they're ready to be replaced and recycled.

It’s a very good rule of thumb I’ve learned myself from experience.

 

[michael_t]

As poor as I am, when an old set comes off a new set goes on.

During the last 10 yrs (yes, only 10 yrs so far...) I've been a bassist, I have never ever kept a set of strings on any of my basses long enough till they actually NEEDED to be replaced. Too much money spent just "experimenting".

 

[sonojono]

I recall spending over $300+ on strings and realized wow, I should’ve just bought a new bass at that point

 

[Linnin]

During the last 10 yrs (yes, only 10 yrs so far...) I've been a bassist, I have never ever kept a set of strings on any of my basses long enough till they actually NEEDED to be replaced. Too much money spent just "experimenting".

Whether you call it curiosity; experimentation, or exploration every sonic expedition has it's associated cost. This is why, when you find a string that really 'does it' for you, you stick with it.

 

[Linnin]

I recall spending over $300+ on strings and realized wow, I should’ve just bought a new bass at that point

That's actually not too bad. If you run roundwounds and change sets every 90-100 playing hours you'll spend around a $100/year. If you're playing out 10-12 times a month, you'll want to change sets every month, so $250 a year or thereabouts. Perfectly reasonable.