Praise Report: GHS Precision Flats

[iiipopes]

You really just need to make a Medium Scale E-String. The other strings Long Scale will work...

(runs and hides...)

No need to run and hide, and they will work especially well on 2+2 headstocks with the tall A & D tuners being far enough up the headstock so that there is still just silk leader around the post to avoid binding, and the G string is small enough diameter it doesn't matter.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

I was thinking about it a little more, an appropriate A-String will be a good idea as well. The D and G don't matter as much as you said they are small enough diameter.

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[Jon Moody]

Just talked with our R&D guy about this, and all I have to do is make up the specs and present it to the boss, so let's see some requests.

Slapinfunk, you have a med scale bass to do some prototyping, should this go forward?

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Just talked with our R&D guy about this, and all I have to do is make up the specs and present it to the boss, so let's see some requests.

Slapinfunk, you have a med scale bass to do some prototyping, should this go forward?

I have a few "Short Scale" basses that require "Medium Scale" strings, so yes.

Starfire
Coranado II
Hofner Beatle
Working on adding a Mustang to the mix which will use Medium Scale as well

 

[BassistDale]

Just talked with our R&D guy about this, and all I have to do is make up the specs and present it to the boss, so let's see some requests.

Slapinfunk, you have a med scale bass to do some prototyping, should this go forward?

I love GHS flats, they sound and feel amazing. I'd have them on my Höfner 500/1 bass if there was a set that fit it.

 

[Jon Moody]

I have a few "Short Scale" basses that require "Medium Scale" strings, so yes.

Starfire
Coranado II
Hofner Beatle
Working on adding a Mustang to the mix which will use Medium Scale as well

Awesome. We don't have any medium scale (or short scale that need medium) basses in the building. It's quite sad, really.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Awesome. We don't have any medium scale (or short scale that need medium) basses in the building. It's quite sad, really.

The majority of instruments that use "Medium Scale" strings are "Short Scales" anyway...

 

[iiipopes]

The only bass I know of that is Medium Scale that would benefit from both a dedicated E and A string, besides the Mustang, is the 1st generation 32" scale Stu Hamm bass.

 

[59jazz]

So I've had the 3050's on for 3 days, and I have a real bad case of tennis elbow on my left arm with discomfort from my bicep to my forearm. I did about 40 mins worth of gentle stretching, which allowed me to play "Rescue Me" for half an hour while I dialed in my Para Driver. Plus practiced a couple of songs without ANY discomfort. These strings are tight, yet they are flexible. I love my TI's, Chromes and Fender flats, but the GHS .055-105's are the shnitz for me! My '62 P copy sports an alder body, rw board and Seymour SPB-1's and the sound is just amazing to my ears. And to think, they will loosen up and sound even better after time. I also tried them in drop D tuning....no wobble or fret buzz to boot. My 15 year old the guitar player, kills strings instantly....maybe I should have him break them in

 

[gary m]

Great report! They just are the most comfortable and best sounding strings for Fender bass and just about anything else. I have them on my P, my sixers and my fretless. Still waiting on that set for Hofners, though! ;-)

 

[Maz]

I'll throw my .02 in and say I thought I hated flats until I bought a used fretless that was strung with these. There is a thread somewhere where I was all about finding out what strings they were. Someday I'll string a P-bass with them too.

 

[dave_bass5]

I've got my first gig with mine tomorrow. I've only had about 1 hours play on them so far but I'm really looking forward to it.
In fact I'm not going to bother taking any effects or use my BDDI, just so I can hear the pure tone.
Having gigged with Chromes and TI's in the past, and liking them but not loving them, I'm hoping these will finally show me what flats are all about.

 

[Root 5]

Users interested in a Medium Scale 34" Winding Length GHS Precision String Set:

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[gary m]

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[Jon Moody]

Okay, talked with the boss. We are GOOD to get some medium scale Precision Flats made. It may be a couple of weeks to have them properly scheduled, but then we'll get them going. SLaPiNFuNK will be expecting a couple of sets to prototype, but why should he have all the fun?

Here's the deal. Using the original list of people that would be interested in seeing a Medium Scale 34" Winding Length GHS Precision Flats set, I will pick up to 4 of those signed up (at random, using one of those random number generators) who will get to try these out as well. Sound fair?

I will keep this post updated, as best I can.

GHS Precision Flats Medium Scale 34" Winding List

1. Root 5
2. gary m
3. BassistDale
4. Fat Steve
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[gary m]

Okay, talked with the boss. We are GOOD to get some medium scale Precision Flats made. It may be a couple of weeks to have them properly scheduled, but then we'll get them going. SLaPiNFuNK will be expecting a couple of sets to prototype, but why should he have all the fun?

Here's the deal. Using the original list of people that would be interested in seeing a Medium Scale 34" Winding Length GHS Precision Flats set, I will pick up to 4 of those signed up (at random, using one of those random number generators) who will get to try these out as well. Sound fair?

I will keep this post updated, as best I can.

GHS Precision Flats Medium Scale 34" Winding List

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I absolutely want in...want something to try on the Hofner. Thanks!!

 

[BassistDale]

These will fit a Hofner Bass? I've been waiting for this! What gauges do you think they'll be?

Okay, talked with the boss. We are GOOD to get some medium scale Precision Flats made. It may be a couple of weeks to have them properly scheduled, but then we'll get them going. SLaPiNFuNK will be expecting a couple of sets to prototype, but why should he have all the fun?

Here's the deal. Using the original list of people that would be interested in seeing a Medium Scale 34" Winding Length GHS Precision Flats set, I will pick up to 4 of those signed up (at random, using one of those random number generators) who will get to try these out as well. Sound fair?

I will keep this post updated, as best I can.

GHS Precision Flats Medium Scale 34" Winding List

1. Root 5
2. gary m
3. Bassistdale
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[Jon Moody]

These will fit a Hofner Bass? I've been waiting for this! What gauges do you think they'll be?

Possibly the same as the short scale (45-60-75-95), but I have to pull some numbers and see if the medium gauge (45-65-85-105) would be better.

 

[RBS_Johnson]

If my violin bass was finished and together I would be all over this.

I did, however, accidently order the long+ strings for my Teisco. I will have to see if they can be made to work.

 

[Fat Steve]

Okay, talked with the boss. We are GOOD to get some medium scale Precision Flats made. It may be a couple of weeks to have them properly scheduled, but then we'll get them going. SLaPiNFuNK will be expecting a couple of sets to prototype, but why should he have all the fun?

Here's the deal. Using the original list of people that would be interested in seeing a Medium Scale 34" Winding Length GHS Precision Flats set, I will pick up to 4 of those signed up (at random, using one of those random number generators) who will get to try these out as well. Sound fair?

I will keep this post updated, as best I can.

GHS Precision Flats Medium Scale 34" Winding List

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2. gary m
3. BassistDale
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I'd like in on that. I just tried some chromes on my SX Medium scale fretless, and I'm just not a fan.