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Review: GHS Balanced Nickels 4M-NB
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I think GHS Balanced Nickels are likely one of the most bass-like roundwound bass strings out there. I don't remember having any quarrel with them when brand new, but yeah, probably worth playing them in a while longer, if you have time to do so.
Thank you for the lesson on semantics.
What I wrote (post #477) “They just don’t have as much girth in tone. Might be the result of having less wrap layers.” in the context to what Jon Moody wrote, (post #54) “Aside from what was already mentioned, the D'A BT set still uses 1 cover for the G string and 3 covers for the E string, whereas the Balanced Nickels use 2 covers on all four strings. Different construction, not to mention materials that are different as well.”
I know, I read it the first time. You did not single out the E string as not having as much girth. Going by what you wrote, it might well have been the G, as well - in which case, I was just pointing out how the number of wraps is not lower but in fact higher than usual. You're very welcome.Thank you for the lesson on semantics.
What I wrote (post #477) “They just don’t have as much girth in tone. Might be the result of having less wrap layers.” in the context to what Jon Moody wrote, (post #54) “Aside from what was already mentioned, the D'A BT set still uses 1 cover for the G string and 3 covers for the E string, whereas the Balanced Nickels use 2 covers on all four strings. Different construction, not to mention materials that are different as well.”
To which you’ve just proven my point that your comment was made for no other reason than to argue with my opinion and fact.I know, I read it the first time. You did not single out the E string as not having as much girth. Going by what you wrote, it might well have been the G, as well - in which case, I was just pointing out how the number of wraps is not lower but in fact higher than usual. You're very welcome.
I see you much proner to arguing than I am.To which you’ve just proven my point that your comment was made for no other reason than to argue with my opinion and fact.
Your original post was ambiguous, and mine had the potential to be useful to both you and other posters.
Have a nice day, manI see you much proner to arguing than I am.
Just want to say that I'm very happy with Balanced Nickels on my P-bass w/ SPB-3 pickup!
I put them a few days ago and today was my first practice with band and they work great!
I played SS strings for a long time and was never truly satisfied with the tone.
Chromes flats were too mellow for me.
BN really work great in calming down the aggressive high-end of the SPB-3 pickup, but they can also bark if you want them to! Low end is great.
I put them a few days ago and today was my first practice with band and they work great!
I played SS strings for a long time and was never truly satisfied with the tone.
Chromes flats were too mellow for me.
BN really work great in calming down the aggressive high-end of the SPB-3 pickup, but they can also bark if you want them to! Low end is great.
Same, I think they have more girth than quite a few NPS strings. Of course I play g&l's with MFD pickups. They work well with those.
Listen to play back of of recent gigs, My bass is more defined in the mix with Balanced nickels. The just sit well.
When I first put the 40-101 set on my P bass back in 2017, they didn't wow me at first. But I do have to agree with you; I loved the way they "sat in the mix" with clarity and definition without being too up-front.
When I first put the 40-101 set on my P bass back in 2017, they didn't wow me at first. But I do have to agree with you; I loved the way they "sat in the mix" with clarity and definition without being too up-front.
I get this, to different degrees with all ghs strings, but these are especially nice. Most strings I get lost in the mix.
Hey everyone!
I was thinking of stringing my bass with GHS BN 40-101. Here's the catch, I have a 5-string bass, 33' scale, E-C tunning. Which string (single) would you think it would pair the best with this set for the high C?
Thanks!
I was thinking of stringing my bass with GHS BN 40-101. Here's the catch, I have a 5-string bass, 33' scale, E-C tunning. Which string (single) would you think it would pair the best with this set for the high C?
Thanks!
You can try the GHS Round Core Boomer .030, which can be ordered as a single as long as you don't mind having green silks for E-G and red silk on the high C.
The lows on the BN are deeper, while the NLR has a punchier low-mid presence. Otherwise, they're similar in their smooth midrange and a clear but non-zingy top end.
Thanks!
I thought about it because both are nickel-based, roundwound, and have a round core. But probably a .032 would be a better fit for the balance. However I didn't find any .032
