DR Pure Blues guitar light gauge are pure nickel and have a .032. They're 38" total length. Might be long enough for a high C. If the ball end is too small you can use a small washer or thread the string through an old bass ball 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
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Review: GHS Balanced Nickels 4M-NB
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If you think the RCB .030 (33.2 lbs.) is a little too light, you can always try the hex-core Boomer .030 (37.2 lbs.), which actually might balance better with the rest.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
One thing to keep in mind is the round-core strings by GHS have a noticeably firmer feel than the round-core strings by DR. I think it has to do with the thickness of the core wire. That means the Pure Blues .032 and the RCB .030 probably feel similar in terms of overall stiffness. I've tried the PB once before and decided they were a little too flexible for my taste. They're also nickel-steel alloy and much brighter than either of the Boomers, maybe too bright to match with the Balanced Nickels, which are pure nickel. Just a thought...
You're absolutely right! I completely missed the part about you talking about the guitar string. This is what happens when I try to post on TB before my second cup of coffee first thing in the morning... My bad.
Hey, that's a great idea! Nickel Rockers (for electric guitar) = pure nickel "rollerwound" on a round core.Probably an idea would be to pair with a single Nickel Rockers N032 from GHS. Also Pure Nickels and Round core
I just wish the Balanced Nickels (for bass) came in the "rollerwound" version like the Pressurewound (Alloy 52 rollerwound).
Arw these balanced nickels as smooth as I've read. Comparable to DR sunbeams as far as rounds go. I don't use rounds due to an aversion to string squeak. But I wouldn't mind giving these a shot if the smoothness was a feature that minimises the squeak some
I didn't find the BN to be particularly smooth, especially the E string. This "balanced construction" by GHS means all four strings (E-G) have two layers of winding. Conventional E strings typically have three layers, so the wire used for the outer wrap is thinner than the one used for the BN. For example, I didn't like the way the E string on the BN 40-101 felt so much rougher compared to the smoothness of the DR Nickel Lo-Rider 100E with the 3-wrap construction.
Ahh ok. I realise it's a BN thread, but are the Sunbeams smooth feeling as some say? I luv me flatwounds, the PF's in particular, but wouldn't mind trying some low squeaky rounds that are not too expensive
Yes, the Sunbeams are smoother as well as more flexible than the BN. For "smooth, screech-free rounds" I use the Pressurewounds.
Got a Fullerton 82/83 AVRI 57 pbass. Came with TI's which are great but wanna try out some warm roundwounds.
I have some 45-100 sunbeams arriving today but have recently found this thread. No real place to get these strings quickly in Sydney so I will be going through Bass Centre, who said it will take some months to get them in. This is fine as I can try out the sunbeams in the meantime. I requested the 44-106 set, I understand these will be more stiff than the SB's but I might then know what exactly I want on the bass.
These strings sound exactly what I am looking for in a string, but the sunbeams might tick that box too.
EDIT: after reading this thread I changed the request to the 40-101 set...Not long ago was a high tension string kinda guy....XL 50-105 type. But after playing on the TI's for some time, and learning to play with a light touch, a set of NYXL's at 50-105 were disgustingly stiff for me.
I have some 45-100 sunbeams arriving today but have recently found this thread. No real place to get these strings quickly in Sydney so I will be going through Bass Centre, who said it will take some months to get them in. This is fine as I can try out the sunbeams in the meantime. I requested the 44-106 set, I understand these will be more stiff than the SB's but I might then know what exactly I want on the bass.
These strings sound exactly what I am looking for in a string, but the sunbeams might tick that box too.
EDIT: after reading this thread I changed the request to the 40-101 set...Not long ago was a high tension string kinda guy....XL 50-105 type. But after playing on the TI's for some time, and learning to play with a light touch, a set of NYXL's at 50-105 were disgustingly stiff for me.
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I know of a TB member from New Zealand who orders these strings from Strings By Mail, which is based in Michigan. They do ship internationally.
You can email them at [email protected] and inquire about the shipping cost as well as the time frame.
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The 40-101 is definitely a better option for you based on your preferences. They're firmer in feel than the Sunbeams 45-100.
Awesome thank you for that.
I really like a big fat and warm sound which flats obviously dish out in spades, but I don't like how they sound when I do decide to dig in. I tend to have the tone knob on my pbass rolled back a lot of the time, but would like some grind there when I want it.
Might try pressure rounds after the sunbeams >> BN's
I've tried the BN 40-101 set on my P bass in the past and liked them. They seemed to bring out the natural warmth of the P without losing the bite and definition of a roundwound.
That said, I do prefer the Pressurewound over the BN for their smoother feel and the crunchy mids. That's what my P bass is wearing right now.
Interesting, what is the string tension/feel of the pressurewound. And what guage do you use for those?
PW are stiffer in feel. I use the light set (40-54-76-96), which feels like a typical hex-core 40-100 set. I also use the medium set (44-62-84-106), tuned to DGCF.
