Tell me about ghs super steels.

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If you know me from this section, I experiment a LOT with strings.

I've been really digging fst beams though im currently strung with Hi Beams.

I stumbled across the ghs super steels. I haven't tried these yet which is surprising since I've used a ton of ghs strings.
How do the super steels feel on the fingers?
How's the tension compared to your average DR string?

 

[michael_t]

I stumbled across the ghs super steels. I haven't tried these yet which is surprising since I've used a ton of ghs strings.
How do the super steels feel on the fingers?
How's the tension compared to your average DR string?

If DR Hi Beams are "modern" in their tonal character, the Super Steels are more "vintage". Not overly zingy up top once broken-in but a nice midrange with some bark and bite.

They're quite a bit stiffer than any of the DR round cores; being hex core, they're closer to the Lo-Riders in stiffness, except the LR are a little bit smoother in texture, although I wouldn't describe the Super Steels as being "objectionably rough and grabby" (like Roto 66). I've used the light set 40-58-80-102 (plus .126 for 5-string) off and on in the past and liked them a lot.

By the way, the Super Steels 40-58-80-102 is the set Lee Sklar has used for the last 50 yrs on his main "frankenstein" bass.

 

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If DR Hi Beams are "modern" in their tonal character, the Super Steels are more "vintage". Not overly zingy up top once broken-in but a nice midrange with some bark and bite.

They're quite a bit stiffer than any of the DR round cores; being hex core, they're closer to the Lo-Riders in stiffness, except the LR are a little bit smoother in texture, although I wouldn't describe the Super Steels as being "objectionably rough and grabby" (like Roto 66). I've used the light set 40-58-80-102 (plus .126 for 5-string) off and on in the past and liked them a lot.

By the way, the Super Steels 40-58-80-102 is the set Lee Sklar has used for the last 50 yrs on his main "frankenstein" bass.

I really like the Dr round core tension in my fretting hand, but i do sometimes I could be a little faster plucking with a slightly thicker string . I played hex for most of my years.
I'll give them a shot. If they don't work, they will go in the collection box.

Thanks.

 

[michael_t]

I'll give them a shot. If they don't work, they will go in the collection box.

Which specific set do you have?

 

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Which specific set do you have?

Of what? I have standard medium gauge hi beams on now. 105-45 . I should have ordered rhe 102- 40 super steels but got the 106-44. If I like them , I'll order the smaller set later. That should help a touch with the tension if it's too much.

 

[michael_t]

Of what? I have standard medium gauge hi beams on now. 105-45 . I should have ordered rhe 102- 40 super steels but got the 106-44. If I like them , I'll order the smaller set later. That should help a touch with the tension if it's too much.

Sorry, I was asking about the Super Steels set. 44-106 will definitely be stiffer in feel than the HB 45-105.

DR round cores are comfortable for the left hand (fretting) but sometimes not firm enough for the right hand (plucking). That's why I've always preferred hex cores in a lighter set. Super Steels 40-102 (and Lo-Riders 40-100) are just right for me.

EDIT: I also use those exact gauges (40-58-80-102) with GHS Bassics (NPS rounds) and Ken Smith Compressors (Alloy 52 rollerwound).

 

[PBandJazzBass]

Didn’t Dusty Hill (r.i.p, true legend) also use the Super Steels?