Ah, guess I wasn't thinking of everything. Then maybe I'll put the PWounds on the Ibanez. I just really like the PFlats on the CallowHill. OR get the Brite Flats for the Ibby.
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The GHS Thread
- Thread starter madbassplaya
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Ah, guess I wasn't thinking of everything. Then maybe I'll put the PWounds on the Ibanez. I just really like the PFlats on the CallowHill. OR get the Brite Flats for the Ibby.
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They'll definitely give you a brighter, more aggressive yet articulate sound. I have them on two basses right now (a Streamer LX 6 and Corvette Std 5) and they are pretty great.
The Super Steels are very, VERY articulate and bright without being shrill. I have a hybrid set of SS and Contact Core SS on my fretless 6 right now; the brightness of the strings play very well against the darker, woodier qualities of a fretless in general.
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Strung them up last night and played a bit acoustically. They're a bit "tacky" at the onset, which I've heard is standard for grounds. Nothing major. Tonally, they sound like a beefier, broken in set of strings. Will find some time tonight to plug the bass in and compare the sound.
Right on. Totally understand if you don't get time to check it out. I appreciate the info. Happy 4th!
I know Evan Marien uses GHS strings, but any idea what type?
I'm really loving his sound and was hoping to get something akin
to this running on my bass(es).
I currently have TI Power Rounds on my Noguera 5 string J bass and they
are way to noise. They pick up every little movement I make and it bugs
the heck out of me. I put on some LaBella tapes, but they weren't bright
enough on the higher register. Any suggestions?
Also, I am looking for an E-C set of strings, so having a tight B string isn't
necessary for a pack.
Thanks again!
It's been done before, but I'm here to say that I'm digging it. I put Precision Flats on my Ibanez SR505SM and I'm loving it.
I got the Ibby to be a backup for my CallowHill with PFlats. The church gig is fraught with near dings because we have to strike the stage after the set before the message, and then set it back up for the altar/offering - for three services. A mic stand fell and dinged the back of my neck and I literally cussed on stage at church!!! So it is time for a backup, even though everything is a distance second to the CallowHill.
Main reason for the Ibby was the weight and then the nice tone. (I had one years ago.) The 'Hill is only 8 lbs, but the Ibby is 7lbs 3oz. Nice and light. It is definitely going to do the trick for long practices, and will probably get the nod on Sunday mornings too.
I love the tone with the Precision Flats. I didn't even try the Pressure Wounds. Now there is no reason to.
(Hmm, maybe some Big Splits for the SR505?)
I got the Ibby to be a backup for my CallowHill with PFlats. The church gig is fraught with near dings because we have to strike the stage after the set before the message, and then set it back up for the altar/offering - for three services. A mic stand fell and dinged the back of my neck and I literally cussed on stage at church!!! So it is time for a backup, even though everything is a distance second to the CallowHill.
Main reason for the Ibby was the weight and then the nice tone. (I had one years ago.) The 'Hill is only 8 lbs, but the Ibby is 7lbs 3oz. Nice and light. It is definitely going to do the trick for long practices, and will probably get the nod on Sunday mornings too.
I love the tone with the Precision Flats. I didn't even try the Pressure Wounds. Now there is no reason to.
(Hmm, maybe some Big Splits for the SR505?)
I'm another huge fan of GHS strings. They have a great product line that covers a wide range of basses and playing styles.
The Pressure Wounds I play on my Jazz Bass are without a doubt the best match for that style of bass that I've ever found. Very articulate and punchy yet mellow in tone and extremely easy to play and record with.
I use Precision Flats on my PBass mainly because I want that old fashioned thump from that instrument but I wouldn't be at all shy about using PWounds on that one as well. And I've used Boomers in the past but I find I prefer the PWounds to them.
The Pressure Wounds I play on my Jazz Bass are without a doubt the best match for that style of bass that I've ever found. Very articulate and punchy yet mellow in tone and extremely easy to play and record with.
I use Precision Flats on my PBass mainly because I want that old fashioned thump from that instrument but I wouldn't be at all shy about using PWounds on that one as well. And I've used Boomers in the past but I find I prefer the PWounds to them.
GHS Boomers were the first replacement strings I ever bought when I first started out playing! I wanted new strings for my GTX bass, this would have been 1992 or so, went to the local store knowing nothing and saw 'BOOMERS'! Figured they had to be good 
Over the last few years I've become really serious about strings, and after discovering custom sets and balanced sets this really revolutionized and improved my playing.
I've gone through most every GHS string set they offer upon my string quest, and I'm currently using a set of Precision Flats on my 5 string Spector which is something I NEVER thought would happen! But around here, acoustic gigs have become the hot thing and these strings on this bass are a phenomenal setup to go with acoustic guitars.
Since we're being honest here, I'll present the reasons I don't use other GHS strings anymore.
The main reason is the price for singles. GHS singles are for some reason super expensive compared to their packaged sets, and other brands singles. For instance, I think Progressives are great strings..but I don't like the pre-packaged sets for two reasons. Firstly, on the 4 string sets they package them with a shorter E string than all the other strings. It's not long enough to work on my Warwick so I have to buy a separate E string which makes a set of strings around $28 for a 4 string. I like them, but I don't like them that much. And, it's no cheaper to build a custom set thanks to their premium pricing of singles.
I also wish the Progressives were available fully wound instead of contact core. I just don't care for contact cores.
I was also willing to give Boomers another shot on my 5 string Lakland. I tried them last year, but that was before I realized how much I dislike the high tension of 45-105's on a 35" scale. I added the .135 B string which was fine, however.
So, I was completely ready to order a custom set of lighter gauge Boomers (from Bass Strings Online, of course!) with the .135...only to find out they no longer make a .135! BAH! No Boomers for me then. Thought about Progressives on it, but I really don't want the contact cores, and they cost more...plus the premium upcharge for ordering singles. Just can't see paying $40 plus shipping for set of strings. BAH!
GHS just won't work for me for rounds. I do like the flats though...luckily I got them in trade so I didn't have to pay extra for the custom set
Over the last few years I've become really serious about strings, and after discovering custom sets and balanced sets this really revolutionized and improved my playing.
I've gone through most every GHS string set they offer upon my string quest, and I'm currently using a set of Precision Flats on my 5 string Spector which is something I NEVER thought would happen! But around here, acoustic gigs have become the hot thing and these strings on this bass are a phenomenal setup to go with acoustic guitars.
Since we're being honest here, I'll present the reasons I don't use other GHS strings anymore.
The main reason is the price for singles. GHS singles are for some reason super expensive compared to their packaged sets, and other brands singles. For instance, I think Progressives are great strings..but I don't like the pre-packaged sets for two reasons. Firstly, on the 4 string sets they package them with a shorter E string than all the other strings. It's not long enough to work on my Warwick so I have to buy a separate E string which makes a set of strings around $28 for a 4 string. I like them, but I don't like them that much. And, it's no cheaper to build a custom set thanks to their premium pricing of singles.
I also wish the Progressives were available fully wound instead of contact core. I just don't care for contact cores.
I was also willing to give Boomers another shot on my 5 string Lakland. I tried them last year, but that was before I realized how much I dislike the high tension of 45-105's on a 35" scale. I added the .135 B string which was fine, however.
So, I was completely ready to order a custom set of lighter gauge Boomers (from Bass Strings Online, of course!) with the .135...only to find out they no longer make a .135! BAH! No Boomers for me then. Thought about Progressives on it, but I really don't want the contact cores, and they cost more...plus the premium upcharge for ordering singles. Just can't see paying $40 plus shipping for set of strings. BAH!
GHS just won't work for me for rounds. I do like the flats though...luckily I got them in trade so I didn't have to pay extra for the custom set
The significant price jump with the Progressives to fit a 35" scale is why I haven't ordered a set yet. I was going to skip the Boomers and try Progressives, but couldn't quite see why I should pay double for them. I'm still interested in them, but definitely not for more than one bass.
GHS Boomers were the first replacement strings I ever bought when I first started out playing! I wanted new strings for my GTX bass, this would have been 1992 or so, went to the local store knowing nothing and saw 'BOOMERS'! Figured they had to be good
Over the last few years I've become really serious about strings, and after discovering custom sets and balanced sets this really revolutionized and improved my playing.
I've gone through most every GHS string set they offer upon my string quest, and I'm currently using a set of Precision Flats on my 5 string Spector which is something I NEVER thought would happen! But around here, acoustic gigs have become the hot thing and these strings on this bass are a phenomenal setup to go with acoustic guitars.
Since we're being honest here, I'll present the reasons I don't use other GHS strings anymore.
The main reason is the price for singles. GHS singles are for some reason super expensive compared to their packaged sets, and other brands singles. For instance, I think Progressives are great strings..but I don't like the pre-packaged sets for two reasons. Firstly, on the 4 string sets they package them with a shorter E string than all the other strings. It's not long enough to work on my Warwick so I have to buy a separate E string which makes a set of strings around $28 for a 4 string. I like them, but I don't like them that much. And, it's no cheaper to build a custom set thanks to their premium pricing of singles.
I also wish the Progressives were available fully wound instead of contact core. I just don't care for contact cores.
So, I was completely ready to order a custom set of lighter gauge Boomers (from Bass Strings Online, of course!) with the .135...only to find out they no longer make a .135! BAH! No Boomers for me then. Thought about Progressives on it, but I really don't want the contact cores, and they cost more...plus the premium upcharge for ordering singles. Just can't see paying $40 plus shipping for set of strings. BAH!
LONG post!
Yes, GHS should remedy any issue with the standard package of Progressives. And offer Boomers in a .135 (tapered!).
I have never truly loved a B string until the Progressives. I've used all the major brands: DR, D'Addario, Ernie Ball, Circle K, etc. Amnd not only is this the best B string I've used, I also feel its the best set of strings I've used. That's worth it to me.
See above.
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I was quite impressed with the Progressives B string as well; it does sound very nice, especially for someone like me that uses the higher frets on the B string.
Progressives are the only string I will use for that bass!
Come up and play it. I wish I would've had some time to hang when I came down this last time.
Agreed. Up and down the fingerboard it sounds truly great. I love it!
The B on the Precision Flats is non too shabby up the 'board as well. They are really where my ear is at right now. And they tame the Ibanez well. I don't have a tweeter on my 2x10, so I wouldn't be getting all the highs anyway.
Haven't had to tweak the truss rod yet. I'm giving the strings some time. Will see how the neck looks tonight and set the intonation. May need a slight tweak. Tension isn't crazy, just want to get the strings as low as possible. I can be a little heavy-handed when going for the groove.
Either way, that's where I'm at. I have some flats from another company en route from Jason at BSO that I may put on the 55-02D.
Haven't had to tweak the truss rod yet. I'm giving the strings some time. Will see how the neck looks tonight and set the intonation. May need a slight tweak. Tension isn't crazy, just want to get the strings as low as possible. I can be a little heavy-handed when going for the groove.
Either way, that's where I'm at. I have some flats from another company en route from Jason at BSO that I may put on the 55-02D.
- Sep 9, 2007
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Had a chance to play them over the weekend as well as take the bass into "the office" this morning for a quick demo clip. The tackiness of the strings seems to disappear very quickly and the strings smooth out. Tonewise, well, you tell me.
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Whoa, GHS is in Battle Creek? I was just in Kalamazoo two weeks ago. I would have made sure to come to Battle Creek to come check the factory out (if yall take visitors.) I have a location in BC anyway so maybe I can force another trip soon. Hmmmmmmmmm
Had a chance to play them over the weekend as well as take the bass into "the office" this morning for a quick demo clip. The tackiness of the strings seems to disappear very quickly and the strings smooth out. Tonewise, well, you tell me.
Very cool! I always love when companies get involved in the TB Community!
Loser.
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