The GHS Thread

[Phalex]

Two words for you: Neon Tape Wound Strings. Think about it.........

 

[jmain]

Heh, my alter-ego. But since they both wear glasses, which is which?! It wasn't that much of a secret, given that I did have to state my new position/affiliation in my profile.

We're looking at setting up a commercial account, so at least during the weekdays (because honestly, you're never really "off the clock" in a social media position), I'm going to be handling everything from this from now on.

Both? Cool with me either way. I know what you mean, we're never really off the clock are we?

Thanks for all your help!!

 

[Doodaddy]

If Progressives don't get put on that bass I'm going to burn it.

I've already said that will probably be the string that comes on it. It would be sooooo much easier if the 5 string packs would comfortably fit a 35" scale. So I guess I'll have to order a special set from BSO and be angry about it.

Maybe GHS and BMT can team up since they're that close......who knows?

 

[Jon Moody]

Maybe GHS and BMT can team up since they're that close......who knows?

I'm not the one that makes those decisions, but I can certainly pass that along.

 

[madbassplaya]

I've already said that will probably be the string that comes on it. It would be sooooo much easier if the 5 string packs would comfortably fit a 35" scale. So I guess I'll have to order a special set from BSO and be angry about it.

Maybe GHS and BMT can team up since they're that close......who knows?

Go with the .136 B. You and your intestines can thank me later.

 

[Doodaddy]

I'm not the one that makes those decisions, but I can certainly pass that along.

That was more along the lines of fun. If it happens, neat. If not, no worries.

I'd be more concerned with not having to create my own 5 string set out of singles thusly making it much more affordable and financially able to place the strings on a multitude of basses.

 

[Doodaddy]

Go with the .136 B. You and your intestines can thank me later.

Well, I do have that second 310 on the way to me...........hmm

 

[Jon Moody]

I'd be more concerned with not having to create my own 5 string set out of singles thusly making it much more affordable and financially able to place the strings on a multitude of basses.

That has already been mentioned. A couple of times, actually. And I agree with you completely.

 

[Doodaddy]

That has already been mentioned. A couple of times, actually. And I agree with you completely.

Oh I know. Just adding to the group opinion so it's apparent that it's not just a select group of users.

 

[Jon Moody]

Oh I know. Just adding to the group opinion so it's apparent that it's not just a select group of users.

And that is appreciated.

 

[Doodaddy]

And that is appreciated.

You're appreciated.

 

[madbassplaya]

I'd be more concerned with not having to create my own 5 string set out of singles thusly making it much more affordable and financially able to place the strings on a multitude of basses.

I'm telling you, .45-.105 with a .136 B. MAGIC.

Well, I do have that second 310 on the way to me...........hmm

Why wasn't I told about this? Did you get a new head as well? Text me...

That has already been mentioned. A couple of times, actually. And I agree with you completely.

You're appreciated.

Agreed!

 

[dedpool1052]

i'd like to see GHS make a set of round-core boomers. i miss the flexibility of the hibeams but love the tone and smooth feel of boomers.

 

[madbassplaya]

i'd like to see GHS make a set of round-core boomers. i miss the flexibility of the hibeams but love the tone and smooth feel of boomers.

What about going with a lighter gauge? I ask because I was using a set of .40-.95's and they were pretty flexible!

 

[dedpool1052]

What about going with a lighter gauge? I ask because I was using a set of .40-.95's and they were pretty flexible!

that is actually the set i am currently using. they are quite flexible but i'm one of those picky players that always wants more. i will say that they have made a GHS convert out of me after using DRs almost exclusively for the past 5 years. i bought the light guage set on a whim and ended up buying 4 more sets for my other basses.

 

[MostlyBass]

i'd like to see GHS make a set of round-core boomers. i miss the flexibility of the hibeams but love the tone and smooth feel of boomers.

Interesting - I just put on a set of Boomers, 40 - 120 and they feel just a tad large / stiff. Big sound, feel good... Perhaps a tad low-mid heavy.

 

[dedpool1052]

Interesting - I just put on a set of Boomers, 40 - 120 and they feel just a tad large / stiff. Big sound, feel good... Perhaps a tad low-mid heavy.

by smooth feel i was referring to the difference between SS and NPS. the boomers feel nice and silky compared to the rough/grabby feel of hibeams.

 

[MostlyBass]

The Boomers definitely have a nice smooth feel and play 'fast'.

 

[dedpool1052]

the lighter guage was something of a revelation to me as well. i'd been using 45-105 since the beginning and swore off the idea of using light-guage strings because they would be "floppy". i was dead wrong. the light guage set of boomers (40-55-75-95) feel really good to me. the "standard" 65-guage d-string usually bothered me due to how stiff it felt in comparison to the other strings, but now it's quite comfortable. i'm pretty happy so far with the set, but i would like the G-string a bit lighter, perhaps a 35. and if they made a round-core set, they would be the prefect balance of size and felxibility to me.

 

[madbassplaya]

Interesting - I just put on a set of Boomers, 40 - 120 and they feel just a tad large / stiff. Big sound, feel good... Perhaps a tad low-mid heavy.

The Boomers definitely have a nice smooth feel and play 'fast'.

I often describe Boomers as a FULL body string. Compared to the scooped nature of other strings GHS are a bit mid heavy. As soon as I played them I loved the tone and feel!

the lighter guage was something of a revelation to me as well. i'd been using 45-105 since the beginning and swore off the idea of using light-guage strings because they would be "floppy". i was dead wrong. the light guage set of boomers (40-55-75-95) feel really good to me. the "standard" 65-guage d-string usually bothered me due to how stiff it felt in comparison to the other strings, but now it's quite comfortable. i'm pretty happy so far with the set, but i would like the G-string a bit lighter, perhaps a 35. and if they made a round-core set, they would be the prefect balance of size and felxibility to me.

Glad using smaller gauges can work for you. Wha t about ordering a custom set?