They definitely have a full body sound. However, now that it's day 2 with the Boomers I'm finding the B & E strings to lack clarity and clear pitch.
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The GHS Thread
- Thread starter madbassplaya
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- Sep 9, 2007
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- Endorsing Artist: Eventide, GHS Strings, G&L Guitars, NS Design, Tsunami Cables
Threw a set of 45-100 Boomers on a new Peavey Foundation. Got them on sale. Thought I'd refresh my memory and wanted to use a lighter gauge string on this bass initially.
Thoughts? Rough feel in comparison to DR Sunbeams. Higher tension too. Even more so than Daddario XLs. Warm and punchy if a bit boomy in the mids. Thus the name i guess?
My E string seems to lack a bit of character in comparison to the others.
Thoughts? Rough feel in comparison to DR Sunbeams. Higher tension too. Even more so than Daddario XLs. Warm and punchy if a bit boomy in the mids. Thus the name i guess?
My E string seems to lack a bit of character in comparison to the others.
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Seriously, when I used Boomers as my main string 30+ years ago, I always had to purchase an extra E string to replace after the first couple of gigs because with my perspiration chemistry, it eats the nickel plate and kills the string prematurely.
The E string is fresh but definitely doesn't have the same character as the other strings. I'd say it lacks definition.
I have precision flatwounds on my esp/ltd b404sm and I noticed this same thing. Not sure if you're talking about the flatwounds but the E string really doesn't bloom until loud volumes at which point it sounds great
I just took off the Boomers and put on Pressurewounds for my G, D, A. My initial impression is that I really like the Pressurewounds.
- Sep 9, 2007
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- Endorsing Artist: Eventide, GHS Strings, G&L Guitars, NS Design, Tsunami Cables
I honestly didn't think I'd like them (Pressurewounds) as much as I do. They sound & feel great and last quite a long time.
I have had no issues with the E string on my Boomers (no clarity issue). I will say that while the Boomer B string I had was as good as any DR or Daddario, the Progressive B is FAR superior!
I would expect it to sound "clearer" as its a stainless string.
I would have thought so too, but my only experience with Prosteels is the set that came on my KSD. I am/was pleased with every string on it but the B string.
I would have thought so too, but my only experience with Prosteels is the set that came on my KSD. I am/was pleased with every string on it but the B string.
I had thought about running a .136 Progressive B with a .45-.105 set of Boomers cause it would be cheaper. Lol
I would expect it to sound "clearer" as its a stainless string.
Yes. But the GHS had pitch issues.
What string? All of mine intonate like a champ!
For the record, I like D'Addario a lot. Great company! I just prefer the tone and feel of the GHS that I'm using.
