The GHS Thread

[Jabazz]

I used GHS Boomers exclusively for 20+ years.

Twelve years ago I began trying different brands. Been using mostly DR's for about ten years.

After reading this thread, I went to Bass Strings Online and ordered a couple of sets of Boomers.

I can't remember why I stopped using them.

 

[Jon Moody]

I can't remember why I stopped using them.

Probably why many of us did; there are so many string choices out there, why wouldn't you try some things and see what works for you?

And we're glad you're back.

 

[MostlyBass]

I'm really liking the Pressurewounds I put on

 

[Jon Moody]

I'm really liking the Pressurewounds I put on

They will last a long time too.

My main gig in the summer is a Summerstock Theatre, where you're playing 7 shows every 6 days (meaning 2 on Saturday), and also cramming in about 5 rehearsals every other week. This is also in a pit where the temperature and humidity are not ideal. Over the years, if I found a set of strings that lasted the full two weeks of a run (or close to), I would consider myself lucky. Most of the other sets I've used in this environment would last about a week; one set lasted 4 days before turning to a muddy sounding wreck.

The Pressurewounds lasted 2 full runs in that environment. A month after those shows ended, I started rehearsals for another long running show and figured I'd try to eke out the rehearsals with the "old set" I had on the bass. They lasted the full run, and it was only the last 2-3 shows where they reached that tonal area of "Hmm...I think it's time."

I'm not a flats guy by any means; I like my roundwound sound and feel. But the Pressurewounds grew on me and are probably my favorite string at this point. Once the Progressives are done on my Streamer (and they are lasting a while as well), I will probably put Pressurewounds on again.

 

[Gorn]

Hey GHS, I loved the shortscale precision flats I had on my SG but I didn't like the light gauge. It would be great if you made a 45-105 shortscale set rather than or in addition to the 45-95.

 

[Jon Moody]

Hey GHS, I loved the shortscale precision flats I had on my SG but I didn't like the light gauge. It would be great if you made a 45-105 shortscale set rather than or in addition to the 45-95.

I can certainly pass it along and see if it's a possibility, or if someone here has an option to that.

 

[Gorn]

I wonder why the shortscale set is lighter gauge by default. Normally shorter scale strings are made heavier to account for the tension loss, right?

 

[Jon Moody]

I wonder why the shortscale set is lighter gauge by default. Normally shorter scale strings are made heavier to account for the tension loss, right?

That's part of it, sure. There's a lot more behind it that I'm not that familiar with - at this point - that I will be sure to inquire about.

 

[fjadams]

I can certainly pass it along and see if it's a possibility, or if someone here has an option to that.

Just found this thread.

I've been using the 3060 tapes since I put a set on my Guild Starfire I in about 68'. My favorite strings by far. Is there a chance you could suggest that they make a short scale version of these?
All I have are short scales. Currently have the 3060 on my Gretsch 5123, and Precision Flats and Brite Flats on a few as well as your flats on the Epiphone Dot and my 40 year old Glen Campbell Ovation.

Thanks.

 

[madbassplaya]

Just got a set of of light gauge pressurewounds for my fretless!

 

[Stevorebob]

I've used Boomers for 20-plus years. Have found no need to look elsewhere.

 

[Jon Moody]

Just found this thread.

I've been using the 3060 tapes since I put a set on my Guild Starfire I in about 68'. My favorite strings by far. Is there a chance you could suggest that they make a short scale version of these?

I can certainly pass it along, sure.

Just got a set of of light gauge pressurewounds for my fretless!

Let me know what you think; I may go that way next. Currently, both of my fretlesses (Corvette $$ 6 and Alien Acoustic 6) have a set of Super Steel Contact Core on them, which I really like for that Jaco-like fretless tone.

 

[iiipopes]

They lasted the full run, and it was only the last 2-3 shows where they reached that tonal area of "Hmm...I think it's time."

I wonder if part of the longetivity of Pressurewounds is exactly that: their mode of construction tightens the wrap and gunk doesn't get between the windings and the core as soon, so the inevitable death of the string is postponed.

For example, there are those folks who, on double bass, use a set of Thomastik-Infeld Spirocores for pizz jazz for over a decade. Their windings are very tight and smooth, so practically nothing gets past the windings to the core.

I just put a set of Pressurewounds on one of my basses to compare, even though I am a flats guy. My current flats, well, the E string died and I had to get a GHS Precison Flats .105 single for it, but the ADG are going strong after 2 1/2 years of @ twice monthly gigs and the occasional rehearsal. We'll see how the Pressurewounds do.

 

[NG51]

Been fooling around with strings for my 35" fretless 4 for a while- I play small ensemble, low volume jazz- and haven't really liked most of the flats I've tried, primarily because of the rapid decay and lack of midrange. I put a set of Pressurewound Mediums on it and it really brought the sound to life- nicest string I've found! OK, I know it isn't technically a flatwound, but I'll ignore that if you will. I'm getting ready to try them on my fretted 5. Nice strings!

 

[madbassplaya]

Been fooling around with strings for my 35" fretless 4 for a while- I play small ensemble, low volume jazz- and haven't really liked most of the flats I've tried, primarily because of the rapid decay and lack of midrange. I put a set of Pressurewound Mediums on it and it really brought the sound to life- nicest string I've found! OK, I know it isn't technically a flatwound, but I'll ignore that if you will. I'm getting ready to try them on my fretted 5. Nice strings!

The pressurewounds fit on a 35 inch scale?

 

[Thundar]

Enough of this silly GHS propaganda! Your order has become tiresome ... I must dance!!

 

[NG51]

The pressurewounds fit on a 35 inch scale?

Just barely-truthfully, I had to remove a tiny amount of the thread at the end, but it worked out fine-my 35" is a Cirrus, so I think the 2+2 configuration of the tuners helped,too.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

The pressurewounds fit on a 35 inch scale?

If it will fit a string with a 36.5" winding then yes.

Most need at least 37" but depending on the construction you never know!

 

[madbassplaya]

Just barely-truthfully, I had to remove a tiny amount of the thread at the end, but it worked out fine-my 35" is a Cirrus, so I think the 2+2 configuration of the tuners helped,too.

If it will fit a string with a 36.5" winding then yes.

Most need at least 37" but depending on the construction you never know!

Ok I didn't know if they had changed something. Wish they would...

 

[robertusf]

Another GHS Fan here thanks to Slapinfunk - Jason - bassstringsonline
+1 for Pressurewounds...ML gauge

+1 on thisThis v

They will last a long time too.



I'm not a flats guy by any means; I like my roundwound sound and feel. But the Pressurewounds grew on me and are probably my favorite string at this point. Once the Progressives are done on my Streamer (and they are lasting a while as well), I will probably put Pressurewounds on again.

I used to change strings quite often....until i tried Pressurewounds...been beating on the same set for almost year now with quite a few shows and practices under my belt...
I was just dusting off the set i bought earlier in the year to maybe think about changing them out this weekend.....

I've played Rock, jazz, country, folk, some funk and been able to get a sound i like from these strings on a Jazz bass