Grahambythesea Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I’ve had La Bella Low Tension Flats on my Spector Fretless for several years, it’s not played that often, but I am thinking the tone has gone off a bit. Whilst looking for some strings for another bass i noticed Bax we’re offering the 5 string set of Precision Flats for a bargain £30. I’ve never used any GHS products so have little to go on. Any one use/used them or have opinions. I realise that there is a big difference in the string tensions, 219lbs instead of 163 lbs. The only other flats I’ve used were Chromes (267lbs) which I didn’t like. Worth a try or to be avoided? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I'm a great believer in matching strings to the neck, nut width and some extent bridge spacing. For example I love the GHS Precision Flats on a P bass, old style wide neck, not on a skinny P or Jazz neck. Great strings - in the right application IMHO - tone, feel, tension and long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I had GHS flats on my PJ5 until I replaced them with TI flats. I thought they were good. I'd use them again. I'm surprised the La Bellas have "gone off"! Not sure what that means, or how it could happen, especially if they weren't played much. I thought they were good for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I have GHS Precision Flats on my Fender Mustang which I'm very happy with and used to have them on my now sold Lakland Decade. And, perhaps contrary to KiOgon above, I have preferred them on a Fender Jazz to a Fender Precision. As usual, you'll have to try them to decide for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 @Grahambythesea just doublecheck the lengths work for you. Bax deal looks like it's on Long Scale Plus. Always the way with these threads everyone chimes in with thier faves, but I'm a convert to Dunlop flats from LaBella for years, they're worth a look if you're trialling different brands. Have found noone else quite equals LaBella for that woody thump, just depends what sound you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I get a lovely tone on my Cort GB74. No complaints. have a look at the videos on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ghs+precision+flats+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Drax said: @Grahambythesea just doublecheck the lengths work for you. Bax deal looks like it's on Long Scale Plus. Always the way with these threads everyone chimes in with thier faves, but I'm a convert to Dunlop flats from LaBella for years, they're worth a look if you're trialling different brands. Have found noone else quite equals LaBella for that woody thump, just depends what sound you're after. It’s a 35” scale Spector so the long + should be the right length, I think🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: It’s a 35” scale Spector so the long + should be the right length, I think🤔 Cool. Yeah GHS quote Long Scale Plus at 38" winding length, vs 36.5" for the standard long scale. Unsure how this works on the Spector layout .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, chris_b said: I had GHS flats on my PJ5 until I replaced them with TI flats. I thought they were good. I'd use them again. I'm surprised the La Bellas have "gone off"! Not sure what that means, or how it could happen, especially if they weren't played much. I thought they were good for decades. Hmm! Decades? May be I’m just getting lockdown boredom. I think they had more “ring” to them originally, but now they sound more thumpy, which I know is what most people want from flats. Maybe I need to play it more and and tinker with tone controls more (and save money). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Grahambythesea said: Hmm! Decades? May be I’m just getting lockdown boredom. I think they had more “ring” to them originally, but now they sound more thumpy, which I know is what most people want from flats. Sounds like they're nicely run in. I saw an interview with Bob Glaub, LA session ace, and he has a Precision with 42 year old La Bellas on! I don't think he was joking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Precision Flats are my first choice now. IME, they're broadly comparable feel-wise and tonally to La Bella 760FLs. They're not as stiff s Chromes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I’ve been looking to try the precision flats but have been a bit confused by their scale lengths. Which type would suit a p bass best? All I can seem to find is short, medium or long +. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I've got the precision flats on my short scale and really love them, the tension seems about right to me, I have chromes on my 5 string and ernie ball flats on my 77 p-bass but I think the ghs are my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I had them on a Precision for a while, plugged into my Ampeg of the time it was that classic sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I like them. Funnily enough I just received a set from Bax. Ordered Super Long Plus, but they sent the regular Long Scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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