GhS Burnished Nickel..anybody?

freddie · January 17th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Hi all,

I changed my Telecater '52 reissue made last year for the first time. I put put Ernie Ball Classic Pure Nickel Slinky's on and it totally killed my tone ( it couldn't roll it on the river). Nice feeling strings though I add. I'm going back to 10's no doubt, so I ordered a pack of GHS Burnished Nickel 10's. They are supposed to bend easier, if they don't do it, should I try John Pearse eay bend 10??????

Thanks,

freddie

kingalingus · January 17th, 2008, 10:31 AM

No frills d'addario EXL110s have always done the trick for me.

enalnitram · January 17th, 2008, 10:46 AM

+1 on d'addario 10's (sometimes 9's). i've used the same set since the early 90's, I think. I try other stuff occasionally but always go back to the d'addario set.

i've noticed that callaham endorses/sells the ghs burnished nickel set, but i have no idea why. maybe because it's "more vintage-y"?

OaklandA · January 17th, 2008, 11:07 AM

I, too, go with the XL110's.

But I've tried the GHS Burnished Nickel strings and thought they were pretty good. I can't really contrive any really good wine tasting adjectives to describe their sound and qualities. I just know that I like them about as well as the d'addario's. They seem a little hard to find except through the online merchants.

odiemann · January 17th, 2008, 11:27 AM

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No frills d'addario EXL110s have always done the trick for me.

Boggles my mind, this! These are the original no frills strings.

I love the Burnished nickel, very reasonably priced and great tone with bendability.

We spend thousands trying to get vintage sounding bridges, pickups, necks and bodies. Why not invest in strings that are produced like strings were if you want a vintage tone?

martin82 · January 17th, 2008, 12:44 PM

I use GHS burnished nickel 10's on most of my electrics. Provide a nice warmer sound. Can't find them anymore in the stores by me. So, I order them from MF.

superchicken_VI · January 17th, 2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by odiemann

We spend thousands trying to get vintage sounding bridges, pickups, necks and bodies. Why not invest in strings that are produced like strings were if you want a vintage tone?

So, moving to nickel flat-wound 13s with a wound G?

newtwanger · January 17th, 2008, 01:25 PM

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So, moving to nickel flat-wound 13s with a wound G?

http://elderly.com/accessories/items/SGF13.htm

as John L. said "I got blistahs on my fingahs!!"

odiemann · January 17th, 2008, 01:26 PM

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So, moving to nickel flat-wound 13s with a wound G?

Ha ha, but perspective of course. Roundwounds were burnished nickel when Fender and Gibson created all those 50's tones some people love. That was my point. I don't think they ever left the factory with tapes on them. Good try, though!

enalnitram · January 17th, 2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by newtwanger

http://elderly.com/accessories/items/SGF13.htm

as John L. said "I got blistahs on my fingahs!!"

it was Ringo.

VWAmTele · January 17th, 2008, 04:30 PM

I find the D'Addario EXL120Plus set a good compromise for a bendable string with good feel and tone. 0095 - .044

freddie · January 23rd, 2008, 08:42 AM

I like tham so far, nice crisp tone and they tune well. They bend easy too.

freddie

gtrwrks · January 23rd, 2008, 08:43 AM

The Burnished Ni are great strings.

Wild Rice Chris · January 23rd, 2008, 11:34 AM

I don't like the feel or the sound. Good thing there are so many choices out there.

January 17th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
freddie Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portsmouth, U.K. Age: 44 Posts: 182	GhS Burnished Nickel..anybody? Hi all, I changed my Telecater '52 reissue made last year for the first time. I put put Ernie Ball Classic Pure Nickel Slinky's on and it totally killed my tone ( it couldn't roll it on the river). Nice feeling strings though I add. I'm going back to 10's no doubt, so I ordered a pack of GHS Burnished Nickel 10's. They are supposed to bend easier, if they don't do it, should I try John Pearse eay bend 10?????? Thanks, freddie

January 17th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
OaklandA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,569 28 Photos	I, too, go with the XL110's. But I've tried the GHS Burnished Nickel strings and thought they were pretty good. I can't really contrive any really good wine tasting adjectives to describe their sound and qualities. I just know that I like them about as well as the d'addario's. They seem a little hard to find except through the online merchants. __________________ ________________________ _________________ ___________ That's what she said.

January 17th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
martin82 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 58 Posts: 82	I use GHS burnished nickel 10's on most of my electrics. Provide a nice warmer sound. Can't find them anymore in the stores by me. So, I order them from MF. Last edited by martin82; January 17th, 2008 at 12:48 PM. Reason: Added additional info

January 23rd, 2008, 08:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
gtrwrks Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: oklahoma city, ok Age: 44 Posts: 737	The Burnished Ni are great strings. __________________ www.myspace.com/toddlynchmusic

January 23rd, 2008, 11:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 2,833 24 Photos	I don't like the feel or the sound. Good thing there are so many choices out there. __________________ --Insert Signature Here-- Enjoy, and please visit my homepage.

January 17th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
kingalingus Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 41 Posts: 313 7 Photos	No frills d'addario EXL110s have always done the trick for me.

January 17th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
enalnitram Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 195 2 Photos	+1 on d'addario 10's (sometimes 9's). i've used the same set since the early 90's, I think. I try other stuff occasionally but always go back to the d'addario set. i've noticed that callaham endorses/sells the ghs burnished nickel set, but i have no idea why. maybe because it's "more vintage-y"?

January 17th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
VWAmTele Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Age: 53 Posts: 375	I find the D'Addario EXL120Plus set a good compromise for a bendable string with good feel and tone. 0095 - .044

January 23rd, 2008, 08:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
freddie Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portsmouth, U.K. Age: 44 Posts: 182	I like tham so far, nice crisp tone and they tune well. They bend easy too. freddie