GHS Balanced Nickel bass strings combine traditional materials with a modern, player-focused design. Built on a round steel core and wrapped with pure nickel (Nickel 205), these strings are engineered so that each string uses the same number of wraps. The result is a remarkably even response from string to string, both in feel and tone.
Tonally, Balanced Nickels deliver a warm, focused sound with strong fundamentals and a smooth top end. Notes speak consistently across the fretboard, making it easier to maintain balance without compensating through EQ or technique. Compared to stainless steel strings, they offer a more vintage-leaning voice, while retaining clarity and definition that feels current and controlled.
Good choice for: players who want a classic nickel tone with improved consistency, even tension across the neck, and a balanced response for fingerstyle, studio work, or nuanced playing.
**Single string orders may require up to 1 week lead time**
