The GHS 7700 Pressurewound Bass Strings are a short-scale bass string set designed for players who want the punch and articulation of roundwound strings with significantly less finger noise and a smoother playing feel. Their Pressurewound construction creates a balanced combination of warmth, clarity, dynamics, and comfort, making them suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
GHS starts with a hexagonal core and winds it with slightly flattened nickel-iron Alloy 52™ wire. This process produces a smooth, semi-flat surface that reduces friction and finger noise without eliminating the lively response and harmonic detail associated with roundwound strings.
The roller-wound finish gives the strings a slick, comfortable feel, making them particularly well suited to fretless bass, where players can retain the characteristic "mwah" response while being gentler on the fingerboard.
Smooth Feel, Clear Tone
The GHS 7700 set provides a warm and full-bodied sound while retaining enough attack and harmonic definition for articulate playing. The balanced tension delivers a consistent response across all four strings and supports comfortable playing whether using fingers, a pick, or slap technique.
The reduced finger noise makes Pressurewounds especially useful for recording, studio work, technical passages, and live performance, where unwanted string movement noise can be distracting.
Key Features:
- GHS 7700 Pressurewound short-scale bass string set
- 4-string bass set
- Half-round / 1/2-round construction
- Pressurewound technology for reduced finger noise
- Hexagonal core
- Nickel-iron Alloy 52™ winding
- Smooth, slick playing surface
- Warm, rich tonal character
- Clear and articulate harmonics
- Strong attack and dynamic response
- Balanced tension across the set
- Excellent intonation and tuning stability
- Long-lasting construction
- Particularly suitable for fretless bass
- Comfortable for fast playing and extended sessions
Tonal Character & Applications
The GHS 7700 Pressurewound strings provide a useful middle ground between traditional roundwound and smoother half-round designs. They offer the warmth and reduced noise many players want without sacrificing the punch, dynamics, and definition needed for expressive bass playing.
They are suitable for jazz, funk, rock, Motown, progressive music, and other styles where a controlled, articulate bass tone is important.
Specifications:
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Series: Pressurewound
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Scale: Short Scale
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Type: Bass String Set
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Number of Strings: 4
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Construction: Half-round / 1/2-round Pressurewound
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Core: Hex core
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Winding Material: Nickel-iron Alloy 52™
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Tone: Rich, warm, punchy, and articulate
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Finger Noise: Reduced
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Tension: Balanced
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Recommended Styles: Jazz, Rock, Funk, Motown, Progressive and more
