GHS: Electric Strings, Bass Strings

Q: Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

80/20 bronze strings have a bright, crisp sound but age faster. Phosphor bronze gives a warmer, rounder tone and resists corrosion better. Choose according to the sound you want and the way you play.

Q: What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

Tension describes how firm the strings are. Normal tension is softer and more comfortable. High tension gives more volume and projection but requires more finger strength. The tension is stated by the manufacturer on each set.

Q: What pick thickness should I choose?

A thin pick (under 0.60 mm) suits strumming and chords. A medium pick (0.60 to 0.80 mm) is versatile. A thick pick (over 0.80 mm) offers more precision and control for lead playing. See our guide "Thickness, shape, material: how to choose your pick" (in French).

Electric strings set Boomers David Gilmour 10-48

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

DGF

Electric strings set Boomers David Gilmour 10-48

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Price from €7.78

€9.72

David Gilmour's connection with GHS Boomers series goes back to 1979, when he started using them on Pink floyd's "The Wall" project. He uses gauges 10, 12, 16, 28, 38, and 48 on his Fender Stratocaster™, and gauges 10.5. 13, 17, 30, 40, and 50 on his Gibson Les Paul™. Decide for yourself which is right for you!

Care Products

GHS

FF12

FF12 - Fast Fret

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Price from €9.79

€12.24

String and fingerboard lubricant/cleaner, suitable for all instruments. It comes as an applicator containing the liquid and a small cloth, all supplied in a small jar.

Electric strings set Boomers David Gilmour 10,5-50

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

DGG

Electric strings set Boomers David Gilmour 10.5-50

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Price from €7.78

€9.72

String set for ukulele Hawaiian D-Tuning Nylon

Ukulele Strings

GHS

String set for ukulele Hawaiian D-Tuning Nylon

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Price from €4.03

€5.04

GHS nylon ukulele strings are made to deliver a classic nylon feel with articulate, mellow tones that give an "aloha" spirit. For every player, from professional to beginner, the nylon series offers light tensions suited to both classical and picking styles.

String set for Banjo 4-string phosphor bronze

Banjo Strings

GHS

210

String set for Banjo 4-string phosphor bronze

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Price from €6.24

€7.80

Bass string set Boomers bass NICKEL medium 45-105 signature "FLEA" round wound

Standard Bass Strings

GHS

M3045F

Bass string set Boomers bass NICKEL medium 45-105 signature "FLEA" round wound

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Price from €30.53

€38.16

GHS Boomers bass strings were designed to give your bass power, attack and precision of sound, making them very popular bass strings since 1964. The core alloy is selected to strengthen the string and thus reduce breakage compared with standard strings. The nickel plating brings comfort and ease of playing on the frets (frets).

Electric single string Dunlop Heavy Core wound 70

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P009

Electric single string GHS Boomers 09

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Price from €1.42

€1.78

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

5-string set for Banjo phosphor bronze Medium

Banjo Strings

GHS

PF160

5-string set for Banjo phosphor bronze Medium

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Price from €6.91

€8.64

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P0085

Electric single string GHS Boomers 08.5

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Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P013

Electric single string GHS Boomers 13

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Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Electric strings set Boomers10-60 file rond Nickel

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

GBZW

Electric string set Boomers 10-60 round wound Nickel

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Price from €7.49

€9.36

Passion, Power & Performance! The Dynamite Alloy Boomers continue to be the standard to play by. The long-lasting tone continues to be The Power String. These sets were developed specifically for lower tunings. They feature a much heavier gauge/core wire combination that will allows your guitar to go lower without losing tone.

Banjo Strings

GHS

PF170

5-string banjo string set, stainless steel, Light

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Price from €5.90

€7.37

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P026

Unit 26 Electric GHS Boomers

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Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

5-string bass string set Boomers bass Nickel medium 45-130 round wound

Standard Bass Strings

GHS

5M-DYB

5-string bass string set Boomers bass Nickel medium 45-130 round wound

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Price from €37.92

€47.40

GHS Bass Boomers were designed to give your bass power, attack and precision of sound, which has made them very popular bass strings since 1964. The steel core alloy was selected to strengthen the string and so reduce breakage compared with standard strings. The nickel plating brings comfort and ease of play over the fret bars (frets).

String set for ukulele Soprano/Concert Nylon black

Ukulele Strings

GHS

H-10

String set for ukulele Soprano/Concert Nylon black

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Price from €3.62

€4.52

GHS nylon ukulele strings are made to produce a classic nylon feel with articulate, soft tones that give an "aloha" spirit. For all musicians, from professional to beginner, the nylon series offers light tensions for both classical playing and picking.

Acoustic strings set Phosphor Bronze Light 12-54

Standard Acoustic Strings

GHS

S325

Folk Phosphor Bronze Light String Set 12-54

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Price from €11.33

€14.16

GHS Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings feature a special, durable alloy of copper, tin and phosphor wind over a hex core. This combination delivers a long-lasting, rich, and bright tone. Along with a redesigned core-to-cover ratio, this set gives increased brightness and flexibility without all those harsh overtones.

Electric strings set Coated Boomers Extra Light 9-52

Long-life Electric Strings

GHS

CB-GBXL

Electric strings set Coated Boomers Extra Light 9-52

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Price from €8.98

€11.22

GHS Coated Boomers are manufactured from the finest nickel-plated steel wire and coated using a finely regulated process. Coated outer wires wrapped around a high quality core wire produce a string with outstanding extended performance life and powerful tone.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY52

Electric single string GHS Boomers 52

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Price from €2.82

€3.53

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY54

Electric single string GHS Boomers 54

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Price from €2.57

€3.22

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY90

Electric single string GHS Boomers 90

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Price from €5.74

€7.18

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P0135

Electric single string GHS Boomers 13.5

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Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Electric string set Boomers medium 11-50 round wound Nickel

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

GBM

Electric string set Boomers medium 11-50 round wound Nickel

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €8.64

€10.80

For over forty years, Boomers have been The Power String, and continue to be the standard for musicians in many genres. Known form their bright tone and powerful attack, Boomers are the ideal nickel-plated steel string for all of your musical needs.

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

GBCL

Electric strings set Boomers Light 9-46

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €8.64

€10.80

Electric strings set Boomers Extra-light 09-42

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

GBXL

Electric strings set Boomers Extra-light 09-42

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €8.30

€10.38

Electric strings set Boomers 11-53 Lo-tune file rond Nickel

Standard Electric Strings

GHS

GBLOW

Electric string set Boomers 11-53 Lo-tune round wound Nickel

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €7.87

€9.84

Flat Precision bass string set, flat wound, Medium 45-105 STAINLESS STEEL

Flatwound Bass Strings

GHS

M3050

Flat Precision bass string set, flat wound, Medium 45-105 STAINLESS STEEL

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €49.15

€61.44

Single bass string 30 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB030

Single bass string 30 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €6.68

€8.35

GHS Boomers bass strings are popular bass strings, known for their power, attack and precision. They are ideal for replacing broken or worn-out strings in a GHS set, or in another brand's set.

5-string set for Banjo phosphor bronze Light

Banjo Strings

GHS

PF150

5-string set for Banjo phosphor bronze Light

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €7.58

€9.48

Single bass string 50 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB050

Single bass string 50 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €8.28

€10.34

GHS Bass Boomers are popular bass strings, thanks to their power, attack and precision. They are ideal for replacing broken or too-old strings in a GHS set, or one from another brand.

Single bass string 105 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB105

Single bass string 105 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €13.63

€17.04

GHS Bass Boomers are popular bass strings, thanks to their power, attack and precision. They are ideal for replacing broken or too-old strings in a GHS set, or one from another brand.

Single bass string 45 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB045

Single bass string 45 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €8.28

€10.34

GHS Bass Boomers are popular bass strings, thanks to their power, attack and precision. They are ideal for replacing broken or too-old strings in a GHS set, or one from another brand.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P0095

Electric single string GHS Boomers 09.5

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Bass string set double ball ends medium 45-106 round wound STAINLESS STEEL

Special Bass Strings

GHS

5630

Bass string set double ball ends medium 45-106 round wound STAINLESS STEEL

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €40.32

€50.40

Single bass string 85 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB085

Single bass string 85 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €13.17

€16.46

GHS Boomers bass strings are popular bass strings, known for their power, attack and precision. They are ideal for replacing broken or worn-out strings in a GHS set, or in another brand's set.

Flat Precision bass string set, flat wound, Light 45-95 STAINLESS STEEL

Flatwound Bass Strings

GHS

3025

Flat Precision bass string set, flat wound, Light 45-95 STAINLESS STEEL

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €44.16

€55.20

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P015

Electric single string GHS Boomers 15

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.42

€1.78

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P014

Electric single string GHS Boomers 14

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY26

Single electric string 26 GHS Boomers round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €2.82

€3.53

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single bass string 130 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB130

Single bass string 130 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €13.44

€16.80

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P011

Electric single string GHS Boomers 11

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P016

Electric single string GHS Boomers 16

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.42

€1.78

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P012

Electric single string GHS Boomers 12

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY46

Electric single string GHS Boomers 46

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €2.57

€3.22

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY18

Single electric string 18 GHS Boomers round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €2.63

€3.29

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

P017

Electric single string GHS Boomers 17

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.20

€1.50

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single bass string 100 Boomers nickel round wound

Single Bass Strings

GHS

DYB100

Single bass string 100 Boomers nickel round wound

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €9.44

€11.80

GHS Boomers bass strings are popular bass strings, known for their power, attack and precision. They are ideal for replacing broken or worn-out strings in a GHS set, or in another brand's set.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY40

Electric single string GHS Boomers 40

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.96

€2.45

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

Single Electric Strings

GHS

DY30

Electric single string GHS Boomers 30

Available in 2–4 days

Price from €1.96

€2.45

An icon of the GHS brand since 1964, Boomers feature bright-sounding nickel-plated wire that makes them "power strings" with long-lasting performance.

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions

1 Which string gauge should I choose for an electric guitar?

"Extra-light" sets (for example 009-042) make bends easier and suit fast playing. The standard 010-046 is the most versatile. Heavier gauges (011 and above) give a fuller sound and suit low tunings. After a significant change of gauge, your guitar may need a setup. See our guide "How to choose your string gauge" (in French).

2 Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

3 What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

4 What is the scale length of a bass and why does it matter?

Scale length is the vibrating length of the string, from the nut to the bridge. Sets exist in several lengths (short, medium, long, extra-long). Most basses are long scale (34 inches), but check your instrument's length before buying. See our guide "How to choose your bass strings (gauge and scale)" (in French).

5 What pick thickness should I choose?

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