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GHS Strings GBL Guitar Boomers, Nickel-Plated Electric Guitar Strings, Light (10-46)

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,748 ratings

Pack of 1
Brand GHS Strings
String Gauge Light
Color Silver
Instrument Electric Guitar
String Material Type Nickel Steel

About this item

  • Model: GBL
  • Featuring the air-tight Fresh Pack & NitroPack singles, guaranteed fresh from the factory!
  • Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Hex Core
  • Offers a brilliant tone and powerful attack, THE POWER STRING.
  • Light Gauge: 010-013-017-026-036-046
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Customers find these strings offer good value for the price. They have a nice harmonic content and sound great on guitars. The strings are durable and long-lasting, with a solid feel. Customers are satisfied with the feel, tuning, and brightness of the strings.

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246 customers mention "String quality"218 positive28 negative

Customers like the strings. They say the strings are great, versatile, and made in Michigan. The strings are bendable and work well for songwriting, recording, and band practices on 6 and 7-string guitars.

"...None the less, great set of strings, sound good, feel good and didn't burn a hole on my wallet." Read more

"Incredible strings. I put them on all of my elects. Great value! Try a set and you’ll see." Read more

"I've been using Boomers for over 35 years, best strings out there, stay fresh and in tune longer, if they were good enough for Randy Rhoads, they're..." Read more

"They make the best guitar strings the price can't be beat" Read more

184 customers mention "Sound quality"175 positive9 negative

Customers like the sound quality of these strings. They say the tone sounds good, has good harmonic content, and other frequencies are punchy and present. The low E is very dark sounding when needed, and the strings play well on progressive rock as well. They feel different playing a guitar with GHS guitar boomers compared to regular EBs.

"...None the less, great set of strings, sound good, feel good and didn't burn a hole on my wallet." Read more

"these are perfect they last long and sound beautiful" Read more

"...Indeed the pure nickel (all things being equal) are more mellow, easier to bend and tend to give you a "vintage" tone...." Read more

"...crisp, toothy grip I like to feel and hear while the other frequencies are punchy and present...." Read more

141 customers mention "Value for money"141 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of these strings. They say the strings are affordable, durable, and play well with electric guitars.

"...Great strings for the price, I'll even put them up against ddardios that I usually use, as all my other guitars are fitted with...." Read more

"Incredible strings. I put them on all of my elects. Great value! Try a set and you’ll see." Read more

"...Tried others for many years, but came back to these. Price, quality, speed of delivery." Read more

"Great value" Read more

133 customers mention "Durability"120 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the durability of these strings. They find them solid yet lightweight, with a consistent tone that lasts long. The strings are made with muscle and hold their tune well.

"...These sustain very nicely even when added to a reverb pedal, comfortable to play and don't knife edge my fingers much...." Read more

"these are perfect they last long and sound beautiful" Read more

"...I like these strings and give them 5 stars because they are well made, sound good. I also like the in between gauge...." Read more

"...I use the 8-38 set now. I never break a string and I bend the hell out of them. Highly recommend!" Read more

124 customers mention "Quality"124 positive0 negative

Customers like the quality of the strings. They say it's a good set and versatile, with thickness on top. The strings sound good and play well, with no issues or signs of rust.

"these are perfect they last long and sound beautiful" Read more

"...in, so no stars off for that. GHS is a good company and stand by their product. The Boomers come in 8s (Ultra Light) all the way to 13s (Heavy)...." Read more

"...Tried others for many years, but came back to these. Price, quality, speed of delivery." Read more

"worked great just what i needed" Read more

34 customers mention "Feel"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the strings' feel. They find the light gauge comfortable and allow for comfortable movement. The strings have a smooth, strong, balanced, and long-lasting feel that fits various musical genres like jazz, blues, and progressive rock.

"...These sustain very nicely even when added to a reverb pedal, comfortable to play and don't knife edge my fingers much...." Read more

"These feel great. The only downside was that the high E string snapped only 1 minute of putting it on...." Read more

"...-42's on my Les Paul to my dismay but it was what it was and they felt pretty good so I was fine with it...." Read more

"...The tone sounds good (as far as I can tell. The feel is good, they seem to stretch about the same as my other strings, so I can't really find a..." Read more

34 customers mention "Tuning"34 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strings' tuning stability. They mention the strings stay in tune even when jamming, keeping their tuning even when dive-bombing, and are good for drop tuning.

"...Boomers for over 35 years, best strings out there, stay fresh and in tune longer, if they were good enough for Randy Rhoads, they're good enough for..." Read more

"...They ring nicely when fresh and properly maintained, and will remain true to their original (new) sound for many weeks...." Read more

"I've been using Boomers for years. They have that ring and the tension I like...." Read more

"...Feel under the fingers is fine. So far, staying in tune just fine. Recommend them? Yeah, why not. Try 'em out." Read more

25 customers mention "Brightness"25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the brightness of these strings. They say the strings have a warm yet bright tone that brightens up a Les Paul nicely. The strings stay in tune and keep their brightness longer than any other brand. The highs are clear, and the low notes and power chords have a nice, mellow sound.

"...I'm glad I did. Love their brightness as thar was what was needed for our set list on the lead solos...." Read more

"...Through the years they have remained consistent, bright, & long lasting, so I use them exclusively." Read more

"...Being so light, they are bright, and bring the highs right up front.!..." Read more

"...Nice, sweet highs, and the low notes and power chords have a nice cutting edge to them...." Read more

Been using these for years!
5 out of 5 stars
Been using these for years!
I use GHS Boomers on all my electrics... including bass guitars. There are other good brands for sure, but these suit my style best. They ring nicely when fresh and properly maintained, and will remain true to their original (new) sound for many weeks. Boomers are durable as well: I have broken very few strings over the many decades I've been playing... and those were always hardware/component issues.Buying them in a bulk pack sweetens the deal. Hard to find any electric guitar strings much less expensive than this and the low cost options are scary/bad (I only use cheapos as throw away's on brand new builds to get my initial alignments, otherwise they should never be used... not ever!).See attached pictures of a couple custom builds with Boomers slapped on!
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  • Jt Shepherd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice feel, good sustain
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
    Style: Light+ (10.5-48)Size: Pack of 1Verified Purchase
    Ok so I'm usually playing bass, and I was asked to fill in on lead guitar. Not my norm but did it well IMHO. Anyways, I'm accustomed to running 9s on my electric, and 10s for my acoustic. I took a chance on 10.5s because I was in a pinch, i.e. while practicing a few days before the event, my strings broke and local stores were out. I'm glad I did. Love their brightness as thar was what was needed for our set list on the lead solos. These sustain very nicely even when added to a reverb pedal, comfortable to play and don't knife edge my fingers much. Like I said, I use 10s on my acoustic. I fitted my squire strat with them, tuned up, did the trick. Great strings for the price, I'll even put them up against ddardios that I usually use, as all my other guitars are fitted with. Time will tell how long they last, as I stated before, I'm usually on bass. None the less, great set of strings, sound good, feel good and didn't burn a hole on my wallet.
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  • Eddie Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best strings you can buy in my opinion.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
    Style: Ultra Light (8-38)Size: Pack of 4Verified Purchase
    Incredible strings. I put them on all of my elects. Great value! Try a set and you’ll see.
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  • 😍
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for my guitar
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    Style: Extra Light (9-42)Size: Pack of 1Verified Purchase
    these are perfect they last long and sound beautiful
    One person found this helpful
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  • DMG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot and Bright: GHS Boomers Electric Guitar Nickel Plated Steel Strings [9-1/2 - 44]
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013
    Style: Extra Light+ (9.5-44)Size: Pack of 1Verified Purchase
    You will always hear from a multitude of musicians about their personal preference in guitars,
    amps, stomp boxes, pickups, effects, and even picks. Well, that goes for strings as well. The
    one relatively inexpensive thing you can do for yourself is to try different sizes and types of
    strings.

    Listen, who cares what Jimi or Jimmy used. Seek out and develop your own tone. Strings can
    help you do that. When it comes to the vintage sound there is pure nickel. Companies, in the
    50s, experimented with different metals but pure nickel was found to be the most pleasing,
    balanced tone, and easy on the frets too. In those early years electric players wanted less
    distortion also. Pure nickel produced less distortion as well.

    Well, things shifted from Nickel to steel strings. Two ideas were that either economics was the
    reason nickel was no longer wanted or the tonal shifts of the 1960s. A compromise was brought
    about and nickel plated steel strings were born.

    These GHS Boomers are most likely going to give you some warmth from the nickel plating along
    with a clean tone. If that is what you want. They can also be hotter dependent upon their blend
    of nickel to steel. These Boomers don't bend as easily as pure nickel but that is what you would
    expect with a steel center. Also, nickel plated steel strings appear to not sustain as well as pure
    nickel.

    I have tried both pure nickel and nickel plated. Indeed the pure nickel (all things being equal) are
    more mellow, easier to bend and tend to give you a "vintage" tone. The Boomers tend to provide
    more of an edge. They will sound hotter and brighter on your electric. That can be fun, so much
    fun, especially with a nice pair of P-90s on your guitar.

    If you use, or plan on using, a lot of tone-sucking effects pedals, going with the brighter, hotter,
    string like these GHS Boomers would be a good choice. Again, if that is what you are looking for in
    a sound. Search any guitar forum and up will rise from the thread-graveyard a ton of threads on
    strings and how they can affect tone. Or not. Lots of opinionated musicians on guitar forums. This
    is why some people buy multiple guitars. A guitar for every season, so to speak, with nickel plated
    steel on one and pure nickel on another.

    I have used these strings on a solid body Gibson Les Paul guitar and on a semi-hollowbody Fender
    Telecaster guitar. Slightly different sounds. Again, think about the wood, or lack of it, on the guitar.
    That is where some of the resonance comes from, along with the type of pickup, height of those
    pickups and, of course, your playing style. Most serious musicians know that Jimi's, Jimmy's, and
    even Eddie or Slashes tone is in their fingers.

    I like these strings and give them 5 stars because they are well made, sound good. I also like the
    in between gauge. They don't bend as well as pure nickel of the same gauge, but I knew that going
    in, so no stars off for that. GHS is a good company and stand by their product. The Boomers come
    in 8s (Ultra Light) all the way to 13s (Heavy). So take your pick, try some of these strings and
    make some hot music tonight.
    21 people found this helpful
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  • Bret Mars
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, reliable, punchy and toothy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
    Style: Extra Light+ (9.5-44)Size: Pack of 3Verified Purchase
    Boomers saw me through my late 70s Cali rock , 80s hair metal, blues, 90s new wave eras. Both on Les Pauls and Telecasters. I'm not real picky about brands. Just feel and sound. I user their 0.10s on LPs. 9.5s on Telecasters.

    Ernie Ball is OK and I've subbed other reputable brands on occasion, but invariably this is the brand I stock and reorder. I'm in my country band era now and Boomers are still just right. They give me that crisp, toothy grip I like to feel and hear while the other frequencies are punchy and present.

    I haven't broken a string onstage for 30 years. I change strings at 3-4 weeks. 95 % of the time I'm using Boomers.

    I've tried coated, copper splattered, zero oxygen, silver infused, dream catcher breakthrough strings, and while most live up to durability claims, the consistency and feel of Boomers are still my choice for the price. I don't mind changing strings more often. No matter what the package says, I can't trust strings over 4 weeks old.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Bob E. Perez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great price for a 3 pack
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
    Style: Extra Light (9-42)Size: Pack of 3Verified Purchase
    I've been using Boomers for over 35 years, best strings out there, stay fresh and in tune longer, if they were good enough for Randy Rhoads, they're good enough for me
    2 people found this helpful
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  • MIRANDA
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best-
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
    Style: Extra Light (9-42)Size: Pack of 1Verified Purchase
    Rich sound. Ive been a player for 45 years. I recently rediscovered these. Tried others for many years, but came back to these. Price, quality, speed of delivery.
    One person found this helpful
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  • DP
    5.0 out of 5 stars GHS strings!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    Style: Light (10-46)Size: Pack of 6Verified Purchase
    GHS strings have never let me down unlike another popular brand that starts with D'A. Seller shipped on time and I received a day earlier than expected. Excellent.
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  • HowieZowie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, thank you.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2024
    Style: Custom Light (9-46)Size: Pack of 3Verified Purchase
    Just what I was looking for!
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  • Ian Hully
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guitar
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2024
    Style: Ultra Light (8-38)Size: Pack of 1Verified Purchase
    Just what I needed for my guitar. Thanks.
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  • Exelentes cuerdas durabilidad y brillo en su sonido por buen tiempo de uso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto pediré un juego ma de cuerdas
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 14, 2024
    Style: Extra Light (9-42)Size: Pack of 6Verified Purchase
    Apenas instale un juego de cuerdas a mi guitarra se ven de cálidad
    y muy resistentes.
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  • M.P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fave Brand for 2+ Decades
    Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2024
    Style: Extra Light+ (9.5-44)Size: Pack of 1Verified Purchase
    Love GHS Boomers. Crisp, stay in tune, stay fresh sounding longer than most others, seem impervious to breaks compared to the usual suspects, and the price always seems bang on. Couldn't find 9.5 at my LMS so ordered through Amazon. Pricing was decent. Have seen for less on eBay, but the strings are what matters and these never disappoint.
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  • Adrian Alfonso Hernández Acosta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hasta el momento excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 18, 2022
    Style: Ultra Light (8-38)Size: Pack of 10Verified Purchase
    Nunca había usado estas cuerdas y la verdad hasta ahorita me impresionaron mucho, muy bien construidas y un tono muy brillante, tengo una semana usándolas y el brillo se ha mantenido, actualizare esto dependiendo de cómo se comporten en las próximas semanas.
    En cuanto al transporte:
    Llego antes de lo planeado pero la caja venía rota, a pesar de eso no hubo ningún paquete dañado, recomendaría al vendedor un mejor embalaje para evitar futuros daños en el producto.
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