GHS strings
One for the guitarists out there, today.
As you may have seen from the ever-eager Latest News, GHS are putting out David Gilmour signature strings next month (only in the US and not before Thanksgiving).
David uses their ‘Boomers’ on his Fender Strats and Gibson Les Pauls.
The packs include the following string gauges, available for the first time in sets: 0.10, 0.12, 0.16, 0.28, 0.38, 0.48 (Stratocaster) and 0.10.5, 0.13, 0.17, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50 (Les Paul).
I’ll have a contest for you to win some just as soon as I get a few packs to give away.
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Now about those strings…
Firstly, I have to agree with Emilio. Putting a monkey behind the wheel of a Ferrari does not make him a champion driver! It all comes down to the fingers.
I used GHS Boomers for many many years. They always resisted breakage for me compared to other brands I had used. Based on that, I would recommend them.
String gauges should really be about personal taste and preference. To that end, one can’t expect to get the results of any artists name applied to it. But, it’s all about trial and error! So try one on for size, but don’t let it dictate what is good for the individual.
My main guitar is one I built myself. I set it up with heavier strings in mind. The gauges I use on that axe are 11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 50. If I were to throw the DG strings on it would put my tremelo block out of whack. Can’t have that!
What I like about that set up is there is more tension for me to wrestle with as I have a tendency to overshoot my bends (although I may be daft, I apparently am not as deft as David!). The point is, it’s a personal thing based on every musicians hands. For string benders it’s sinew and bone versus steel. Every person’s a bit different.
I will probably try a set on my old ’75 Strat, as I tend to prefer a lighter set up for change of pace. The DG set still has a big bottom end for stomping yer guts out on something like “Sorrow”!
While I’m blathering on about strings, I will say I’ve recently switched to DR Tite-Fits on a recommendation. These babies significantly outlast any GHS Boomers I’ve used. No breakage and it puts up with my rather acidic sweat!
Happy plunking!
Mike
Melissa,
I’m EXTREMELY sorry to hear about the loss of your little guy, Ely. I lost my close buddy earlier this year so I know how you feel.
Just keep focusing on the happy life you gave him, Melissa. How would his life have been if he didn’t have you?
[Well, FEd, Dalglish was almost surely putting one in the net somewhere in 1986!]
Oh Yes!! and it was for the shirt, unlike the money grabbers of today!
i know that it’s not related to this article…i’m one of the fans of David in Iran. i just wanna say that i’d watched the “remember that night”.
it’s awesome…it took me high to the sky…very very good. everything was great… i really want it and i’ll wait till my uncle send it for me!:)
just wanna thank u guys for making something really nice like this hope u keep on and never feel tired.
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Melissa, sorry to hear about you little mate, Ely. . . It’s been a bad year for many of us where dogs are concerned. . . Chin up!!!
Melissa,
I am sorry about Ely…Please take care and know that I am here.
Renee B