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CATALOGSTRINGELECTRIC GUITAR 5BASS GUITAR 8ACOUSTIC GUITAR 14CLASSICAL GUITAR 17MANDOLIN & BANJO 18OTHER STRINGS 19CUSTOM SHOP 21SINGLES 22ACCESSORIES 24
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GHS INTRODUCTION
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We are GHS Strings. PLAY WITH THE BEST!
GHS Strings is not just an electric guitar string company – we’re much more! We are the string brand inspiring you to play an extra encore. We are the string brand encouraging you to play harder, go longer. We are the string brand that’s got you covered – whether you’re playing electric or acoustic guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and more.
Since 1964, we’ve been winding guitar strings in the same southwest corner of Michigan that gave birth to Gibson Guitars. Though based in Battle Creek, we are global, but our values remain rooted in midwestern soil. We are fiercely independent – we are no-nonsense perfectionists believing in hard work, craftsmanship, and the power of music.
GHS Strings is a family of artists and experts built on tradition to help aid in the quest for personal string design and tone. To that end, we still use round core wire for much of our guitar strings and use some string specs decades old.
We look to our half-century past to guide our future. Our unyielding passion about tone, personal specs, sound, and durability drives us to push string design – even reinvent the envelope itself when needed – to improve upon the product line, first and foremost.
GHS Strings takes this same approach to customer service. At a time where customers feel like they’re talking to a robot, a GHS employee will answer your call! Customers, dealers or endorsing artists all receive the same attention. We mean it when we refer to our “Artist Family,” because they are!
This is the story behind our amazing strings encouraging your journey – promising you’ll never look back.
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GHS NEW FOR 2019
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TAPEWOUND BASS STRINGSTapewound bass strings combine the thumb and decay of an upright bass string, while retaining the characteristics of an electric bass string. Wound for GHS by the artisans at Innovation Double Bass Strings, these are flatwound strings with a black nylon final wrap. The result is an ultra-smooth feel with a delightfully deep, mellow tone.
GHS STRINGS APPARELWhether you’re onstage in front of the masses or just hitting the streets for a great night with friends, “Dress with the Best” with the updated offerings from GHS Strings! Our vintage inspired womens tee, or standard grey logo tee are both high quality, super soft shirts that look as good as they feel.
GHS FINGERBOARD CARE KITGuitar maintenance is just as critical to an instrument's sound and playability as a new set of strings. The GHS Fingerboard Care Kit makes it easy to maintain your instrument's frets and fingerboard! Ideal for all stringed instruments with natural, non-glossy, darker fingerboards, which include acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitars as well as ukuleles and other fretted instruments.
3060Regular
3060-5Regular, 5 String
Cat. No.
Black Nylon Tape over Steel Flatwounds on a Hex Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-B3061(.050)
3061(.050)
3062(.070)
3062(.070)
3064(.105)
3064(.105)
3065(.130)
3063(.085)
3063(.085)
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
A77 GHS Fingerboard Care KitCat. No.
A31 GHS Strings Logo Grey T-ShirtA66 GHS Vintage Logo Womens Black T-ShirtA324 GHS Embroidered Trucker Hat
Cat. No.
ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
CB-GBXLExtra Light
PRXLExtra Light
ST-ULUltra Light
CB-GBMMedium
PRDMThin-Thick
CB-GBLLight
PRLLight
ST-LLight
CB-GBHHeavy
CB-GBCLCustom Light
PRCLCustom Light
ST-XLExtra Light
CB-GBTNTThin-Thick
PRMMedium
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Coated Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
Roundwound Alloy 52™ on a Hex Core
Roundwound Stainless Steel on a Hex Core
1-E
1-E
1-E
3-G
3-G
3-G
5-A
5-A
5-A
2-B
2-B
2-B
4-D
4-D
4-D
6-E
6-E
6-E
CB-011
011
011
CB-015
013
CB-013
013
013
CB-016
CB-011
011
011
CB-013
015
CB-DY42
PR42
ST38
CB-DY50
PR52
CB-DY46
PR46
ST46
CB-DY52
CB-DY46
PR46
ST42
CB-DY52
PR50
CB-009
009
008
CB-011
010
CB-010
010
010
CB-012
CB-009
009
009
CB-010
011
CB-016
016
014
CB-018
017
CB-017
017
017
CB-019
CB-016
016
016
CB-017
018
CB-DY32
PR32
ST30
CB-DY36
PR44
CB-DY36
PR36
ST36
CB-DY38
CB-DY36
PR36
ST32
CB-DY44
PR36
CB-DY24
PR24
ST22
CB-DY26
PR30
CB-DY26
PR26
ST26
CB-DY28
CB-DY26
PR26
ST24
CB-DY30
PR26
SUPER STEELS™Stainless steel wrap wire provides an incredibly bright tone and long sustain at higher volumes. A great feeling string, Super Steels™ are perfect for when you need to cut through the mix easily.
COATED GUITAR BOOMERS™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 produces a string with outstanding extended performance life and powerful tone.
PROGRESSIVES™Our magnetically active Alloy 52™ is wound around a hex core wire, producing a string with a powerful sound, sustain and excellent longevity. These will magnify any playing style.
BRIGHT
MELLOW
Big CoreNickel
RockersProgressives
Super Steels
Thick Core,Thin CoreBoomers
Sub-ZeroBoomers
Boomers
BurnishedNickel
Rockers
CoatedBoomers
NickelRockers
PrecisionFlats
BriteFlats
NI PN NI SSSS NPS NPS PN PNNPS
DB-GBXLExtra Light
DB-GBLLight
Cat. No.Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-EDB-011
DB-013
DB-DY42
DB-DY46
DB-009
DB-010
DB-016
DB-017
DB-DY32
DB-DY36
DB-DY24
DB-DY26
DOUBLE BALL END BOOMERS™Our regular Boomers™, but with balls on both ends to fit in standard Steinberger system guitars.
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GHS ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
GBULUltra Light
GB7LExtra Light
GB7MMedium
GB7HHeavy
GBXL-8Extra Light
GBTNT-8Thin-Thick
GB7CLCustom Light
GB7MHMedium Heavy
GBL-8Light
GBCL-8Custom Light
GBH-8Heavy
GBXLExtra Light
GBXL-5Extra Light
GBLLight
GBL-5Light
GBHHeavy
GBZWHeavyweight
GBCLCustom Light
GBMMedium
GBM-5Medium
GBTMTrue Medium
DYLLight
GB-DGGDavid Gilmour Sig, Red
GB8½Ultra Light +
GBLXLLight / Extra Light
GBTNTThin-Thick
DYMMedium
GB-DGFDavid Gilmour Sig, Blue
GB9½Extra Light +
GB10½Light +
DYXLExtra Light
GBZWLOHeavyweight, Low Tune
GB-LOWLow Tune
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
BOOMERS™ - cont.Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
7-B
7-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D
6-E
6-E
6-E
6-E
6-E
6-E
6-E
8-F#
8-F#
011
011
013
017
011
013
011
014
013
011
015
011
011
013
013
016
013
011
015
015
015
015
013
010½
013
013
017
012
011½
013½
013
014
015
DY38
DY42
DY46
DY64
DY42
DY52
DY44
DY48
DY46
DY46
DY48
DY72
DY80
DY76
DY74
DY85
DY42
DY42
DY46
DY46
DY52
DY60
DY46
DY50
DY50
DY50
DY52
DY50
DY40
DY38
DY52
DY56
DY48
DY44
DY48
DY46
DY70
DY53
008
009
010
013
009
010
009
011
010
009
011
009
009
010
010
012
010
009
011
011
011
012
010½
008½
010
010
013
010
009½
010½
010
011
011
014
016
017
DY30
016
017
016
018
017
016
018
016
016
017
017
019
017
016
018
018
018
DY24
017
014
015
017
DY26
016
016
017
DY18
018
019
DY30
DY32
DY36
DY54
DY32
DY44
DY32
DY38
DY36
DY36
DY38
DY58
DY60
DY74
DY54
DY62
DY62
DY64
DY60
DY56
DY64
DY32
DY32
DY36
DY36
DY38
DY52
DY36
DY36
DY36
DY38
DY40
DY40
DY32
DY32
DY44
DY44
DY38
DY34
DY38
DY36
DY52
DY43
DY22
DY24
DY26
DY42
DY24
DY30
DY26
DY28
DY26
DY26
DY28
DY24
DY24
DY26
DY26
DY28
DY36
DY26
DY26
DY26
DY28
DY32
DY30
DY22
DY26
DY30
DY36
DY28
DY24
DY26
DY26
DY36
DY33
7 STRING SETS
8 STRING SETS
WOUND 3RD STRING SETS
LOW TUNED SETS
DAVID GILMOUR SIGNATURE SETS
MULTI-PACKS
GB-12XLExtra Light
GB-12LLight
Cat. No.12 STRING SETS
1+2-E 5+6-G 9+10-A3+4-B 7+8-D 11+12-E011011
013013
009009
010010
016008
017009
DY30016
DY36017
DY24010
DY26011
DY40DY22
DY46DY26
BOOMERS™For over forty years, Boomers™ have been THE POWER STRING, and continue to be the standard for musicians in many genres. Known for their bright tone and powerful attack, Boomers™ are the ideal nickel-plated steel string for all of your musical needs.
GHS ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
T-GBULUltra Light
HC-GBLLight
TC-GBLLight
T-GBLLight
HC-GBMMedium
TC-GBMMedium
HC-GBXLExtra Light
TC-GBXLExtra Light
T-GBXLExtra Light
HC-GBCLCustom Light
TC-GBCLCustom Light
TC-GBTNTThin N Thick
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
1-E
1-E
1-E
3-G
3-G
3-G
5-A
5-A
5-A
2-B
2-B
2-B
4-D
4-D
4-D
6-E
6-E
6-ET-011
013
013
T-013
015
015
011
011
T-011
011
011
013
DY38
HC48
LC46
DY46
HC56
LC50
HC43
LC42
DY42
HC48
LC46
LC52
T-008
010
010
T-010
011
011
009
009
T-009
009
009
010
T-014
018
017
T-017
019
018
016
016
T-016
016
016
017
DY30
HC38
LC36
DY36
HC38
LC36
HC33
LC32
DY32
HC38
LC36
LC44
DY22
HC28
LC26
DY26
HC28
LC26
HC25
LC24
DY24
HC28
LC26
CR-GBULUltra Light
CR-GBCLCustom Light
CR-GBMMedium
CR-GBXLExtra Light
CR-GBLLight
Cat. No.Roundwound Cryogenically Treated Nickel-Plated Steel
1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-ECR-011
CR-011
CR-015
CR-011
CR-013
CR-DY38
CR-DY46
CR-DY50
CR-DY42
CR-DY46
CR-008
CR-009
CR-011
CR-009
CR-010
CR-014
CR-016
CR-018
CR-016
CR-017
CR-DY30
CR-DY36
CR-DY36
CR-DY32
CR-DY36
CR-DY22
CR-DY26
CR-DY26
CR-DY24
CR-DY26
LC30
THIN CORE BOOMERS™Slightly smaller core wire for lightning fast action, faster speed runs, more precise arpeggios and musical bends. Take your playing to the fast lane!
REINFORCED BOOMERS™We've reinforced the plain strings of our Boomers™ to help withstand the extra stress put on by certain types of playing styles and tremolo systems.
THICK CORE BOOMERS™Heavier core wire for those players that want MORE. More sustain, a thicker tone, and a more focused low end. Perfect for standard and drop tuning.SUB-ZERO™ BOOMERS™
Need a string that has the brightness of stainless steel, but gentle on your frets like nickel? Depend on Sub-Zero™ Boomers™. The DCT cryogenic freezing process gives our Boomers™ extra brightness, longevity and durability for the best of both worlds.
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GHS ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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1300Lo-Tune
1315Light
R+RXL/LExtra Light / Light
TM1500True Medium
R+EJLCustom Light
R+RMMedium
R+RXLExtra Light
1400Medium Light
R+RLLight
R+EJMCustom Medium
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Rollerwound Pure Nickel on a Round Core1-E
1-E
1-E
3-G
3-G
3-G
5-A
5-A
5-A
2-B
2-B
2-B
4-D
4-D
4-D
6-E
6-E
6-E015
013
011
017
013
015
011
015
013
014
N58
N50
N46
N56
N50
N50
N42
N54
N46
N52
011
011
009
013
010
011
009
012
010
011
019
N18
016
N24
018
018
016
N22
017
019
N38
N38
N36
N42
N38
N36
N32
N42
N36
N40
N28
N26
N26
N32
N26
N26
N24
N28
N26
N28
WOUND 3RD STRING SETS
LOW TUNED SET
NICKEL ROCKERS™A high quality core wire is wrapped with a round, pure nickel cover that is slightly flattened by computer controlled precision rollers in the winding process. The result is a semi-flat string that has a warm but articulate tone, which feels great under the fingers.
BCXLExtra Light
BCCLCustom Light
BCLLight
BCMMedium
Cat. No.Roundwound Pure Nickel on a Hex Core
1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-E011½
011½
013½
015
RM42
RM48
RM48
RM56
009½
009½
010½
011½
016
016
018
019
RM33
RM38
RM38
RM38
RM25
RM28
RM28
RM28
BURNISHED NICKEL ROCKERS™Pure nickel strings for a warm vintage tone, and lightly pol-ished for a smooth, quick feel.
BIG CORE NICKEL ROCKERS™A slightly larger core wire for improved tone and increased sustain. The ½ size plain steel strings help to balance the set.
BNR-XLExtra Light
BNR-MMedium
BNR-LLight
Cat. No.Burnished Pure Nickel on a Hex Core
1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-E011
014
013
BNR42
BNR50
BNR46
009
011
010
016
018
017
BNR32
BNR38
BNR36
BNR24
BNR28
BNR26
GHS ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
750Ultra Light
700Extra Light
900Light
720Medium
800Extra Light
710Light
1000Medium
730Regular
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Flat Wrap Stainless Steel on a Hex Core
Ground Roundwound Alloy 52™ on a Hex Core
1-E
1-E
3-G
3-G
5-A
5-A
2-B
2-B
4-D
4-D
6-E
6-E
011
012
016
014
014
013
017
016
F42
BR42
F50
BR50
F46
BR46
F54
BR54
009
009
012
011
011
010
013
012
016
015
F24
BR22
F22
017
F26
BR24
F32
BR32
F40
BR38
F36
BR36
F44
BR42
F24
BR22
F30
BR28
F28
BR26
F34
BR32
PRECISION FLATS™Flatwounds are made with highly magnetic stainless steel for high volume, and then polished to a velvety smooth finish.
BRITE FLATS™For those that want a brighter tone but a smooth feel, Alloy 52™ is wrapped around a core wire and then micro-ground to a smooth finish.
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L5200Light
M5200Medium
5L-CCLight, 5 String
5M-CCMedium, 5 String
Cat. No.
Roundwound Stainless Steel on a Hex Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BSTB40
STB45
STB40
STB45
CC60
CC65
CC60
CC65
CC100
CC105
CC100
CC105
CC125
CC129
CC80
CC85
CC80
CC85
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)
CONTACT CORE™ SUPER STEELS™Bass players looking for piano-like clarity in their basslines and chords will love these strings. The contact core design allows better contact with the bridge, increasing sustain and definition.
Super Steels BassicsRound Core
Bass BoomersBalanced
Nickels Brite Flats
ProgressivesContact CoreSuper Steels
BassBoomers
Pressurewound Tapewound
NPS PNNINI SS SS
Precision Flats
NI SSNPSNPSSS SS
BRIGHT
MELLOWELECTRIC BASS STRINGS
DOUBLE BALL END - STAINLESS STEELThese strings fit Steinberger basses and Steinberger-licensed instruments. The stainless steel roundwound provides the ultimate in brilliance and sustain.
5610Extra Light
5630Medium
5600Light
5L-DBBLight, 5 String
Cat. No.
Roundwound Stainless Steel on a Hex Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BDBB30
DBB45
DBB40
DBB40
DBB50
DBB63
DBB58
DBB58
DBB90
DBB106
DBB102
DBB102 DBB126
DBB70
DBB84
DBB80
DBB80
For Steinberger Systems (36" Length)
GHS ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR STRINGS
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L5000Light
5ML-STBMedium Light, 5 String
5500Medium
CM5000Custom Medium
6L-STBLight, 6 String
ML5000Medium Light
5M-STBMedium, 5 String
M5000Medium
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Roundwound Stainless Steel on a Hex Core
High C
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
5-B
STB40
STB44
5501(.044)
STB45
STB40STB27
STB44
STB44
STB44
STB58
STB63
5501(.063)
STB65
STB58
STB63
STB63
STB63
STB102
STB98
5501(.106)
STB121
STB105
STB102 STB126
STB102
STB106 STB126
STB106
STB80
STB80
5501(.084)
STB80
STB80
STB80
STB84
STB84
Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)
SUPER STEELS™Designed with the help of professionals in the field, the stainless steel wrap wire provides a bright and punchy tone that refuses to get lost in the mix.
ROUND CORE BASS BOOMERS™A full frequency sound (generous in the low mids) with a clear, soft high end. Wound over a round core wire, these Boomers have a tactile feel, ready for the studio or stage!
RC-L3045Light
RC-5ML-DYBMedium Light, 5 String
RC-ML3045Medium Light
RC-5M-DYBMediuim, 5 String
RC-M3045Medium
RC-6ML-DYBMedium Light, 6 String
RC-H3045Heavy
Cat. No.
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Round Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BRC-DYB40
RC-DYB45
RC-DYB45
RC-DYB45
RC-DYB45
RC-DYB45RC-DYB30
RC-DYB50
RC-DYB55
RC-DYB65
RC-DYB65
RC-DYB65
RC-DYB65
RC-DYB65
RC-DYB70
RC-DYB95
RC-DYB100 RC-DYB126
RC-DYB130
RC-DYB126
RC-DYB100
RC-DYB105
RC-DYB105
RC-DYB100
RC-DYB115
RC-DYB75
RC-DYB80
RC-DYB80
RC-DYB85
RC-DYB85
RC-DYB80
RC-DYB95
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
L6000Light
ML6000Medium Light
M6000Medium
M6000-5Medium, 5 String
Cat. No.
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Hex Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BBAS40
BAS44
BAS44
BAS44
BAS58
BAS63
BAS63
BAS63
BAS102
BAS102
BAS106
BAS106
BAS80
BAS80
BAS84
BAS84 BAS130
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
BASSICS™When you plan on holding down the low end all night, look to Bassics™. Utilizing a slightly smaller core diameter and a hybrid of stainless steel and nickel-plated covers, Bassics™ speak clearly and easily, while still retaining a focused low end, all the way up the fretboard. They sit right in the pocket, allowing you to do the same.
BAS27 available as a single for 6 string sets
P3045Piccolo
L3045XLight
ML3045XMedium Light
5M-C-DYBMedium, High C 5 String
M3045XMedium
8LS-DYBRegular, 8 String
Cat. No.
BASS BOOMERS™ - cont.Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Hex Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BPB18
DYB40X
DYB45X
DYB45X
DYB45X
PB20DYB40X
DYB30X
DYB55X
DYB65X
DYB65X
DYB65X
DYB25XDYB55X
DYB50X
DYB95X
DYB100X
DYB100X
DYB105X
DYB45XDYB90X
DYB40X
DYB75X
DYB80X
DYB80X
DYB85X
DYB35XDYB70X
DYB30X
Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)
XL3045Extra Light
3140Medium Light
3135Light
3040Regular
3035Regular
L3045Light
ML3045Medium Light
ML3045-2Medium Light
4ML-B-DYBMedium Light, BEAD Tuning
5L-DYBLight, 5 String
M3045FFlea Signature Set
4H-B-DYBHeavy, BEAD Tuning
5M-DYBMedium, 5 String
H3045Heavy
6ML-DYBMedium Light, 6 String
M3045Medium
M3045-2Medium
4M-B-DYBMedium, BEAD Tuning
5ML-DYBMedium Light, 5 String
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Hex Core
High C
High C
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
5-B
5-B
DYB30
3041(.045)
3136(.045)
3041(.045)
3036(.050)
DYB40
DYB45
DYB45
DYB40
DYB45
DYB45
DYB50
DYB45
DYB45
DYB45
DYB45
DYB50
3042(.065)
3137(.060)
3042(.065)
3037(.070)
DYB55
DYB65
DYB65
DYB60
DYB55
DYB65
DYB70
DYB65
DYB70
DYB65
DYB65
DYB65
DYB65
DYB65
DYB90
3144(.100)
3139(.095)
3044(.105)
3039(.107)
DYB95
DYB100
DYB100
DYB100
DYB95
DYB125
DYB120
DYB140
DYB130
DYB130
DYB125
DYB125DYB30
DYB105
DYB115
DYB105
DYB115
DYB100
DYB105
DYB105
DYB105
DYB100
DYB70
3143(.080)
3138(.075)
3043(.085)
3038(.090)
DYB75
DYB80
DYB80
DYB80
DYB75
DYB85
DYB90
DYB85
DYB95
DYB80
DYB85
DYB85
DYB85
DYB80
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
Multi-Packs - Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)
BASS BOOMERS™One of the most popular bass strings in the world, GHS Bass Boomers® have extra core strength for durability and nickel-plated steel for a warm but punchy sound that babies your frets; this IS the power string.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)
PROGRESSIVES™Magnetically active Alloy 52™ is wound around a hex core wire, producing a string with a powerful sound, increased sustain and excellent longevity. Magnify your playing style!
XL8000Extra Light
5M8000Medium, 5 String
M8000Medium
8200Medium Light
L8000Light
M8000XMedium
5L8000Light, 5 String
Cat. No.
Roundwound Alloy 52™ on a Hex Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BPRB35
PRB45
PRB45
8201(.045)
PRB40
PRB45
PRB40
PRB55
PRB65
PRB65
8202(.065)
PRB60
PRB65
PRB60
PRB95
PRB106 PRB130
PRB126
PRB105
8204(.100)
PRB100
PRB106
PRB101
PRB75
PRB85
PRB85
8203(.080)
PRB80
PRB85
PRB80
Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)
8205 (.130) available as a single for 5 string sets
3145 (.120) available as a single for 5 string sets
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GHS ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR STRINGS
GHS ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR STRINGS
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L7200Light
7700Light
ML7200Medium Light
M7200Medium
M7200-5Medium, 5 String
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Rollerwound Alloy 52™ on a Hex Core
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
PWB40
7701(.040)
PWB44
PWB44
PWB44
PWB54
7702(.054)
PWB58
PWB62
PWB62
PWB96
7704(.096)
PWB102
PWB106
PWB106
PWB76
7703(.076)
PWB80
PWB84
PWB84 PWB128
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)
PRESSUREWOUND™Pressurewounds utilize a highly magnetic nickel-iron alloy (Alloy 52™) run through precision rollers during the winding process, slightly flattening the final wrap. The result is a defined, yet mellow tone with less finger noise.
4L-RBBLight
Cat. No.
Rollerwound Phosphor Bronze on a Round Core
High C 2-D 4-E1-G 3-A 5-BRBB42 RBB54 RBB92RBB74
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
PRESSUREWOUND™ BRONZEUsing balanced construction (found in the Balanced Nickels), the final bronze cover is rollerwound, eliminating that harsh string squeak. You're left with a set of bright, articulate strings for your acoustic bass...that also sound really great on an electric bass as well.
PWB28 available as a single for 6 string sets
RBB120 available as a single for 5 string sets
BALANCED NICKELSBalanced Nickel strings combine traditional string materials with modern string design. Wound over a round steel core with a pure nickel final cover, Balanced Nickels have the same number of wraps from string to string. This yields a tone that is deep but focused, with an extremely even response, no matter where you are on the fretboard. The end result is a balance between tension, flexibility, tonality and playability.
4L-NBLight
4700Medium
5L-NBLight, 5 String
4M-NBMedium
5M-NBMedium, 5 String
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Pure Nickel on a Round Core
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
NB40
4701(.044)
NB40
NB44
NB44
NB56
4702(.060)
NB56
NB60
NB60
NB101
4704(.106)
NB101 NB126
NB106
NB106 NB130
NB76
4703(.080)
NB76
NB80
NB80
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)
GHS ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR STRINGS
3025Light
3120Light
3020Light
M3050Medium
CM3050Custom Medium
3050Regular
M3050-5Medium, 5 String
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Flatwound Stainless Steel on a Hex Core
High C
High C
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
5-B
5-B
FB45
3121(.045)
3021(.045)
FB45
FB45
FB55
FB45
FB60
3122(.060)
3022(.060)
FB65
FB60
FB70
FB65
FB95
3124(.095)
3024(.095)
FB105
FB105
FB105
FB105
FB75
3123(.075)
3023(.075)
FB85
FB80
FB90
FB85 FB126
Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
BRITE FLATS™Alloy 52™ is wound over a hex core and micro-ground smooth, to give you a sound that is "Motown with an attitude."
PRECISION FLATWOUND™Precision Flats™ have that traditional deep percussive tone due to a unique cross-winding process. The final wrap is a polished stainless steel flat wire.
L3075Light
3065Regular
3070Regular
ML3075Medium Light
M3075Medium
M3075-5Medium, 5 String
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Ground Roundwound Alloy 52™ on a Hex Core
High C
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
5-B
BF45
3066(.049)
3071(.049)
BF52
BF49
BF49
BF56
3067(.062)
3072(.062)
BF65
BF62
BF62
BF98
3069(.108)
3074(.108)
BF103
BF108
BF108
BF77
3068(.084)
3073(.084)
BF84
BF84
BF84 BF129
Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)
TAPEWOUNDWound for GHS by the artisans at Innovation Double Bass Strings, these are flatwound strings with a black nylon final wrap. The result is an ultra-smooth feel with a delightfully deep, mellow tone.
CROSSOVERSDesigned specifically for the NS Design NXT and CR Series of Electric Upright Basses, Crossovers are wound with Alloy 52™ and then micro-ground for a smooth, upright bass feel.
3060Regular
NS3075Regular
3060-5Regular, 5 String
NS3075-5Regular, 5 String
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Black Nylon Tape over Steel Flatwounds on a Hex Core
Ground Roundwound Alloy 52™ on a Round Core
High C
High C
2-D
2-D
4-E
4-E
1-G
1-G
3-A
3-A
5-B
5-B
3061(.050)
NS37
3061(.050)
NS37
3062(.070)
NS53
3062(.070)
NS53
3064(.105)
NS104
3064(.105)
NS104
3065(.130)
NS127
3063(.085)
NS74
3063(.085)
NS74
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)
NS Standard Double Bass (46.5" Winding)
FB28, XLFB126 available as singles for 6 string sets
BF27 available as a single for 6 string sets
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GHS AMERICANA SERIES
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OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP
THE AMERICANA SERIES
Our Americana Series addresses four elements crucial to producing the world’s first series of strings directed to the needs of players performing within this exciting genre of contemporary music. Our own roots go back decades as one of the premier string manufacturers with an abundance of knowledge in string design that incorporates innovation into materials selection and string construction, while utilizing preferred gauging based on many years of input from our GHS artist family. Add in cryogenic treatment to extend the life and enhance the tone for a series of strings that will have acoustic guitarists, bluegrass players, country, blues, R&B and roots-rock performers enthusiastically embracing the GHS Americana Series of strings.
· Based on feedback from players of all ages
· Innovative materials and design
· Cryogenically treated for longevity
· Individually sealed in Nitro-Packs
· All carry the Anti-Corrosion Guarantee
S425Light
S435Medium
Cat. No.
AMERICANA - ACOUSTIC GUITAR
GHS AMERICANA SERIES:AMERICANA - PEDAL STEEL
AMERICANA - BANJO
AMERICANA - MANDOLIN
Cryogenically Treated Copper-Tin-Phosphor Alloy
Cryogenically Treated Nickel-Iron Alloy
Cryogenically Treated Stainless Steel
Cryogenically Treated Phosphor Bronze
1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-ELJ16
LJ17
LJ12
LJ13
LJ24
LJ26
LJ42
LJ46
LJ32
LJ36
LJ54
LJ56
PF190Light
PF200Medium
Cat. No. 1-D 3-G2-B 4-D 5-GCR-L11
CR-L12
CR-L10
CR-L11
CR-L13
CR-L14
CR-LW20JD
CR-LW22JD
CR-L10
CR-L11
A255Light
A275Medium
Cat. No. 1-E 3-D2-A 4-GCR-LM15 (2)
CR-LM16 (2)
CR-LM10 (2)
CR-LM11 (2)
CR-MP24 (2)
CR-MP26 (2)
CR-MP38 (2)
CR-MP40 (2)
PF600E9 Tuning
PF650C6 Tuning
Cat. No. 1st 3rd 5th 8th2nd 4th 7th6th 9th 10thCR-015
CR-014
CR-012
CR-015
CR-011PG
CR-018
CR-017PG
CR-PR26
CR-PR30
CR-PR42
CR-014
CR-020
CR-PR26
CR-PR36
CR-020
CR-PR30
CR-PR34 CR-PR36
CR-PR54 CR-PR70
CR1600Regular
LJ19LJ17 LJ28 LJ46LJ36 LJ56Cat. No. 1-D 3-G 5-B2-B 4-D 6-G
AMERICANA - RESONATORCryogenically Treated Copper-Tin-Phosphor Alloy
BB10UUltra Light
BB60XExtra Light
BB80Light
BB100Medium
BB40MMedium
BB20XExtra Light
BB50HHeavy
BB30LLight
Cat. No.
Cat. No.12 STRING SETS
BRIGHT BRONZE™Breathe life into an overly mellow guitar! The unique core-to-cover ratio combined with the copper/zinc alloy helps retain the richness of bronze, and add a crisp sparkle to the finish.
80/20 Copper Zinc Alloy on a Hex Core1-E
1+2-E
3-G
5+6-G
5-A
9+10-A
2-B
3+4-B
4-D
7+8-D
6-E
11+12-E
013½
012012
014014
016016
017
014
018
016
010
009009
011011
012012
013
011
014
012
BB20
015008
BB20009
BB26010
BB26
BB22
BB28
BB24
BB36
BB34014
BB40016
BB44018
BB46
BB38
BB48
BB42
BB26
BB26011
BB30012
BB34013
BB36
BB30
BB38
BB32
BB46
BB42BB22
BB48BB26
BB52BB30
BB56
BB50
BB60
BB54
Silk andBronzeBright Bronze
Contact CoreBright Bronze
White Bronze
SignatureBronze
InfinityBronze
AmericanaSeries
PhosphorBronze
VintageBronze
Silk andSteel
BRIGHT
MELLOW
NI 85/1580/2080/20 SPC8% 8% 8% 8%
CCBB10Ultra Light
CCBB40Medium
CCBB20Extra Light
CCBB30Light
Cat. No.
CONTACT CORE™ BRIGHT BRONZE™The contact core design allows the core wire to have better contact with the bridge and soundboard, creating our brightest string. The end result is a richer and more defined bass tone with piano like clarity.
80/20 Copper Zinc Alloy on a Hex Core1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-E
013
017
014
016
010
013
011
012
CBB20
CBB26
CBB22
CBB24
CBB36
CBB46
CBB38
CBB42
CBB26
CBB36
CBB30
CBB32
CBB46
CBB56
CBB50
CBB54
LJ20XExtra Light
LJ40MMedium
LJ30LLight
LJ40TMTrue Medium
Cat. No.
SIGNATURE BRONZE™Referred to by many as "Phosphor Bronze on Steroids," this is an excellent in-between string for those that want a brighter phosphor sound but think the Bright Bronze™ is too much. Cryogenically treated strings and special bronzed trebles help bring out the nuances of your playing, giving you that "signature" sound that is uniquely yours.
Cryogenically Treated Copper-Tin-Phosphor Alloy1-E 3-G 5-A2-B 4-D 6-E
LJ14
LJ17
LJ16
LJ17
LJ11
LJ13
LJ12
LJ13
LJ22
LJ26
LJ24
LJ24
LJ38
LJ46
LJ42
LJ42
LJ30
LJ36
LJ32
LJ32
LJ50
LJ56
LJ54
LJ56
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS
DDS325Doyle Dykes, Light
605Extra Light
615Light
625Medium
TM335True Medium
S315Extra Light
S305Ultra Light
S335Standard Medium
S335-5Standard Medium
S325Light
S325-5Light
340Heavy
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.12 STRING SETS
MULTI-PACKS
PHOSPHOR BRONZEWe've perfected the core-to-cover ratio for increased brightness and flexibility, while doing away with harsh overtones. The cover wrap gives you a high end shimmer that will last for a long time.
Copper-Tin-Phosphor Alloy on a Hex Core1-E
1-E
1+2-E
3-G
3-G
5+6-G
5-A
5-A
9+10-A
2-B
2-B
3+4-B
4-D
4-D
7+8-D
6-E
6-E
11+12-E
015
012012
014014
016016
017
014
013½
017
017
016
016
018
011½
009009
011011
012012
013
011
010
013
013
012
012
014
B22
015008
B20009
B26010
B24
B22
B20
B26
B26
B24
B24
B28
B42
B34014
B40016
B44018
B42
B38
B36
B46
B46
B42
B42
B48
B30
B26011
B30012
B34013
B32
B30
B26
B36
B36
B32
B32
B38
B54
B42B22
B48B26
B52B30
B56
B50
B46
B56
B56
B54
B54
B58
GHS ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS
VN-ULUltra Light
VN-12CLCustom Light
VN-12LLight
VN-BBluegrass
VN-XLExtra Light
VN-MMedium
VN-LLight
Cat. No.
Cat. No.12 STRING SETS
VINTAGE BRONZE™Our warmest sounding string is created with the combination of core-to-cover ratio and copper/zinc wire, resulting in a warm and rich tone, perfect for those overly bright guitars that need to be reined in tonally.
85/15 Copper Zinc Alloy on a Hex Core1-E
1+2-E
3-G
5+6-G
5-A
9+10-A
2-B
3+4-B
4-D
7+8-D
6-E
11+12-E
013½
013013
014014
016
014
017
016
010
010010
011011
012
011
013
012
VN20
VN20009
VN20009
VN26
VN22
VN26
VN24
VN36
VN36015
VN40016
VN46
VN38
VN46
VN42
VN26
VN26011
VN30012
VN36
VN30
VN36
VN32
VN46
VN46VN24
VN48VN26
VN56
VN50
VN56
VN54
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IB20XExtra Light
345Light
370Light
600Light
370-12LLight
610Medium
IB30LLight
350Medium
370MLMedium Light
IB40MMedium
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
12 STRING SETS
12 STRING SETS
WHITE BRONZE™As with our other strings that use Alloy 52™ as a cover wrap, these strings are ideal for acoustic/electric guitars with transducers or magnetic pickups. Extra volume, clarity and shimmer are the benchmarks of this set.
INFINITY BRONZE™Looking for a coated string that is vibrant and lively? We coat the cover wire with a finely-regulated process called MST™, wrap them around the core wire, retaining tone while providing excellent longevity. Cryogenically treated plain strings complete the equation.
SILK AND STEELFor those that want a classical guitar tone and feel out of an acoustic, this is YOUR string. Silver-plated copper wire is wrapped on a silk and steel core to create a sweet and mellow tone, with a lower tension under the fingers.
SILK AND BRONZEOur special blend phosphor bronze alloy is wrapped over a silk and steel core, providing a warm tone with a sweetness to it. The lower tension of the strings is a joy under the fingers. These strings are GREAT for studio work!
Coated 80/20 Copper Zinc Alloy on a Hex Core
Silver-Plated Copper on a Round Core
Copper-Tin-Phosphor Alloy on a Round Core
GHS ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS
1-E
1-E
1-E
1+2-E
1+2-E
3-D
3-G
3-G
5+6-G
5+6-G
5-B
5-A
5-A
9+10-A
9+10-A
2-A
2-B
2-B
3+4-B
3+4-B
4-G
4-D
4-D
7+8-D
7+8-D
6-E
6-E
6-E
11+12-E
11+12-E
LJ14
013
014
013013
014014
014014
LJ16
014
016
LJ17
LJ11
010
011
010010
011011
011011
LJ12
011
012
LJ13
IB22
S20
SB23
S20009
SB23009
S22010
IB24
S22
SB24
IB26
IB38
S34
SB39
S34015
SB39SB23
S38018
IB42
S38
SB42
IB46
IB30
S26
SB29
S26011
SB29014
S28012
IB32
S28
SB32
IB36
IB50
S42
SB49
S42S22
SB49SB29
S48S26
IB54
S48
SB54
IB56
WB-XLExtra Light
WB-12LLight
WB-MMedium
WB-TLTrue Light
WB-LStandard Light
Cat. No.
Cat. No.12 STRING SETS
Alloy 52™ on a Hex Core1-E
1+2-E
3-G
5+6-G
5-A
9+10-A
2-B
3+4-B
4-D
7+8-D
6-E
11+12-E
014
014014
017
015
016
011
011011
013
012
012
WB20
WB20009
WB26
WB22
WB24
WB36
WB38WB20
WB46
WB38
WB42
WB26
WB30014
WB36
WB30
WB32
WB48
WB48WB26
WB56
WB50
WB54
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2380Extra Hard TensionNylon Supreme Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
GHS CLASSICAL GUITAR STRINGS
2300Normal TensionNylon Supreme Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
2390Normal TensionNylon Supreme Trebles / Rollerwound Winter Silver Basses
2400Soft TensionGround Nylon Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
2370Hard TensionNylon Supreme Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
MA2390Muriel Anderson Sig SetTitanium Alloy Nylon Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
MA2390½TMuriel Anderson Sig SetHalf Set, Titanium Alloy Nylon Trebles
2150WHard TensionClear Tynex Trebles / Silver Copper Basses
2100WHard TensionClear Tynex Trebles / Phosphor Bronze Basses
2000Hard TensionBlack Tynex Trebles / Phosphor Bronze Basses
2050WHard TensionClear Tynex Trebles / Silver Copper Basses
2300GNormal TensionGround Nylon Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
DD2300Doyle Dykes Sig SetGround Nylon Trebles / Winter Silver Basses
2370½BHalf Set, Hard TensionWinter Silver Basses
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No. Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E 1-E
1-A
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G 3-G
3-C
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A
5-A 5-A
5-C
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B 2-B
2-E
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D 4-D
4-G
6-E
6-E
6-E
6-E
6-E 6-E
6-A
LA CLASSIQUE™ SMOOTHWOUNDLa Classique™ Smoothwound feature our Nylon Supreme Trebles with Rollerwound Winter Silver™ Basses. The smoothwound basses provide very low finger noise, making this an ideal string set for recording purposes.
LA CLASSIQUE™ REQUINTOLa Classique™ Requinto strings feature ground trebles for perfect intonation and diameters, and roundwound Winter Silver™ Basses. This set can also double as a low tension option for standard classical guitar.
LA CLASSIQUE™La Classique™ feature our Nylon Supreme Trebles with Winter Silver™ Basses. The result is pure intonation, combined with a velvety smooth feel. The ground trebles are excellent for ensemble performance.
CLASSICAL GUITAR STRINGSTynex-Nylon Trebles with Silver Copper Basses are the industry standard for classical strings. The tie end basses provide a brighter tone. The ball end basses are designed to facilitate installation.
9402(.033)
9402(.033)
2402(.028)
9402(.033)
TI-2(.033)
TI-2(.033)
T2W(.032)
T2W(.032)
B2BK(.032)
B2W(.032)
9412(.032)
9412(.032)
9402(.033)
9401(.029)
9401(.029)
2401(.025)
9401(.029)
TI-1(.028)
TI-1(.028)
T1W(.028)
T1W(.028)
B1BK(.028)
B1W(.028)
9411(.028)
9411(.028)
9401(.029)
9403(.041)
9403(.041)
2403(.036)
9403(.041)
TI-3(.040)
TI-3(.040)
T3W(.040)
T3W(.040)
B3BK(.040)
B3W(.040)
9413(.040)
9423(.023w)
9403(.041)
9405(.033w)
2395(.034w)
2405(.029w)
9425(.035w)
9435(.037w)
T5S(.034w)
T5B(.034w)
B5B(.034w)
B5S(.034w)
9405(.033w)
9425(.035w)
9435(.037w)
9425(.035w)
9404(.028w)
2394(.029w)
2404(.025w)
9424(.030w)
9424(.030w)
T4S(.029w)
T4B(.029w)
B4B(.029w)
B4S(.029w)
9404(.028w)
9424(.030w)
9434(.031w)
9424(.030w)
9406(.040w)
2396(.040w)
2406(.038w)
9426(.043w)
9436(.046w)
T6S(.043w)
T6B(.043w)
B6B(.043w)
B6S(.043w)
9406(.040w)
9426(.043w)
9436(.046w)
9426(.043w)
Nylon Supreme Trebles / Winter Silver™ Basses
Ground Nylon Trebles / Winter Silver™ Basses
Signature Series
Tie End Regular Classics
Ball End Regular Classics Nylon Supreme Trebles / Rollerwound Winter Silver™ Basses
Ground Nylon Trebles / Winter Silver™ Basses
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GHS MANDOLIN & BANJO STRINGS
PF250Loop End, Medium Light
PF280Loop End, Light (28" Winding)
PF285Loop End, Regular (42" Winding)
A240Loop End, Ultra Light
N250Loop End, Medium Light
E250Loop End, Light
LS250Loop End, Regular
LSB250Loop End, Regular
A260Loop End, Bobby Osborne
PF270Loop End, Medium
A250Loop End, Light
N270Loop End, Medium
A270Loop End, Medium
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-E
1-A
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
1-E
3-D
3-G
3-D
3-D
3-D
3-D
3-D
3-D
2-A
2-D
2-A
2-A
2-A
2-A
2-A
2-A
4-G
4-C
4-G
4-G
4-G
4-G
4-G
4-G
MANDOLA
OCTAVE MANDOLIN
Bright Bronze
8-String Set, Bright Bronze
8-String Set, Phosphor Bronze
Phosphor Bronze
Pure Nickel
Stainless Steel
Silk and Steel
Silk and Bronze
LM16 (2)
MN24 (2)
LB22 (2)
L13 (2)
L16 (2)
LM15 (2)
LM16 (2)
LM16 (2)
LM16 (2)
LM16 (2)
LM15 (2)
LM16 (2)
LM16 (2)
LM11 (2)
LM12 (2)
LM12 (2)
L09 (2)
L10½ (2)
LM10 (2)
LM11 (2)
LM11 (2)
LM11 (2)
LM11 (2)
LM10 (2)
LM11 (2)
LM11 (2)
MN24 (2)
MN34 (2)
LB32 (2)
LB20 (2)
LN25 (2)
MST24 (2)
LS26 (2)
LSB26 (2)
MP24 (2)
MN26 (2)
MP24 (2)
LN27 (2)
MP26 (2)
MN38 (2)
MN48 (2)
LB44 (2)
LB32 (2)
LN39 (2)
MST36 (2)
LS40 (2)
LSB40 (2)
MP38 (2)
MN40 (2)
MP36 (2)
LN41 (2)
MP40 (2)
210Phosphor Bronze, Light
190Stainless Steel, Light
230Johnny BaierPhosphor Bronze Chenilled, Medium
220Stainless Steel, Light
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-A
1-D
3-G
3-G
2-D
2-B
4-C
4-C
4-STRING BANJO
BANJONo matter your playing style, GHS have a set of banjo strings for you. Our plain strings feature our LockTwist to stay in tune longer, have a specially shaped loop for a variety of tailpieces and are extra long (42" winding) to ensure they fit.
MANDOLINOur many string options ensure that your tonal goals for your mandolin will be met.
Plectrum (Loop End)
Tenor (Loop End)
L12
L14
L14C
L12
L09
L11
L11C
L10½
LB22
L17
LB24C
LW20
LB28
LW26
LB30C
LW28
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GHS BANJO, OTHER STRINGS
PF150Light Gauge
PF110Light Gauge
PF135J.D. Crowe Stage
PF130Light Gauge, Regular (38” Winding) Length
PF120Light Gauge
PF170Regular Light Gauge
PF145Medium Light Gauge
PF180Medium Gauge
PF160Medium Gauge
PF115Medium Gauge
PF140J.D. Crowe Studio
PF175Sonny Osborne
PF155Custom Light Gauge
PF185Almost Medium Gauge
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-D
1-D
1-D
1-D
1-E
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-G
3-D 5-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
2-B
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-D
4-G 6-E
5-G
5-G
5-G
5-G
5-STRING BANJO
Phosphor Bronze
Nickel-Plated Steel
Stainless Steel
Ball End Set
L12
L10
L11
012
L14
L11
L12
L13
L13
L12
L11
L12
L11
L11½
L10
L09
L10
010
L11
L09
L10
L11
L11
L10
L09½
L11
L10
L10½
L14
L12
L12
014
L18 LW34
L13
L13
L16
L16
L16
L12
L13
L12½
L13
LB22
LNP20
LW20JD
DY22
LW24 LW42
LW20
LW22
LW24
LB26
LNP24
LW20JD
LW22
LW20
LW20JD
L10
L09
L10
010
L09
L10
L10
L10
L10
L09½
L11
L10
L10½
6-STRING BANJOStainless Steel
ST-E9E9 Tuning
GB-E9E9 Tuning
PF500E9 Tuning
ST-C6C6 Tuning
GB-C6C6 Tuning
PF550C6 Tuning
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1st
1st
1st
3rd
3rd
3rd
5th
5th
5th
8th
8th
8th
2nd
2nd
2nd
4th
4th
4th
7th
7th
7th
6th
6th
6th
9th
9th
9th
10th
10th
10th
PEDAL STEEL
015
015
015
014
014
014
012
012
012
015
015
015
011PG
011PG
011PG
017PG
017PG
017PG
017PG
017PG
017PG
ST24
DY24
N24
ST30
DY30
N30
ST42
DY42
N42
014
014
014
020
020
020
ST26
DY26
N26
ST36
DY36
N36
020
020
020
ST30
DY30
N30
ST34
DY34
N34
ST36
DY36
N36
ST54
DY54
N54
ST70
DY70
C70
Super Steels™ - Stainless Steel Roundwound
Boomers® - Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound
Pure Nickel Rollerwound
SH1600Infinity Coated Bronze
1600Pure Nickel Rollerwound
1650Phosphor Bronze Roundwound
TS1600Tim Scheerhorn Signature
DWB1600White Bronze Roundwound
PL1650Phil Leadbetter Signature
RB1600Bright Bronze™ Rollerwound
Cat. No. 1-D 3-G 5-B2-B 4-D 6-G
RESONATOR GUITAR
LJ19
018
018
LJ19
018
018
017
LJ17
016
016
LJ17
016
016
015
IB28
N28
B28
LJ28
WB28
B28
RB26
IB46
N46
B46
LJ46
WB46
B44
RB44
IB36
N36
B36
LJ36
WB36
B36
RB34
IB56
N56
B56
LJ56
WB56
B56
RB54
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D20C Ionian Tuning, Loop End
BZ-8
D20-MD Mixolydian Tuning, Loop End
D20-MBSD Mix Tuning, Sig Bronze, Squeakless
BSX-10Stainless Steel
BSX-12Stainless Steel
BSXB-10Phosphor Bronze
BKX-10Black Coated Stainless
RKX-10Red Coated Stainless
BSXB-12Phosphor Bronze
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1st
1+2-D
1+2-F
1+2-F
3rd
5+6-F
5+6-G
5+6-G
9+10-A
9+10-A
2nd
3+4-A
3+4-C
3+4-C
4th
7+8-C
7+8-D
7+8-D
11+12-E
11+12-E
BAJO QUINTO
BAJO SEXTO
DULCIMER
BOUZOUKI 8-STRING
42” Winding
Loop End, Silverwound
L12
BZ14BZ14
L12
LJ12
BSX-2LW36 (2)
BSX-2LW36 (2)
BSXB-2BSXB36 (2)
BKX-2BKX36 (2)
RKX-2RKX36 (2)
BSXB-2BSXB36 (2)
L12
BZ11BZ11
L12
LJ12
BSX-1LW24 (2)
BSX-1LW24 (2)
BSXB-1BSXB24 (2)
BKX-1BKX24 (2)
RKX-1RKX24 (2)
BSXB-1BSXB24 (2)
L12
BZ22BZ11
L14
LJ14
BSX-3LW46 (2)
BSX-3LW46 (2)
BSXB-3BSXB46 (2)
BKX-3BKX46 (2)
RKX-3RKX46 (2)
BSXB-3BSXB46 (2)
BSX-5LW78, LW36
BSX-5LW78, LW36
BSXB-5BSXB78, BSXB36
BKX-5BKX78, BKX36
RKX-5RKX78, RKX36
BSXB-5BSXB78, BSXB36
LW20
BZ28BZ14
LW24
SFB24
BSX-4LW62, LW30
BSX-4LW62, LW30
BSXB-4BSXB62, BSXB30
BKX-4BKX62, BKX30
RKX-4RKX62, RKX30
BSXB-4BSXB62, BSXB30
BSX-6LW92, LW46
BSXB-6BSXB92, BSXB46
Loop End, Roundwound
Loop End, Roundwound
Replacements Strings Sold ONLY as Pairs
Replacements Strings Sold ONLY as Pairs
GHS OTHER STRINGS
10Hawaiian D-TuningClear Nylon
20Hawaiian D-Tuning
H-10Soprano/ConcertBlack Nylon
H-20Soprano/Concert
H-L6Lili’u 6-StringBlack Nylon, Silverwound
H-T20FTenor Fingerstyle
100BaritoneBlack Nylon, Phosphor Bronze
H-T10TenorBlack Nylon, Aluminum
H-T20Tenor
H-L8Lili’u 8-StringBlack Nylon, Silverwound
H-100Baritone WoundBlack Nylon, Silverwound
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-B
1-B
1-A
1-E
1-A
3-D
3-D
3-C
3-G
3-C
2-F#
2-F#
2-E
2-B
2-E
4-A
4-A
4-G
4-D
4-G
UKULELENylon
Fluorocarbon
12(.028)
22F(.028)
H-12(.032)
H-22F(.033)
H-16(.032)
H-26F(.035)
102(.036)
H-T12(.036)
H-22F(.033)
H-20(.032)(.032)
H-102(.036)
11(.022)
21F(.022)
H-11(.025)
H-21F(.026)
H-15(.031w)(.025)
H-25F(.027)
H-T11(.028)
H-21F(.026)
H-19(.025)(.025)
H-101(.028)
13(.032)
23F(.0319)
H-13(.036)
H-23F(.035)
H-17(.036)(.022)
H-T13(.035w)
103(.029w)
H-T13(.035w)
H-T13(.035w)
H-21(.036)(.022)
H-103(.027w)
14(.022)
24F(.022)
H-14(.028)
H-24F(.0307)
H-18(.028)
H-24F(.0307)
104(.034w)
H-T14(.032)
H-24F(.0307)
H-22(.031w)(.028)
H-104(.034w)
101(.028)
CU-STRTenor, Re-EntrantTitanium NylonCU-STGSarah Maisel, Low GTitanium Nylon, Fluorocarbon
CU-AMFAndrew Molina, Re-EntrantFluorocarbon
CU-BTRBari-Tenor, Re-EntrantSmooth Nylon, Silvered Copper
CU-CCRCraig Chee, Re-EntrantSmooth Nylon
Cat. No. 1-A
1-E
3-C
3-G
2-E
2-B
4-G
4-D
UKULELE - ARTIST CURATEDCustom Sets based on Artist Feedback
TI-2(.033)
TI-2(.033)
23F(.032)
9413(.040)
9412(.032)
TI-1(.028)
9412(.032)
9411(.028)
TI-3(.040)
TI-3(.040)
H-23F(.035)
2394(.029w)
9413(.040)
TI-4(.028)
H-23F(.035)
22F(.028)
9412(.032)
9411(.028)
TI-1(.028)
H-21F(.026)NEW!
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CPR-10
2420
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1+2-G
1+2-D
5+6-A
5+6-E 9+10-A
3+4-D
3+4-A
7+8-E 9+10-B
7+8-B 11-G
OUD 11-STRING
CUATRO 10-STRINGBall End, Silverwound w/Rust Resistant Plain Strings
SS014SS014
OP29OP29
SS011SS011
OP22OP22
CPR23CPR23
OW25OW25
OW33OW33
CPR31SS014
CPR41CPR23
OW29OW29
OW40
Tie End, Nylon and Silverwound
GHS OTHER STRINGS
LAP-ECat. No. 1-E 3-G# 5-B2-B 4-E 6-E
ELECTRIC HAWAIIAN LAP STEEL
017013 024 DY42DY32 DY56
Dynamite Alloy™ - E Tuning
CU-BARILight Gauge
CU-MARTINO-LLight Gauge
CU-MARTINO-MMedium Gauge
CU-GYPSYExtra Light Gauge
CU-BBHTLight Gauge
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-A
1-E
1-E
1-E
3-C
3-G
3-G
3-G
5-D
5-A
5-A
5-A
2-E
2-B
2-B
2-B
4-G
4-D
4-D
4-D
6-A
6-E
6-E
6-E
018
017
018
L14
015
014
015
016
L11
011
DY28
F24
F26
GY21
009
DY50
F42
F48
GY35
015
DY38
F32
F36
GY27
011
DY70
F52
F56
GY45
BB20
ELECTRIC GUITAR
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Baritone Guitar
Pat Martino Signature Flatwounds
Gypsy Loop End Guitar Strings
Nashville High Tuning
TU LOW GBlack Nylon, Silverwound
CU-2600Clear Tynex Nylon
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1-G
1-E
3-E
3-G
2-C
2-B
4-A
4-D 5-A
Ukulele
Vihuela
H-T12(.036)
.040
H-T11(.028)
.032
H-T13(.035w)
.028
T4S(.029w)
.032 .040
CU-TPLCat. No. 1-B 3-D2-F# 4-A
OTHER INSTRUMENTSTiple 10-String
012VN26012
010010
015VN34015
010VN22
CUSTOM SHOPThe GHS Custom Shop is the place to fit your specific string set desires into a package of your own. Here you will find a listing of some Custom Shop Sets that we keep on hand, due to their increasing popularity.
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EG-MCMandocaster
WE-TRTenor Raised 5ths
WE-MCMandocaster
WE-MCEMandocello
EG-MDMandola
TE-T5Tenor 5ths
TE-TBTenor Baritone
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1st
1st
3rd
3rd
2nd
2nd
4th
4th
EASTWOOD GUITARS
WARREN ELLIS TENOR GUITARS
Nickel-Plated Steel, Ball End
Nickel-Plated Steel, Ball End
014 (2)
013
014
DY26 (2)
016 (2)
018
DY26
010 (2)
009
010
016 (2)
010 (2)
011
016
DY24 (2)
DY24
DY24
DY20DY40
DY26 (2)
DY32
DY40
DY34 (2)
DY36
DY34
DY32DY60
DY36 (2)
DY42
DY60
PLAIN STEELUnwound (Fits All Scales)PB18, PB20
CONTACT CORE™ SUPER STEELS™Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)CC60, CC65, CC80, CC85, CC106, CC123, CC130
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)CC100, CC105, CC110, CC125, CC129
SUPER STEELS™Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)STB27, STB30, STB40, STB44, STB46, STB48, STB50, STB58, STB63, STB67, STB70, STB80, STB84, STB90, STB98, STB102, STB105, STB106, STB130
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)STB121, STB126, STB138, STB180
DOUBLE BALL ROUNDWOUNDFor Steinberger SystemDBB30, DBB40, DBB45, DBB50, DBB58, DBB63, DBB70, DBB80, DBB84, DBB90, DBB102, DBB106, DBB126
Plain Steel Guitar Electric Guitar (continued)
Electric Guitar
Electric Bass Guitar
GHS SINGLE STRINGS
PROGRESSIVES™Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)PRB30, PRB35, PRB40, PRB45, PRB50, PRB55, PRB60, PRB65, PRB70, PRB75, PRB80, PRB85
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)NON-Saddle HuggersPRR91, PRR96
Standard Long Scale (36.5" Winding)Saddle HuggersPRB95, PRB100, PRB105, PRB130
Extra Long Scale (38" Winding)Saddle HuggersPRB96, PRB101, PRB126, PRB131
ROUND CORE BASS BOOMERS™Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)RC-DYB30, RC-DYB40, RC-DYB45, RC-DYB50, RC-DYB55, RC-DYB60, RC-DYB65, RC-DYB70, RC-DYB75, RC-DYB80, RC-DYB85, RC-DYB95, RC-DYB100, RC-DYB105, RC-DYB115, RC-DYB126, RC-DYB130
BASS BOOMERS™Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)DYB20X, DYB25X, DYB30X, DYB35, DYB40X, DYB45X, DYB50X, DYB55X, DYB60X, DYB65X, DYB70X, DYB75X, DYB80X, DYB85X, DYB90X, DYB95X, DYB100X, DYB105X, DYB120X, DYB125X, DYB130X, DYB135X
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)DYB30, DYB40, DYB45, DYB50, DYB55, DYB65, DYB70, DYB75, DYB80, DYB85, DYB90, DYB95, DYB100, DYB105, DYB110, DYB115, DYB120, DYB125, DYB130, DYB135, DYB140, DYB160
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)3041 (.045), 3042 (.065), 3143 (.080),3043 (.085), 3144 (.100), 3044 (.105)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)3136 (.045), 3036 (.050), 3137 (.060),3037 (.070), 3138 (.075), 3038 (.090),3139 (.095), 3039 (.107), 3145 (.120)
BASSICS™Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)BAS27, BAS40, BAS44, BAS58, BAS63, BAS80, BAS84, BAS102, BAS106, BAS130
PRESSUREWOUND™Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)PWB28, PWB40, PWB44, PWB54, PWB58, PWB62, PWB76, PWB80, PWB84, PWB96, PWB102, PWB106, PWB128
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)7701 (.040), 7702 (.054), 7703 (.076),7704 (.096)
PRESSUREWOUND™ BRONZEUniversal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)RBB42, RBB54, RBB74, RBB92, RBB120
BALANCED NICKELSUniversal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)NB40, NB44, NB56, NB60, NB76, NB80, NB101, NB106, NB126, NB130
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)4701 (.044), 4702 (.060), 4703 (.080), 4704 (.106)
TAPEWOUNDUniversal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)3061 (.050), 3062 (.070), 3063 (.085), 3064 (.105), 3065 (.130)
BRITE FLATS™Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)BF27, BF45, BF49, BF52, BF56, BF62, BF65, BF77, BF84, BF98, BF103, BF108, BF129
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)3066 (.049), 3067 (.062), 3068 (.084),3069 (.108)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)3071 (.049), 3072 (.062), 3073 (.084),3074 (.108)
PRECISION FLATWOUND™Long Scale Plus (38" Winding)FB28, FB45, FB55, FB60, FB65, FB70, FB75, FB80, FB85, FB90, FB95, FB100, FB105, XLFB126
Universal Long Scale (37.25" Winding)FB126
Medium Scale (35.5" Winding)3121 (.045), 3122 (.060), 3123 (.075),3124 (.095)
Short Scale (32.75" Winding)3021 (.045), 3022 (.060), 3023 (.075),3024 (.095)
Electric Bass (continued) Electric Bass (continued)
PROGRESSIVES™PR22, PR24, PR26, PR28, PR30, PR32, PR34, PR36, PR38, PR42, PR44, PR46, PR52, PR54
SUPER STEELS™ST18, ST20, ST22, ST24, ST26, ST28, ST30, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST38, ST40, ST42, ST44, ST46, ST48, ST50, ST52, ST54, ST56, ST58ST70 (Compound)
BOOMERS™DY18, DY20, DY22, DY24, DY26, DY28, DY30, DY32, DY33, DY34, DY36, DY38, DY40, DY42, DY43, DY44, DY46, DY48, DY50, DY52, DY53, DY54, DY56, DY58, DY60, DY62, DY64, DY70, DY72, DY74, DY76, DY80, DY85, DY90
SUB-ZERO™ BOOMERS™CR-DY22, CR-DY24, CR-DY26, CR-DY30, CR-DY32, CR-DY36, CR-DY38, CR-DY42, CR-DY46, CR-DY50
COATED BOOMERS™CB-DY24, CB-DY26, CB-DY28, CB-DY30,CB-DY32, CB-DY36, CB-DY38, CB-DY42,CB-DY44, CB-DY46, CB-DY50, CB-DY52
THIN CORE BOOMERS™LC24, LC26, LC30, LC32, LC36, LC42, LC44, LC46, LC50, LC52
THICK CORE BOOMERS™HC25, HC28, HC33, HC38, HC43, HC48, HC56
REGULAR BALL ENDFor Electric or Acoustic Guitar008, 008½, 009, 009½, 010, 010½, 011, 011½, 012, 013, 013½, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022, 024, 026
SPECIAL - PEDAL STEELHigh-Break Tested Strings010PG, 011PG, 017PG
REINFORCED (Tremolo Strings)For Kahler-Type Tremolo SystemT-008, T-009, T-010, T-011, T-012, T-013, T-014, T-016, T-017
SUB-ZERO™ BOOMERS™CR-008, CR-009, CR-010, CR-011, CR-013, CR-014, CR-015, CR-016, CR-017, CR-018
COATED BOOMERS™CB-009, CB-010, CB-011, CB-012, CB-013, CB-015, CB-016, CB-017, CB-018, CB-019
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BURNISHED NICKEL ROCKERS™BNR24, BNR26, BNR28, BNR32, BNR36, BNR38, BNR42, BNR46, BNR50
BIG CORE NICKEL ROCKERS™RM25, RM28, RM33, RM38, RM43, RM48, RM56
NICKEL ROCKERS™Semi-Flat RollerwoundN18, N22, N24, N26, N28, N30, N32, N34, N36, N38, N40, N42, N44, N46, N48, N50, N52, N54, N56, N58
BRITE FLATS™BR22, BR24, BR26, BR28, BR32, BR36, BR38, BR42, BR46, BR50, BR54
PRECISION FLATWOUND™F22, F24, F26, F28, F30, F32, F34, F36, F38, F40, F42, F44, F46, F48, F50, F52, F54
DOUBLE BALL BOOMERS™For Steinberger-Type Standard Tremolo SystemDB-009, DB-010, DB-011, DB-013, DB-016, DB-017, DB-DY24, DB-DY26, DB-DY32, DB-DY36, DB-DY42, DB-DY46
CONTACT CORE™ BRIGHT BRONZE™CBB20, CBB22, CBB24, CBB26, CBB30, CBB32, CBB36, CBB38, CBB42, CBB46, CBB50, CBB54, CBB56
BRIGHT BRONZE™BB18, BB29, BB22, BB24, BB26, BB28, BB30, BB32, BB34, BB36, BB38, BB40, BB42, BB44, BB46, BB48, BB50, BB52, BB54, BB56, BB60
SIGNATURE BRONZELJ11, LJ12, LJ13, LJ14, LJ16, LJ17, LJ19, LJ22, LJ24, LJ26, LJ28, LJ30, LJ32, LJ36, LJ38, LJ42, LJ46, LJ50, LJ54, LJ56
K3 - String Factory #3Dynamite Alloy Roundwound Electric, Bright Bronze Acoustic, Plain Steel
K4 - String Factory #4Dynamite Alloy Roundwound Electric, Phosphor Bronze Acoustic, Plain Steel
NYLON, SILVERWOUNDOP22, OP29, OW25, OW29, OW33, OW40
PLAIN STEELLM10, LM11, LM12, LM15, LM16
BRIGHT BRONZEMN24, MN26, MN34, MN38, MN40, MN48
PHOSPHOR BRONZEMP24, MP26, MP36, MP38, MP40
PURE NICKELLN25, LN27, LN39, LN41
STAINLESS STEELMST24, MST36
AMERICANA - MANDOLINCR-LM10, CR-LM11, CR-LM15, CR-LM16, CR-MP24, CR-MP26, CR-MP38, CR-MP40
SILK and STEELLS26, LS40
SILK and BRONZELSB26, LSB40
CLEAR NYLON11 (.022), 12 (.028), 13 (.032), 14 (.022)
BLACK NYLONH-11 (.025), H-12 (.032), H-13 (.036)H-14 (.028), H-16 (.032), H-18 (.028)H-T11 (.028), H-T12 (.036), H-T14 (.032)101 (.028), 102 (.036)H-101 (.028), H-102 (.036)
BLACK NYLON- 2pcH-17 (.036, .022), H-19 (.025, .025)H-20 (.032, .032), H-21 (.036, .022)
BLACK NYLON / SILVERWOUNDH-15 (.025, .031w), H-22 (.028, .031w)
FLUOROCARBON21F (.022), 22F (.028), 23F (.0319)24F (.022), H-21F (.026), H-22F (.033)H-23F (.035), H-24F (.0307)H-25F (.027), H-26F (.035)
WOUND STRINGSH-T13 (.035) - aluminum103 (.029), 104 (.034) - phosphor bronzeH-103 (.027), H-104 (.034) - silvered copper
For Banjo, Mandolin, Mandola, Dulcimer, Banduria, etc.
PLAIN STEELExtra Long (45”)L08, L09, L09½, L10, L10½, L11, L11½, L12, L12½, L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18, L20, L22, L24
AMERICANA - BANJOExtra Long (42” Winding)CR-L10, CR-L11, CR-L12, CR-L13, CR-L14, CR-LW20JD, CR-LW22JD
STAINLESS STEELExtra Long (42” Winding)LW20JD, LW20, LW22, LW24, LW26, LW28, LW30, LW34, LW36, LW38, LW42
PHOSPHOR BRONZEExtra Long (42” Winding)LB20, LB22, LB24, LB26, LB28, LB30, LB34, LB38, LB40, LB44, LB48
CHENILLED LOOP ENDPlain - L11C, L14CPhosphor Bronze - LB24C, LB30C
Acoustic Guitar (continued)Classical Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Oud
Mandolin
Ukulele
Loop End
Single String Kits
GHS SINGLE STRINGS
Incl: 321 individually gauged strings (90 electric, 99 acoustic, 132 plain in assorted gauges), box, sales aids, gauge divider cards.
K5 - Bass Boomers® String KitContains 42 Long Scale Bass Boomers®: 4ea: DYB40, DYB45, DYB50, DYB55, DYB60, DYB65, DYB702ea: DYB75, DYB80, DYB85, DYB90, DYB95, DYB100, DYB105
K6 - Loop End String KitStainless Steel, Phosphor Bronze, Plain Steel
WHITE BRONZE™WB20, WB22, WB24, WB26, WB28, WB30, WB32, WB36, WB38, WB42, WB46, WB48, WB50, WB52, WB54, WB56
PHOSPHOR BRONZEB18, B20, B22, B24, B26, B28, B30, B32, B34, B36, B38, B40, B42, B44, B46, B48, B50, B52, B54, B56, B58
INFINITY BRONZEIB22, IB24, IB26, IB30, IB32, IB36, IB38, IB42, IB46, IB50, IB54, IB56
VINTAGE BRONZE™VN20, VN22, VN24, VN26, VN28, VN30, VN32, VN34, VN36, VN38, VN40, VN42, VN46, VN48, VN50, VN54, VN56, VN58
SILK and STEELS20, S22, S26, S28, S30, S34, S38, S40, S42, S48, S50
SILK and BRONZE™SB23, SB24, SB29, SB32, SB39, SB42, SB49, SB54
ROLLERWOUND BRONZE™RB26, RB34, RB44, RB54
LA CLASSIQUE™Nylon Supreme Trebles9401 (.029), 9402 (.033), 9403 (.041)
Ground Trebles2401 (.025), 2402 (.028), 2403 (.036)9411 (.028), 9412 (.032), 9413 (.040)
Titanium Nylon TreblesTI-1 (.028), TI-2 (.033), TI-3 (.040)
WINTER SILVER™Roundwound Basses9423 (.023), 9404 (.028), 9424 (.030),9434 (.031), 9405 (.033), 9425 (.035),9435 (.037), 9406 (.040), 9426 (.043),9436 (.046)
Smoothwound Basses2404 (.025), 2405 (.029), 2406 (.038)2394 (.029), 2395 (.034), 2396 (.040)
REGULAR CLASSICSClear Nylon - Tie End & Ball EndT1W (.028), T2W (.032), T3W (.040)B1W (.028), B2W (.032), B3W (.040)
Black Nylon - Tie End & Ball EndT1BK (.028), T2BK (.032), T3BK (.040)B1BK (.028), B2BK (.032), B3BK (.040)
Silvered Copper - Tie End & Ball EndT4S (.029), T5S (.034), T6S (.043)B4S (.029), B5S (.034), B6S (.043)
Phosphor Bronze - Tie End & Ball EndT4B (.029), T5B (.034), T6B (.043)B4B (.029), B5B (.034), B6B (.043)
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GHS ACCESSORIES
A11BK BlackA11SILV SilverA11BL Blue
A11R RedA11W WhiteA11BURG Burgundy
A87 GHS Fast-Fret
A77 GHS Fingerboard Care Kit
A8BK BlackA8SILV SilverA8BL BlueA8R RedA8W White
A9 Assorted 6 Pack ONLY (Price is for 6 straps)
A10BK BlackA10BROW BrownA10W White
A8PURP PurpleA8RWB Red/White/BlueA8RAIN RainbowA8BEIG BeigeA8WINE Wine
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2” Webbed Nylon Adjustable Guitar Strap with Deluxe Polyester Shoulder Pad, Leather Ends
2” Webbed Nylon Adjustable Guitar Strap w/ Leather Ends
2” Woven Adjustable Guitar Strap with Leather Ends, Custom Woven Pattern
2 1/2" Adjustable Fine Leather Guitar Strap
A11 Guitar Straps
A9 Guitar Strap 6 PackA8 Guitar Straps
A10 Guitar Straps
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GHS FINGERBOARD CARE KITGuitar maintenance is just as critical to an instrument's sound and playability as a new set of strings. The GHS Fingerboard Care Kit makes it easy to maintain your instrument's frets and fingerboard! Ideal for all stringed instruments with natural, non-glossy, darker fingerboards, which include acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitars as well as ukuleles and other fretted instruments.
GHS GUITAR STRAPSProudly Made in the USA! All of our guitar straps are crafted from the finest materials and built for durability. Play longer and look great while doing it!
GHS FAST-FRET™The ORIGINAL String and Fretboard/Fingerboard Cleaner. Not a spray! Contains no silicone. Apply to your strings and fingerboard to remove built up dirt and grime. Fast-Fret keeps the strings sounding bright and new, extending the healthy lifetime of any strings.
GHS ACCESSORIES
A6 Gorgomyte
A8 GHS String Cleaning Cloth
A7 GHS Polishing Cloth
A92 GHS Guitar Gloss - 4oz BottleA93 GHS Guitar Gloss - 16oz BottleA98 GHS Guitar Gloss Kit - 4oz Bottle with GHS Polishing Cloth
A53 Thin/White - .50mmA54 Med/Red - .70mmA55 Heavy/Black - .90mm
A53-12 Thin/White - .50mmA54-12 Med/Red - .70mmA55-12 Heavy/Black - .90mm
A59 Thin/White - .50mmA60 Med/Red - .70mmA61 Heavy/Black - .90mm
A56 Thin/White - .50mmA57 Med/Red - .70mmA58 Heavy/Black - .90mm
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Style G - 144pc
Style G - 12pc Style S - 144pc
Style H - 144pcStyle G Style S
A98
A92
A93
Style H
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GHS GUITAR GLOSS™Non-Wax Revitalizing Treatment for Deep, Clear, Long-Lasting Shine on Musical Instruments! Polishes and protects modern or traditional lacquers and paints. Shines tuning machines, hardware, knobs, pickguards, pickup covers, pianos, brass instruments and more. No waxy buildup, fingerprint resistant; very shiny!
GHS STRING CLEANING CLOTHTreated cloth for all metal instrument strings to clean and restore tone.
GHS POLISHING CLOTH100% pure flannel, safe on all high luster wood, lacquered, metal and plastic finishes.
GORGOMYTEFret and fingerboard cleaning and conditioning cloth. Developed by Jimmy Johnson.
GHS INSTRUMENT PICKSHigh Quality Resin Picks in Three Styles/Thicknesses.
A30 A66
GHS ACCESSORIES & APPAREL
A30 GHS Classic Boomers Red T-Shirt Available in S, M, L, XL, DXL
A324 GHS Embroidered Trucker Hat
A66 GHS Vintage Logo Womens Black T-Shirt Available in S, M, L, XL
A31 GHS Strings Logo Grey T-Shirt Available in S, M, L, XL, DXL
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GHS FASHION T-SHIRTS
GHS EMBROIDERED TRUCKER HAT
High quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton style t-shirt
One Size, Adjustable Snapback
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A500 Clarinet - 2.0 StrengthA501 Clarinet - 2.5 Strength
A502 Alto Saxophone - 2.0 StrengthA503 Alto Saxophone - 2.5 StrengthA512 Alto Saxophone - 3.0 StrengthA513 Alto Saxophone - 3.5 Strength
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Clarinet Reeds
Alto Saxophone Reeds
A31
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GHS MACCAFERRI INSTRUMENT REEDSPremium cane reeds from one of the leading names in woodwind reeds. Each box contains 5 reeds.
GHS ASK THE EXPERTS
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WHAT IS BASS STRING "WINDING LENGTH," AND WHY DO I CARE?Winding length is actually VERY important! Nowadays, it is common to see basses with different scale lengths, new and creative bridges, thru-body stringing, or fanned frets, etc.. Knowing the winding length of your instrument is imperative to ensure you get the proper string for your bass; it's more important than scale length. For example: the Hofner Violin Bass is a 30" scale bass, but with the trapeze bridge, requires a set of strings with atleast a 32.5" winding length which, depending on the string brand, is NOT short scale.
To find the winding length for your instrument, measure from the ball end of the bridge to just past the nut (ideally, between the nut and the closest tuning peg to the nut). Any string with a winding length that falls within that measurement will work well. Too short and you risk having the silked/tapered end over the nut and into the first fret; too long and the "meat" of the string will wrap around the tuner, which can compromise the string. For your information, here are the winding lengths of all GHS strings.
HOW DO STRING MATERIALS AFFECT TONE AND FEEL?The hardness of common materials used in the cover wire of strings affects both the tone and “feel” of a string. With all else remaining constant, the harder the material the brighter the string. This explains why stainless steel produces a very bright sound and nickel, a softer material, produces a warmer sound. However, a hard material can be abrasive to both fingers and frets. At GHS, our magnetically active nickel-iron Alloy 52™ - used in Progressives and other strings - is softer and less abrasive than stainless steel but produces a tone nearly as bright. Common cover wire materials include (ranked by order of brightness): stainless steel, Alloy 52™, nickel plated steel, pure nickel, and for acoustics: brass and bronze. The core wire for all strings and all plain steel strings (both acoustic and electric) are made from tin plated Swedish steel.
WHAT IS STRING GEOMETRY, AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT STRING TONE?String Geometry refers to the ratio of the core wire diameter to the cover wire diameter. These two parameters can be varied to come up with the same final string gauge. With all else remaining constant, a small core-to-cover ratio generally results in a string with greater flexibility and brighter tone. A larger core-to-cover ratio generally results in a string with greater volume, sustain, tone life and durability. In addition, a larger core-to-cover ratio aids in retaining consistent tension and feel for down tuning or drop tuning.
HOW DOES WINDING TECHNIQUE AFFECT TONE?There are four types of winding techniques used for strings. The type providing the brightest tone (all else being equal) is the roundwound string. It is made with round cover wire wrapped around the core. Burnished strings are considered roundwound.
Next brightest is the rollerwound string. The round cover wire is crushed to a semi-flat configuration as it is wound around the core. Our Pressurewounds are an example of a rollerwound string.
Next, and “mid-bright,” is the groundwound string. This string starts as a roundwound and then ground by a centerless grinder which removes almost half of the round cover wire, leaving a smooth-feeling surface. Our Brite Flats are a groundwound string.
Finally, the flatwound string produces the darkest, or mellowest, tone. This string is made by winding a flat, or “ribbon,” wire around the core. The string is then polished smooth.
Roundwound Rollerwound Groundwound Flatwound
Long Scale Plus 38” Winding Length Fits 34” - 36” Scale BassesUniversal Long Scale 37.25” Winding Length Fits 34” - 35” Scale BassesMedium Scale 35.5” Winding Length Fits 32” - 33” Scale BassesShort Scale 32.75” Winding Length Fits 30” - 31” Scale Basses
GHS Bass String Winding Lengths
At GHS Strings, we pride ourselves on our vast knowledge of string materials, technology and tone. Below are a couple of the most common questions we receive. If you have a question, make sure to "Ask the Experts" at ghsstrings.com/pages/ask-the-experts
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