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Product Description
GHS Bass Boomers
GHS Bass Boomers are one of the most popular bass strings in the world. Utilizing a nickel-plated steel wrap wire (with a special combination of stainless steel and nickel-plate on the low E and B strings) over a hex core, Bass Boomers have a distinctive low-mid punch that sits well in any musical genre. This IS your power string.
GHS Bass Boomers are available in a wide range of sets and gauges.
GHS Strings are manufactured from the purest materials, free from environment damaging chemical processes. GHS manufacturing facility is 100% humidity controlled with state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled technicians to ensure factory freshness in every package produced.
World Wide!
Whether touring the world, the nation, the local club scene or even just practicing in the bedroom, GHS Strings has been helping bass players hold down the low end and find their unique sound for decades. With bass experts in the office and constant communication with endorsing artists, GHS is committed to making sure you sound your best, no matter your audience.
About GHS
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 one of the most famous guitar brands. 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.
GHS Bass Boomer - Wide offering of different gauges and sets
Flea Signature Set
The Red Hot Chili Peppers count on Flea to provide that hard driving bottom end and these strings are a crucial part of that signature sound. Using the Bass Boomers formula found in our entire line (nickel-plated steel with a special combination of stainless steel and nickel-plate on the low E string), Flea is able to provide the bottom end to the RHCP sound that has inspired many for decades.
BEAD Tuning
Tuning a 4 String Bass BEAD (or, the lower 4 strings of a 5 string bass) is not a new development. However, players had to either purchase strings separately or a 5 string set and throw away the G string to be able to do this.
With the BEAD Tuned Bass Boomers sets from GHS Strings, players can now buy the exact sets they want without the previous hassle.
5, 6 & 8 -String sets
Got a 5, 6 or 8-string bass? Boomers have you covered! GHS Bass Boomers are one of the most popular bass strings in the world. Utilizing a nickel-plated steel wrap wire (with a special combination of stainless steel and nickel-plate on the low E and B strings) over a hex core.
Short, Medium & Long Scale Sets
Many sets are available in short, medium and long scale. Bass Boomers have a distinctive low-mid punch that sits well in any musical genre. This IS your power string.
Stevan Hayward
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
I've been using GHS bass strings since 1989, I have always been pleased with the quality and the low price. I use the extra light gauge strings because they suit my playing style, and they sound more like a bass should sound when compared to piccolo bass strings. In all of the years I've been using GHS bass strings, I can only remember breaking one string... And that's saying something, because I play fairly aggressively with a 1.25mm pick.
tj777
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
I’ve always been hesitant to go round wound with a neck w/o frets but these work well and sound great. Decent price also.
Bill
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
My favorite strings for my bass with good quality sound!
Sebastien Herbet
Reviewed in France on February 29, 2024
Je suis content tout c est bien passé l envoie súper rapide et pour la commande súper bien bonne qualité
Matt C.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
Great sound, deep bass, and punchy
CarGuy
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
Classic GHS round wound sound, just like Flea. Love the tone and balance of these strings! These are my go-to rounds.
QuikDraw
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024
I've tried some of the most recommended string brands out there.I always come back to GHS Boomers.To my way of playing, all other strings just sound weak.And these strings last forever!
Jerry McKee
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
I have these on a Schecter P-5 that I use a lot. These are good strings, and I am buying another set for my Jazz, but they’re not mind blowing. I find these very durable, stay in tune well, and the red silks look kinda snazzy. One thing I do like is that they seem to have a little less tension than some strings, and for round wounds they’re pretty easy on your fingertips. This works well for me when I’m playing a 4 hour gig. As for the sound? Well, they’re…..strings I guess? Nothing remarkable, very “vanilla” sounding. Decent low B as far as sound, but nothing that will make your sound “stand out”. For me, this works out perfectly for what I do. Match up to a good bass with a decent preamp and you can get sounds you probably like, anyway. I do like how comfortable these are, and I’m not hesitating buying another set. If your strings define your sound or you want something with a lot of character, these wouldn’t be my choice. But a good workhorse string, for sure.
Philippe
Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2020
My go-to strings! Feels very comfortable and sounds really good, bright but not too much! Just the right balance!
M. Frederic
Reviewed in France on March 13, 2020
J'ai une basse thunderbird qui a, et c'est ce que l'on attend d'elle, un gros son bien rond !Mais j'aime que les médiums soient bien présents limite claquants.... et après avoir essayé plusieurs types et marques... j'ai testé les fléa et ultra conquis !!non seulement elle ont une attaque de folie mais en plus, évidemment avec un entretien normal après chaque utilisation, elle dure dans le temps bien plus que les précédentes.Je l'ai ai testé depuis sur ma vieille précision et bluffé.L'équilibre entre le claquant, le brillant et la rondeur sont parfaits, ce qui rend vraiment efficace l'utilisation du potentiomètre de ma PB.je recommande +++
Peter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2018
Really pleased with the strings. The sound was a bit samey at the start but they've softened nicely and are mellow on the highs and big at the lows, even for roundwounds. I'll definitely be buying them again, although before these I'll try the medium gauge set, these light gauge are easier on the fingers at lower tension but this has meant I've had to set the action a little higher than before.
Heather Addiss
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017
I was not sure about strings this light, but decided to try a set and I am very happy I did. They are so easy to play, fast passages and bends are a breeze. As for the tone I was expecting them to sound thin and weak, but that was not the case at all. There is plenty of low end punch with the same high end zing that I always loved from Boomers. They sound just as good as heavier strings, I honestly could hardly believe it. I stopped playing bass and starting playing guitar for about 6-7 years; recently have picked up the bass again. After being used to guitar strings I found it hard to play the 45-105 or 45-100 strings I used before. This set is a pleasure to play. It is so easy on the fretting hand, and I have developed a much lighter touch with my plucking hand and this has helped me a great deal. I feel like my playing has improved noticeably. I love these strings, I wish I would have tried this gauge years ago.UPDATE:I loved the way the strings sounded and felt on my Jazz bass with passive SD Quarter Pound pickups. The only downside is the strings went dead quicker than most. They only lasted about 2 months, which is not that long compared to most strings. I also bought a set for my new bass, a Ibanez SR with active electronics, and I did not like them on that bass. They were lacking in midrange punch and I couldn't get the action adjusted the way I like it. I took them off the SR after a couple of days and got a set of 95-40 Boomers. The 95's are still pretty light but still sound like a bass should. I don't think I will ever go back to the 105 strings I used to play.
vicx
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2017
When i got the first packet i got as far as putting the last string on my bass, then i realized that there was no g string included! Very annoyed i contacted amazon and they sent a new packet within two days. Turns out it was a mistake and i got a refund, the strings sound amazing. They are best for slap bass lines but they sound great all around. I would definitely recommend these despite the mishap.
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