Using GHS Boomers for the 1st Time

PaulMacCnj · #1 07-19-2010, 06:11 PM

I just bought a set of GHS Boomers strings (5M-DYB) and put them on a Spector Euro5LX. What great sound and feel. Nice string to string balance, good tension, deep bass, clear mids and a slightly muted top end. I'm impressed. Even my 11 year old son said, "Wow! Listen to that growl!" and that was before the bass was plugged into an amp.

I'm glad I gave these a try.

Ronbeast · #2 07-19-2010, 06:22 PM

I love GHS boomers,I use them on my Cort GB44 and everything you describe,I use the medium-light gauge sets and I find that the tone is very clear even at low volumes with the bass boosted and the overall feel of the strings is perfect for me.

-Ron

remy26 · #3 07-19-2010, 06:52 PM

I agree! I recently started using a 4 string 45-100 set on my P and I'm impressed. They rank right up there with Sunbeams as my 2 favorites at the moment. The tone and feel are perfect for me. I was surprised as I had tried a 40-95 set earlier and hated them!

dougjwray · #4 07-19-2010, 07:11 PM

They've been my favorite roundwound strings for years and years. Every once in a while I try something different -- various DRs, D'Addarios, Ernie Balls, Fenders, Dunlops -- and always come running back quickly to Boomers (I like the 45-105 set).

levis76 · #5 07-19-2010, 07:20 PM

GHS Boomers are where it's at. Great tone, strong fundamental with pleasant harmonic overtones. Long lasting, especially if you keep 'em clean with some GHS FretFast. Excellent build quality because they are made in Michigan, I don't recall ever having a short wrap or a dead string. They finally come in a sealed package too, so now they should really last a long time.

I went over to DR's for a little while, but I'm back with the M3045 set (45-105 MED) on my 'wick. It snarls like a vicious junkyard dog.

darkstorm · #6 07-19-2010, 07:30 PM

Theyre my other fave string next to rotosound.

brentonkim · #7 07-19-2010, 07:34 PM

I will have to give these a try, especially since they're on the cheaper side!
I'm using Hi-Beams right now, and they're great, lots of clarity, but, just so expensive. :x

krafty · #8 07-19-2010, 07:37 PM

I just put a set of their new coated Boomers on my LTD. They feel very nice, but I haven't had the chance to hear them on anything besides a crappy Peavey practice amp thus far.

(edit) The coated Boomers are hella expensive, however... about the same price as the DRs.

Anyparktos · #9 07-20-2010, 05:57 AM

I'm new to bass playing,until about 4-5 months i was a guitar player and i bought the cort action V this year,in april.I'm a quick learner though and i dabbled into slap from the start.Stupidly,i didn't bother asking what strings it wore at the time,knowing only that they were a light set,probably .040-.120.So,after some search,people recommended the bass boomers for a "good slap tone" and because the low B was too loose i put on the slightly heavier set .045-.126 around 2 weeks ago.The sound was completely awesome with clarity and brightness at first and the tension was just what i needed for the low B to not hang loose.I was very happy with the strings,but after i played a gig 3 days ago the strings have been dull and have kind of an empty sound(is that what you call "dead" strings or dead=cut?).

Am i doing something wrong or did you also observe short lifetime of the boomers?

PS:This is my first post and i'm also not a native speaker of english so excuse any mistakes you may find.

PaulMacCnj · #10 07-20-2010, 09:05 AM

Anyparktos -

You may not like the sound of the Boomers. Mine aren't settled in yet and I can tell already that these strings do not have a strong treble sound, which is exactly what I'm looking for. Another string for you to consider is the DR Nickel Lo-Riders. They have the higher tension of the Boomers with a lot more treble. Plus, that treble remains strong even after the strings have settled in.