Detail 01
9-40 gauge
Light for a six-string; across 12 it drops total neck pull noticeably, which matters on an older 12-string.
Product detailSKU #1315669874230
GHSBoomer 12 String Extra Light Electric Guitar Set (9-40)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra light nickel-plated steel strings for a 12-string electric. For players who want low tension across 12 strings and easy bending.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 12-string electrics where full sets feel stiff under the fingers
- Chordal jangle and open-position ringing parts
- Players who bend and add vibrato on a 12-string neck
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string electrics — the set is built in octave pairs
- Drop or low tunings, where 9-40 goes slack and rattles
- Heavy pick attack players who want more resistance
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
12-string set
Includes the octave and unison mates. You cannot build this from two six-string sets without gauge gaps.
Detail 03
Boomer nickel-plated steel
Standard magnetic pickup response with a bit of bite. Brighter than pure nickel, less abrasive than stainless.
Detail 04
Roundwound construction
Ridged wraps give the ringing top end 12-strings are bought for, at the cost of finger noise on slides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lighter tension usually means lower action; expect a truss rod and intonation check
- 02No string winder or cutters included
- 03Stringing 12 takes time — the octave strings go on the correct side of each pair
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit any 12-string electric?
They fit standard-scale 12-string electrics in standard tuning. Check your bridge and nut slot widths if the guitar has been set up for a heavier set.
02Can I use these on an acoustic 12-string?
No. These are nickel-plated steel for magnetic pickups. An acoustic 12-string needs bronze or phosphor bronze.
03Are these too light?
At 9-40 they trade some volume and low-end thickness for easier fretting and bending across 12 strings. Move up a gauge if you strum hard.
04Do these work in drop tunings?
Not well. At this gauge, tuning down leaves the wound strings loose and prone to fret buzz.
