Detail 01
9 1/2 gauge
The plain high E measures .0095, between a standard nine and ten set. Slightly more tension and grip than nines.
Product detailSKU #1273888005877
GHSBoomers GB9 1/2 Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A GHS Boomers electric guitar set in a 9.5 gauge. For players who find nines floppy and tens stiff.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who bend a lot but want more grip than a nine
- Splitting the difference on a guitar strung with tens
- Stocking a common gauge for regular restrings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Down-tuned playing that needs heavier gauges to stay tight
- Acoustic or classical guitars
- Anyone unwilling to redo intonation after a gauge change
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
Electric-specific set
Built for magnetic pickups. It will sound thin and quiet on an acoustic, which needs a bronze-wound set.
Detail 03
Boomers line
GHS's long-running standard electric set, so the feel and gauge spacing stay consistent every time you rebuy.
Detail 04
Under eight dollars
Low enough that changing strings when they go dull costs less than living with a dead set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from nines or tens, expect to reset intonation and possibly truss rod relief
- 02A floating tremolo needs spring tension rebalanced after any gauge change
- 03Strings only. No winder, cutters, or picks included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the 9 1/2 mean?
It is the gauge of the thinnest string, .0095 inches. The set sits between a standard 9 and a standard 10 in tension and feel.
02Will these work for drop tuning?
Not well. At 9.5 the low string goes slack when tuned down. Move to a heavier set or a hybrid set for lower tunings.
03Do I need a setup after switching to these?
If you were on a different gauge, yes. Check intonation and neck relief. Guitars with floating trems also need the spring tension rebalanced.
04Can I use them on a semi-hollow or hollowbody?
Yes. Any electric with magnetic pickups works. Some archtop players prefer heavier gauges for a fatter tone, but this set functions fine.
