Detail 01
Long scale
Cut for a 34-inch scale bass. On a short scale the silk or taper can land on the tuning post.
Product detailSKU #1273888005926
GHSBoomers Long Scale Plus Medium Light Bass Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Long scale bass strings in medium light gauge. A middle-ground set for four-string basses with a 34-inch scale.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard 34-inch scale basses needing a balanced-tension set
- Fingerstyle players who want give without floppiness
- Players stepping down from mediums for easier fretting
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short scale basses — the winding length will not fit
- Players tuning low who need heavy gauge tension
- Anyone wanting the muted thump of flatwounds
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
Medium light gauge
Between light and medium. Easier under the fingers than mediums, but keeps enough tension for a firm attack.
Detail 03
Boomers roundwound construction
Bright, aggressive attack with pronounced string texture. Cuts through a mix; also means more finger noise.
Detail 04
Plus length
Extra winding length past standard long scale, so it covers basses with a longer string path through the body.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Four strings per set. No five-string B, no tools included
- 02Measure from bridge saddle to nut before ordering — long scale is 34 inches
- 03Expect a pickup height and intonation check after a gauge change
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my short scale bass?
No. Long scale strings are cut for 34-inch instruments. On a 30 or 32-inch bass the tapered end can land on the tuning post.
02Is this a four-string or five-string set?
Four strings. E, A, D and G. There is no low B in this set.
03What does Plus mean in the name?
Extra winding length beyond standard long scale, so the strings still fit basses where the string passes through the body and travels farther.
04How do medium lights compare to standard mediums?
Lower tension. Fretting and bending take less effort, and the attack is slightly softer, though you keep most of the low-end weight.
