Detail 01
Wound 3rd string
The G is wrapped rather than plain steel. Smoother, more even with the D and A, but much harder to bend.
Product detailSKU #1273888006016
GHSDYL Boomers Light- Wound 3rd Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge Boomers with a wound third string. For electric players who want a light set but prefer a wound G to a plain one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and blues players who want a wound G for smoother chord voicings
- Rhythm work where the plain G sounds too thin against wound strings
- Players restringing a hollowbody or archtop electric
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who bend the G string often — wound thirds resist bending
- Anyone wanting a standard modern light set with plain G
- Heavy drop tunings, where light gauge goes slack
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
Light gauge
Lower tension overall. Easier fretting and vibrato, less output and low-end than a medium set.
Detail 03
Boomers construction
Roundwound nickel-plated steel. Bright attack with defined highs, and audible finger squeak when sliding.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic steel core designed to drive electric pickups. They will sound thin and quiet on an acoustic.
Detail 05
Price around $11
Standard set pricing. Wound-third sets are a specialty item but not priced as one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Switching from a plain to a wound G may need a nut slot widened
- 02No winder or cutters included
- 03A gauge change can shift intonation and relief — check both after stringing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 'wound 3rd' mean?
The G string has a wire wrap around its core instead of being plain steel. It sounds more even with the lower strings but resists bending.
02Will a wound G fit my nut without modification?
Not always. A wound third is thicker than the plain G most modern guitars are slotted for. The slot may need widening.
03Are these good for bending?
Not on the G. Wound thirds take more force to bend and go out of tune faster under it. The unwound strings bend normally.
04Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
No. These are nickel-plated steel for electric pickups. On an acoustic they will sound thin and lack projection.
