Detail 01
Wound 3rd string
The G is wrapped rather than plain. Warmer and more even against the D, but much stiffer to bend and easy to snap.
Product detailSKU #1273888005890
GHSDYM Boomers Medium - Wound 3rd Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium-gauge electric guitar set with a wound third string instead of the usual plain G. For players chasing an older, thicker midrange.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, blues and rockabilly players who want a fatter G string
- Archtops and hollowbodies set up for heavier strings
- Anyone replacing a factory wound-3rd set like-for-like
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who bend the G string a whole step regularly
- Light-gauge setups without a nut and truss rod adjustment
- Beginners — wound thirds are stiffer and harder on the fingers
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 gauge
Higher tension than a standard light set. Stronger tone and better tuning stability, more effort per note.
Detail 03
Roundwound Boomers
Bright, aggressive attack with audible finger squeak. Cuts through a band mix rather than sitting politely under it.
Detail 04
Nickel-plated steel wrap
Sharper and more forward than pure nickel, with a strong output. Slightly more abrasive on frets than pure nickel sets.
Detail 05
Nut slot fit
A wound G is thicker than a plain G. It can bind or sit high in a nut slot cut for plain strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A wound G may need the nut slot widened; a slot cut for plain G will pinch
- 02Moving to medium gauge usually means a truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 03One set only — no picks, no winder, no spare strings included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why a wound third string?
It gives the G a warmer, thicker voice that matches the D and A instead of jumping forward. Common on jazz and vintage-style setups. The trade-off is much harder bending.
02Can I bend a wound G?
You can, but it takes real effort and the string wears and breaks faster than a plain G. If whole-step G bends are part of your playing, choose a plain-third set.
03Do these fit any electric guitar?
They fit standard electric guitars, but the thicker G may bind in a nut slot cut for a plain third. Check the fit before assuming it will drop straight in.
04Are medium gauge strings harder to play?
Yes. More tension means more finger pressure to fret and more effort to bend. In exchange you get more volume, a fuller low end and steadier tuning.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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- Wound 3rd Electric Guitar Strings
