Detail 01
Seven-string set
Includes the extra low B, so you are not buying a six-string set plus a loose single.
Product detailSKU #1273888005893
GHSElectric Boomers 7-String Set - Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel electric strings in a seven-string medium set. For players who tune low and want a low B that holds pitch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Seven-string players wanting a stiffer feel than a standard light set
- Drop tunings on the low B without the string going slack
- Rhythm playing where hard picking pulls notes sharp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitars, since you pay for a string you cannot use
- Players who bend a lot and want light tension
- Anyone needing flatwound or coated strings for reduced finger noise
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 light set. Stiffer under the fingers, more volume, less likely to go sharp when you dig in.
Detail 03
Roundwound construction
Ridged windings give bright attack and grip under the pick, along with the usual squeak on position shifts.
Detail 04
Low B string in the set
Sized for the extended scale, so the B has enough mass to stay defined instead of flopping and buzzing.
Detail 05
Around twelve dollars a set
Cheap enough to change strings often, which does more for tone than any single premium set does.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Moving from light to medium changes tension; the truss rod may need a tweak
- 02Medium gauge may not drop into slots cut for lighter strings
- 03One set only, no winder, cutters or spares
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a standard six-string guitar?
You could use six of the seven, but you would be paying for an unused low B. A six-string set is the cheaper choice.
02Are medium gauge strings harder to play?
They take more finger pressure to fret and bend than lights. In exchange you get more volume and a tighter low B that stays in tune under hard picking.
03Do I need a setup after switching to these?
If you are coming from a lighter gauge, expect more neck relief and some intonation drift. A truss rod adjustment and intonation check are usually worth it.
04Are these good for drop tunings?
Medium gauge holds tension better when you tune down, so the low B stays defined instead of going slack. How far you can drop depends on your scale length.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Medium
