Detail 01
Signature set
A fixed gauge combination sold as one package. You take it as-is rather than assembling singles yourself.
Product detailSKU #1273888005957
GHSGB-DGG David Gilmour Signature Red Set Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single set of GHS electric guitar strings sold under David Gilmour's name. For six-string electrics; a cheap way to try a fixed, pre-chosen gauge combination.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want one set picked for them, not mixed by gauge
- Keeping spares in the case at under eight dollars
- Six-string electrics with standard ball-end bridges or tailpieces
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Acoustic players — these are wound for magnetic pickups
- Anyone who needs a specific custom gauge for their tuning
- Seven-string, twelve-string, or bass players
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 guitar strings
Steel-core, magnetically responsive. A pickup reads them; bronze acoustic strings largely will not.
Detail 03
"Red"
The name that identifies this particular GHS set. Useful to remember so you reorder the same one.
Detail 04
Under $8 a set
Cheap enough to restring often. Fresh strings change tone more than brand choice does.
Detail 05
One set per pack
Six strings, one restring of one guitar. Buy several if you change strings on a schedule.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Strings only — no picks, winder, or cutters included
- 02Moving from a heavier gauge can shift neck relief and intonation
- 03Check the gauges against what your guitar is currently set up for
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit any electric guitar?
They fit standard six-string electrics with ball-end bridges, including string-through and most locking tremolo systems. Nylon-string and acoustic guitars need a different type entirely.
02Can I put these on an acoustic guitar?
You can physically, but they'll sound thin and quiet. Acoustic guitars need bronze-wound strings to drive the top. Use an acoustic set instead.
03How often should I change strings?
Depends on playing time and how much your hands sweat. Heavy players change weekly; casual players get a couple of months before tone dulls and tuning gets unstable.
04Do I need a setup after restringing?
Not if you stay at the same gauge — restring and tune. Switching gauges changes string tension, which can require truss rod and intonation adjustment.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
