Detail 01
7-string set
Includes a seventh string sized for the extended low course. A 6-string set will leave you one short.
Product detailSKU #1273888006017
GHSGB7L Boomers 7-String Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roundwound nickel-plated steel strings for 7-string electric guitar. A cheap restring for anyone already playing an extended-range instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a 7-string that came with worn factory strings
- Players who break strings often and buy sets in bulk
- Anyone wanting a bright, aggressive attack from roundwounds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 6-string guitars — the extra low string has nowhere to go
- Players who dislike finger squeak on wound strings
- Bass guitar, acoustic, or classical instruments
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
Roundwound construction
Wire wrap has visible ridges. Brighter and more cutting than flatwound, with more finger noise and more fret wear.
Detail 03
Nickel-plated steel
Standard electric string material. Works with any magnetic pickup and reads well under distortion.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Steel core is magnetic, so pickups sense them. Won't produce useful volume on an acoustic-only instrument.
Detail 05
Under $13
Cheap enough to change strings often rather than stretching one set past its useful life.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your guitar's scale length — extended-scale 7-strings may need a longer set
- 02Strings only. No picks, winder, or cutters included
- 03Changing gauge from your current set may require truss rod and intonation adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my 7-string?
They're built as a 7-string set, so string count matches. Confirm the gauges suit your tuning and that your scale length isn't longer than standard.
02Can I use these on a 6-string guitar?
You'd have a leftover string and gauges intended for a 7-string layout. Buy a 6-string set instead.
03Are these coated?
These are standard uncoated Boomers. Expect a shorter bright period than a coated string, at a much lower price.
04How often should I change them?
Depends on playing time and hand chemistry. When they go dull, won't hold tuning, or feel gritty under your fingers, replace them.
