Coated Roundwound Stainless Steel

GHS uses the finest of raw materials and then uses a finely-regulated coating process called MST (Metal Surface Treatment). This unique technology coats the outer wires which are then wrapped around a high quality core wire maximizing tone and endurance.

String Design

The GHS string specialists bring a craftsman-like approach to every aspect of string design. Everything from materials selection to the intricate factors such as core-to-cover ratio, winding direction, wire tension and alteration of the wire, GHS designs state-of-the art strings to enhance the sound quality of every playing style and instrument. And with continuing research, GHS develops string innovations that anticipate trends and instrument modifications all over the world.

 

String Manufacturing

At GHS,  state-of-the-art equipment is absolutely necessary! All the strings at GHS are made on machinery that is designed and built in-house. The design engineers at GHS utilize the latest technology to develop computer controlled string making machines that monitor every intricate parameter such as the number and type of twists on the ball end, winding speed and direction, core and cover wire tension, and cover wire angle and wind length. Modern quality control ensures that every product meets GHS's rigid specifications.

Innovation at It's Best

Since 1964, the founders of GHS have brought a wealth of string making experience to a small family-owned business. Today, GHS is a leader as a top brand in the global market, thanks to their dedicated staff trained and experienced in string technology. The innovation trend continues with such developments as the ìBrightness Barî (found on select string packages and designed to show what strings will produce which tones), the close collaboration with key artists (who often actually provide direct input during the string design process for Signature strings), and their ongoing efforts to create new and exciting product.

By combining their years of experience and their reputation for quality, GHS will continue to provide the best strings for players worldwide for years to come. When looking for performance from your strings, look to GHS Strings, the Strings Specialists!

 

A Name You Can Trust

GHS produces a full line of strings for all fretted instruments: electric, acoustic and classical guitar; electric bass; banjo; mandolin; pedal and steel guitar and more. GHS has one objective in mind when manufacturing every product -  to provide players with products that continually exceed their expectations. 

 

Factory Fresh

GHS understands that you want your guitar strings to be as fresh as the day they were made. All GHS facilities are strictly regulated to ensure proper temperature and humidity. Sensitive materials are are wrapped in protective bags for storage. Coiled strings are placed in string packets that have proven to offer maximum protection from humidity. Swift order shipment ensures that GHS strings arrive "Factory-Fresh."

 

Which Bass Strings will fit my Bass?

Bass string lengths tend to vary because of the nature of their heavy diameters. Strings cannot just be cut to length without causing harm. They CAN be cut carefully on the "silk" for minor shortening. Heavier gauge strings are especially critical because they may break at the tuning post if the winding is wrapped too far around the post. GHS makes 5 different lengths to fit most basses. "Winding length" is the distance from the ball end to the "silk", where the "scale" of the bass is the distance from the saddle to the nut.

 

GHS Bass String Winding Lengths:

 

Extra Long Scale Fits 35", 36" Scale

Long Scale Plus Fits 34", 35", +36" Scale

Standard Long Scale Fits 34" Scale

Medium Scale Fits 32"-33" Scale

Short Scale Fits 30"-31" Scale

 

Long Scale Plus (Fits 34", 35", 36" Scales)
Item Number/Gauge	1st-G	2nd-D	3rd-A	4th-E	5th-B
ISBL5000 4-String Light	ISB40	ISB58	ISB80	ISB102
ISBML5000 4-String Medium Light	ISB44	ISB63	ISB80	ISB102
ISBM5000 4-String Medium	ISB44	ISB63	ISB84	ISB106
5-String Set
5MLISB 5-String Medium Light	ISB44	ISB63	ISB80	ISB102	ISB126