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GHS Bass Boomers 70-140 Heavy

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String Set For Electric Bass

  • For B-E-A-D tuning
  • Medium
  • Gauges: .070 ", .090", .115 ", .140"
  • 34" Long scale
  • 37.25" winding
  • Nickel-plated steel
  • Roundwound
  • Hexagonal core
  • Made in USA

Note: Not suitable for standard E-A-D-G tuning.

Available since October 2017
Item number 419246
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
String gauge 070 - 140
Material Steel, Nickel plated
Scale Long Scale
Taperwound No
509 kr
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Great quality feel and sound!
willdefear 13.12.2017
The is the first time I have used GHS strings as they are uncommon in the U.K. and I was very pleasantly surprised.

Firstly GHS seem to be the only string company that offer a 'heavy' option for BEAD tuning. I changed from using Earnie Ball 135-50 5-string sets without the G string, and the difference is black and white! The GHS 140-70's feel much more balanced for BEAD tuning, unsurprisingly, but the tension of this heavy set is much more suitable for the low tuning.

The sound is what did it for me the most! So much more low and mid range, and not too much raspy, noisy top end compared with the earlier balls. They pack a punch and sound great played with a pick too!

On the downside, it did not only require adjustment of the truss rod to compensate for the tension change, as well as a full set up to get everything back in balance, but I also had to file the nut quite a lot (even from using 135-70 strings) and had to file my bridge somewhat to fit the strings in - I guess I'm using these strings from now on!! I'm happy with that commitment.

I fully recommend these strings for anyone wanting to play in BEAD tuning whilst keeping with a 4-string bass. If you are not willing to modify your nut and potentially bridge then stick with standard tuning!
The is the first time I have used GHS strings as they are uncommon in the U.K. and I was very pleasantly surprised.

Firstly GHS seem to be the only string company that offer a 'heavy' option for BEAD tuning. I changed from using Earnie Ball 135-50 5-string sets without the G string, and the difference is black and white! The GHS 140-70's feel much more
The is the first time I have used GHS strings as they are uncommon in the U.K. and I was very pleasantly surprised.

Firstly GHS seem to be the only string company that offer a 'heavy' option for BEAD tuning. I changed from using Earnie Ball 135-50 5-string sets without the G string, and the difference is black and white! The GHS 140-70's feel much more balanced for BEAD tuning, unsurprisingly, but the tension of this heavy set is much more suitable for the low tuning.

The sound is what did it for me the most! So much more low and mid range, and not too much raspy, noisy top end compared with the earlier balls. They pack a punch and sound great played with a pick too!

On the downside, it did not only require adjustment of the truss rod to compensate for the tension change, as well as a full set up to get everything back in balance, but I also had to file the nut quite a lot (even from using 135-70 strings) and had to file my bridge somewhat to fit the strings in - I guess I'm using these strings from now on!! I'm happy with that commitment.

I fully recommend these strings for anyone wanting to play in BEAD tuning whilst keeping with a 4-string bass. If you are not willing to modify your nut and potentially bridge then stick with standard tuning!
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Well they certainly Boom
Matt G 02.09.2023
I got these for a 4-string that I keep tuned ADGC. The string gauges in the pack are effectively the bottom 4 strings of a 5-string set, so I figured they were worth a try. I normally use Elixirs on my main bass, but that brand don't offer 4-string sets in my preferred gauge and I haven't found their strings for sale individually, so I'm experimenting. I've tested two sets of these on the same bass now in live and studio settings.

Well, they are certainly boomy, so the name isn't misleading! Quality of the strings feel decent for sure, but I just found they lack the clarity and longevity of other strings I have used unfortunately. Even compared to other nickel-plated steel strings there's no shine off them at all. If they have stainless steel versions I think I'd get excited. That said, my use might be atypical, and the strings might perform better tuned to BEAD - and as with all strings your mileage may vary based on your playing technique and bass or other gear.

I didn't want to rate too poorly - they are definitely not terrible strings, but my journey to find the best strings for my setup continues.
I got these for a 4-string that I keep tuned ADGC. The string gauges in the pack are effectively the bottom 4 strings of a 5-string set, so I figured they were worth a try. I normally use Elixirs on my main bass, but that brand don't offer 4-string sets in my preferred gauge and I haven't found their strings for sale individually, so I'm experimenting. I've tested two
I got these for a 4-string that I keep tuned ADGC. The string gauges in the pack are effectively the bottom 4 strings of a 5-string set, so I figured they were worth a try. I normally use Elixirs on my main bass, but that brand don't offer 4-string sets in my preferred gauge and I haven't found their strings for sale individually, so I'm experimenting. I've tested two sets of these on the same bass now in live and studio settings.

Well, they are certainly boomy, so the name isn't misleading! Quality of the strings feel decent for sure, but I just found they lack the clarity and longevity of other strings I have used unfortunately. Even compared to other nickel-plated steel strings there's no shine off them at all. If they have stainless steel versions I think I'd get excited. That said, my use might be atypical, and the strings might perform better tuned to BEAD - and as with all strings your mileage may vary based on your playing technique and bass or other gear.

I didn't want to rate too poorly - they are definitely not terrible strings, but my journey to find the best strings for my setup continues.
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Ordentliche und DICKE Saiten für ordentlich Gewitter mit HEAD gestimmten Viersaitern Decent and THICK strings for a proper thunderstorm with HEAD-tuned four-strings
no-name 06.08.2018
Seit einigen Jahren habe ich das Glück mit zwei hervorragenden Gitarristen zusammen spielen zu dürfen, die den ihnen zugänglichen Bereich an Tönen bestens bedienen. Ein ganz tiefes C oder D ist aber ein Feature, das nur vom Bass kommen kann. Deshalb bin ich dazu übergegangen meine Viersaiter HEAD zu stimmen.

Zunächst war ich vorsichtig mit eher dünnen Fünfsaiter-Sätzen, habe G-Saiten ohne Ende rumfahren gehabt, und schnell gemerkt, um so dicker die Saiten, um so mehr Druck und Tiefen. Also nach dickeren Sätzen gesucht, und irgendwann diesen entdeckt, der so ziemlich die dicksten Saiten mitbringt, die ich bisher gefunden hatte.
Wer HEAD Tunig will, ist ja höchstwahrscheinlich im Metal-Sektor unterwegs, und dann benötigt man Donner, Druck und Aggression, und dafür sind dickere Saiten meiner Erfahrung nach geeigneter. Dieser Satz bietet das von den mir bekannten am besten, ist bezahlbar, und mittlerweilen auf mehreren meiner Bässe und auch schon einige Male ausgetauscht \m/
Seit einigen Jahren habe ich das Glück mit zwei hervorragenden Gitarristen zusammen spielen zu dürfen, die den ihnen zugänglichen Bereich an Tönen bestens bedienen. Ein ganz tiefes C oder D ist aber ein Feature, das nur vom Bass kommen kann. Deshalb bin ich dazu übergegangen meine Viersaiter HEAD zu stimmen.

Zunächst war ich vorsichtig mit eher dünnen
Seit einigen Jahren habe ich das Glück mit zwei hervorragenden Gitarristen zusammen spielen zu dürfen, die den ihnen zugänglichen Bereich an Tönen bestens bedienen. Ein ganz tiefes C oder D ist aber ein Feature, das nur vom Bass kommen kann. Deshalb bin ich dazu übergegangen meine Viersaiter HEAD zu stimmen.

Zunächst war ich vorsichtig mit eher dünnen Fünfsaiter-Sätzen, habe G-Saiten ohne Ende rumfahren gehabt, und schnell gemerkt, um so dicker die Saiten, um so mehr Druck und Tiefen. Also nach dickeren Sätzen gesucht, und irgendwann diesen entdeckt, der so ziemlich die dicksten Saiten mitbringt, die ich bisher gefunden hatte.
Wer HEAD Tunig will, ist ja höchstwahrscheinlich im Metal-Sektor unterwegs, und dann benötigt man Donner, Druck und Aggression, und dafür sind dickere Saiten meiner Erfahrung nach geeigneter. Dieser Satz bietet das von den mir bekannten am besten, ist bezahlbar, und mittlerweilen auf mehreren meiner Bässe und auch schon einige Male ausgetauscht \m/
For several years now I have been fortunate to be able to play with two excellent guitarists who are able to use the range of tones available to them very well. But a very low C or D is a feature that can only come from the bass. That's why I started tuning my four-string HEAD. At first I was cautious with rather thin five-string sets, I used G strings endlessly, and quickly noticed that the thicker the strings, the more pressure and depth. So I looked for thicker sets and eventually discovered this one, which had pretty much the thickest strings I had found so far. Anyone who wants HEAD tuning is most likely in the metal sector, and then you need thunder, pressure and aggression, and in my experience, thicker strings are more suitable for that. This set offers the best of the ones I know of, is affordable, and is now on several of my basses and has also been replaced a few times \m/
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Ottime corde, ma richiedono modifiche allo strumento Excellent strings, but require modifications to the instrument
Guzz 12.11.2018
Montate su un basso Mayones Jabba (prima serie, scala 34.25'', pickups Seymour Duncan SBJ-3, passivo).
Provate esclusivamente con l'accordatura per cui sono pensate, ovvero B-E-A-D, ben bilanciate, suonano in modo eccezionale. La corda del Si dà molta soddisfazione, nonostante possa risultare troppo impastata dopo il 15-esimo taso.

Per chi passa da E-A-D-G standard a B-E-A-D.
Ponte: La corda più grave è più spessa vicino al tondino finale. In questo punto passa da un diametro di circa 3mm a uno di 3.5mm, il che è sufficiente per non far infilare la parte finale della corda nella maggior parte dei ponti. Nel mio caso ho dovuto trapanare/limare il foro del ponte per allargarlo quel filo che bastava.
Manico: Non ho riscontrato nessun problema al manico dovuto al cambio di corde, anche perché la tensione complessiva non sembra molto diversa da quella dell'accordatura standard E-A-D-G con le corde 50-115.
Action: Con un ponte "classico" la corda del Si non permette di avere un'action alta, a causa dell'angolo di contatto. Si riesce comunque a non farla friggere.
Intonazione: Nel mio caso ho dovuto spostare tutto il ponte di mezzo centimetro più distante dal manico per riuscire ad intonare il Si.

*Strings 2-D.70/3-A.85/4-E.105/5-B.140 37.25'' winding
Montate su un basso Mayones Jabba (prima serie, scala 34.25'', pickups Seymour Duncan SBJ-3, passivo).
Provate esclusivamente con l'accordatura per cui sono pensate, ovvero B-E-A-D, ben bilanciate, suonano in modo eccezionale. La corda del Si dà molta soddisfazione, nonostante possa risultare troppo impastata dopo il 15-esimo taso.

Per chi passa da
Montate su un basso Mayones Jabba (prima serie, scala 34.25'', pickups Seymour Duncan SBJ-3, passivo).
Provate esclusivamente con l'accordatura per cui sono pensate, ovvero B-E-A-D, ben bilanciate, suonano in modo eccezionale. La corda del Si dà molta soddisfazione, nonostante possa risultare troppo impastata dopo il 15-esimo taso.

Per chi passa da E-A-D-G standard a B-E-A-D.
Ponte: La corda più grave è più spessa vicino al tondino finale. In questo punto passa da un diametro di circa 3mm a uno di 3.5mm, il che è sufficiente per non far infilare la parte finale della corda nella maggior parte dei ponti. Nel mio caso ho dovuto trapanare/limare il foro del ponte per allargarlo quel filo che bastava.
Manico: Non ho riscontrato nessun problema al manico dovuto al cambio di corde, anche perché la tensione complessiva non sembra molto diversa da quella dell'accordatura standard E-A-D-G con le corde 50-115.
Action: Con un ponte "classico" la corda del Si non permette di avere un'action alta, a causa dell'angolo di contatto. Si riesce comunque a non farla friggere.
Intonazione: Nel mio caso ho dovuto spostare tutto il ponte di mezzo centimetro più distante dal manico per riuscire ad intonare il Si.

*Strings 2-D.70/3-A.85/4-E.105/5-B.140 37.25'' winding
Mounted on a Mayones Jabba bass (first series, 34.25'' scale, Seymour Duncan SBJ-3 pickups, passive). Tested exclusively with the tuning for which they are designed, that is BEAD, well balanced, they sound exceptional. The B string is very satisfying, although it may feel too tight after the 15th string. For those switching from standard EADG to BEAD. Bridge: The lowest string is thickest near the end bar. At this point it goes from a diameter of about 3mm to 3.5mm, which is enough to keep the end of the string from slipping into most bridges. In my case I had to drill/file the hole in the bridge to widen it just enough. Neck: I didn't experience any problems with the neck due to the change of strings, also because the overall tension doesn't seem much different from that of the standard EADG tuning with 50-115 strings. Action: With a "classic" bridge the B string does not allow for a high action, due to the contact angle. However, you manage not to let it fry. Intonation: In my case I had to move the entire bridge half a centimeter further from the neck to be able to intonate the B. *Strings 2-D.70/3-A.85/4-E.105/5-B.140 37.25''winding
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