GHS Coated Boomers CB-GBTNT Thin and Thick .010-.052 Electric guitar string set

General

GHS Coated Boomers CB-GBTNT is a 6-piece electric guitar string set, designed for guitarists who want the familiar Boomers sound, but with extra protection. This set combines nickel-plated steel with a roundwound winding for a crisp attack, definition and a pleasant balance between brightness and warmth. Thanks to the round core construction, the strings often feel slightly more supple and respond immediately to your touch. The set is made in the USA and is suitable for standard 6-string electric guitars.

Coating for a longer lifespan

The main advantage of these Coated Boomers is the coating: it helps protect against dirt, sweat and oxidation, keeping your strings sounding fresh for longer. Especially if you play a lot (or your strings tend to go ‘dead’ quickly), this is a practical upgrade over uncoated sets. You retain that sparkle and definition for longer, whilst the playing feel remains consistent from rehearsal to gig. Ideal, therefore, for players who want to change strings less often, without compromising on a punchy, modern sound that works well for rock, pop and everything in between.

Thick Thin: tight low end, smooth high end

CB-GBTNT is a ‘thick thin’ set: light at the top end (for comfortable bending and vibrato) and slightly thicker at the bottom end for extra stability and tighter low-end tones. With .010–.052, you get a great combination of playability on the high strings and more body on the low strings—handy for tight riffs, heavy strumming and a solid feel in the lower registers. The specified gauges (.010, .013, .017, .030, .044, .052) make this set appealing to guitarists who want just a little more grip and definition in the low end, without it feeling stiff up top.