Fadedepi Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I recently purchased, and installed (on my G-400) a set of GHS Signature Series Strings. They are the Carlos Santana BCL (Big Core Light) series. Gauging as follows: 010.5, 013.5, 018, 028, 038, 048. I consider them excellent, in sound, sustain, and low end response, without having to go to 011's. Not saying these are better or worse than others, I'm merely posting this because someone here, maybe interested in feedback from a user. I ordered them direct from GHS. (no stock local) I believe they were around $8.00 for the set. I wanted to try them bad enough to pay for shipping. Glad I did. Faded: d/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyelcrrt1281733995 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks. I always like hearing about other's experiences with strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've got a set of 9-42 Santana I'm getting ready to put on one of my LPs real soon. I'm anxious to hear them. I've used GHS strings for 30 years and swear by 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloyDZeD Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I've used GHS strings before. They were pretty good, but I still prefer Ernie Ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickblues1 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ernie Ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Norm Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks for the review, but I'm playing with 10-46 Ernie Ball since...I don't remember... a long time ago :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 D'Addario XL .010-.046 is my choice for years now. If i can't get them i go for GHS Boomers. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Thanks for the review' date=' but I'm playing with 10-46 Ernie Ball since...I don't remember... a long time ago :-)[/quote'] LOL, same here....been using EBs since them days when the packaging didn't look like a "flashback" or "retro" ...... heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setisan Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 boomer 10s on all Gibson/Epi axes here.. yep, i think they're great feeling and sounding.. i'd try the 10-1/2s on an archtop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadedepi Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 In the new issue (May 2008) of Guitar Player magazine, there's a review of the GHS C. Santana strings. It can be found in the "Gear" (Accessary File) section, on page 164. Just FYI, Faded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've just ordered three pairs of strings, to try some new things. For electric, I ordered Ernie Ball Lime, and GHS Rock-it. I always have bought really light strings, 8 and 9, but I bought some 10s and have gotten along with them better. I also ordered some Martin acoustic strings. I've always used D'Addario strings for my electrics, but I figure I should try something new. I really like the ProSteels I have on my Casino right now, but for my Strat I'm looking for something new. The Bullets it came with are really bendy. For my acoustic, I've been using Fender strings. Originally because it was convenient (I needed strings and Best Buy was the quickest place to get them), but I really like them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I did use Ernie Ball 9-42's for several years back when I was playing full-time. They would last about 3 or 4 nights before they were dead & had to be changed. The tuning needed to be checked about every 3 songs (I'm a prolific string bender). Once, when I ran out of strings, I went to buy some EBs but the music store was out of them so I bought a couple sets of GHS Boomers. I noticed right away that they seemed to stay in tune longer than the EBs and I could get an entire week's worth of gigs (6 nights) out of them before they needed changed. That convinced me & I've been using them ever since (the late '70s). I use either 'Burnished Nickel' or 'Nickel Rockers' on my guitars that have 'warm' pickups like my elitist Dots and DC Pro. I use either 'Progressives' or 'Super Steels' on my geets with ceramic or active alnico humbuckers & Boomers for everything in-between. Always 9-42. I've been very satisfied with them. I'm anxious to hear how the Santana's sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I use boomers, .10s, on my epis and fenders. Everything except acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I used Ernie Ball for a while in the 70's and changed to D'addario XL10 later. I've used DR Pure Blues, and GHS Boomers also, but I keep coming back to the D'addarios 10-46. I'll have to try a set of Ernie's again. I have also used some no name strings and really was pretty happy with them. The music store guys all say that there are only a few manufacturers that produce strings for other names. Whether that is true or not, I don't know, but string technology has gotten better over the years. The best sounding strings I ever used were Dean Markley cryogenic blue steel, but I got worried that the stainless steel would cause premature fret wear, so I switched back. I love a bright attack on strings. The SS gave me that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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