GHS Strings GB-DGF David Gilmour Signature Series, Nickel-Plated Electric Guitar Strings (.010-.048)
David Gilmour’s connection with GHS Boomers series goes back to 1979, when he started using them on Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” project. He uses gauges 010-012-016-028-038-048 on his Fender Stratocaster and gauges 010 1/2-013-017-030-040-050 on his Gibson Les Paul . Decide for yourself which is right for you!
From 1964 to now, the GHS Boomers series has been the flagship set of GHS Strings. Used by musicians in every genre, the Boomers have shown to stand up to any playing style. Now known as “The Power String”, GHS Boomers continue to make their mark on music across the world. The roundwound guitar set is made with Nickel-Plated steel wrapped tightly around a round core wire. The combination provides the string with its bright characteristic and long-lasting tone.
Introducing our brand new NitroPack singles! Each single string is sealed in a nitrogen environment, eliminating all oxygen, in a tear-resistant package. Whether you use one string or the whole set, the NitroPack guarantees straight from the factory freshness!
ABOUT GHS STRINGS
GHS Strings are manufactured in a state-of-the-art, climate controlled facility using precision equipment and only the purest of materials. The air-tight Fresh Pack locks in factory freshness that endures the test of time and locks out corrosion. When you buy GHS strings you get quality, consistency, lasting intonation and superbly harmonious sound!
GHS Strings – The String Specialists since 1964.
GB-DGF Set (Blue): 010-012-016-DY28-DY38-DY48
Product Features
- Model: GB-DGF
- Featuring NitroPack singles, guaranteed fresh from the factory!
- Custom Gauges featuring Nickel-Plated Electric Guitar Boomers, Used Since “The Wall”
- Offers a brilliant tone and powerful attack, THE POWER STRING.
- Signature Gauges (Blue): 010-012-016-028-038-048
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They actually sound a little like the David Gilmour guitar tone! I give them an excellent rating. They do last a long time, and they do not seem to alter in tone and get that “muddy” sound when they’re aging. In fact, I’d say they actually do manage to approach David Gilmour’s tone at times! I could barely believe that, of course, but after playing hard for a few hours, I actually said to myself the phrase: “Wow, that sounded like David Gilmour somewhat.” So, the fact that that occurred without me actually thinking about Pink Floyd or Gilmour and just…
Bought for the name, stuck with for a year, to continue my search for a better string I tried NYXLs and Ernie slinkys and elixirs, in the end i realized i wont be happy with anything but these DG blues. I have been using for three years and will only switch if they are discontinued. I didnt pay attention to the custom gauge of the strings, i only found out about that recently years later. They feel solid, have more balance between the strings anywhere along the fret board. They dont seem to…
I’m a very big fan of David Gilmour but never was a fan of GHS’s. So I thought I’m wanting to step up one gauge to 10’s so why not try these. It took a little longer for them to get stable but My Strat and My Les Paul sound and feel Great. Now , ( and I didn’t see this at first ) on David’s Les Paul , He use’s 10.5’s and I have a Bigsby on Mine like His. I may try those next time on My Les Paul. I’m not sure how they will work on a Epiphone Les Paul ’cause I have a Gibson and there is a BIG…