GHS 11-70 Down Tune Nickel Plated Steel Wrap Electric Guitar String Boomers

The GHS Boomers GBZWLO (11-70) is a specialty electric guitar string set designed for extremely low tunings. It is also famously known as the Zakk Wylde Signature set, given his preference for heavy gauges to achieve his signature "machine gun" riffing sound

🎸 Why Choose These Strings?

These are not standard light-gauge strings. Here is what makes them unique:

• Extreme Low-Tuning Stability: The primary reason for this set is the .070 (70 gauge) low E string. Standard sets usually top out at .046 or .052. The heavy gauge/core wire combination prevents the string from feeling "floppy" or losing tone definition when you tune down to C, B, or even A .

• The "Zakk Wylde" Sound: This set is heavily associated with the Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society guitarist. If you are looking for that aggressive, tight "pinch harmonic" heavy metal rhythm chunk, this gauge is built for it .

• Bright, Punchy Tone: Like all Boomers, these utilize a nickel-plated steel wrap. This is famous for producing a bright, biting tone with a powerful attack that cuts through a heavy mix .

⚠️ Important Considerations

Because of the extreme thickness, these strings require specific conditions:

1. Setup Required: You cannot simply put a .070 string on a standard guitar. The nut slot for the low E string must be filed to fit the larger gauge, and the guitar will likely need a truss rod adjustment to handle the increased tension.

2. Physical Difficulty: A .011 high E is heavy, and a .070 low E is massive. Bending strings requires significant finger strength. This is not recommended for beginners or those with joint issues.

3. Tuning Range: While they are called "Down Tune," you technically can tune them to standard E, but the tension will be extremely high and likely damaging to the neck over time. These are strictly for Drop D, Drop C#, Drop C, or Drop B .