{"product_id":"ghs-11-70-down-tune-nickel-plated-steel-wrap-electric-guitar-string-boomers","title":"GHS 11-70 Down Tune Nickel Plated Steel Wrap Electric Guitar String Boomers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"360\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XoEKdH7qR74?si=KMt77Z_d0nbFuETF\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGHS Boomers GBZWLO (11-70)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialty electric guitar string set designed for extremely low tunings. It is also famously known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZakk Wylde Signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set, given his preference for heavy gauges to achieve his signature \"machine gun\" riffing sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 Why Choose These Strings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are not standard light-gauge strings. Here is what makes them unique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtreme Low-Tuning Stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The primary reason for this set is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.070 (70 gauge) low E string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC, B, or even A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1266932-REG\/ghs_gbzwlow_boomers_heavyweight_low.html\/qa\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ghsstrings.com\/products\/11334-boomers-low-tuned\/options\/12014-heavyweight-low-tune\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/79592302-6-sets-ghs-boomers-gbzwlo-zakk-wylde-signature-electric-guitar-strings-11-70\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Zakk Wylde\" Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australismusic.com.au\/products\/guitars\/guitar-strings\/electric-guitar-strings\/ghs-gbzzwlo-11-70-boomers\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/79592302-6-sets-ghs-boomers-gbzwlo-zakk-wylde-signature-electric-guitar-strings-11-70\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, Punchy Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stringsbymail.com\/ghs-boomers-gbzwlo-electric-guitar-strings-11-70-5564.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ghsstrings.com\/products\/11334-boomers-low-tuned\/options\/12014-heavyweight-low-tune\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Important Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the extreme thickness, these strings require specific conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Difficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: While they are called \"Down Tune,\" you technically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tune them to standard E, but the tension will be extremely high and likely damaging to the neck over time. These are strictly for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop D, Drop C#, Drop C, or Drop B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stringsbymail.com\/ghs-boomers-gbzwlo-electric-guitar-strings-11-70-5564.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GHS Guitar Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66580303020336,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/7195\/8832\/files\/ghs-electric-guitar-strings-11-70-gbzwo-round-wound.png?v=1776870132","url":"https:\/\/davisguitar.com\/products\/ghs-11-70-down-tune-nickel-plated-steel-wrap-electric-guitar-string-boomers","provider":"Davis Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}