GHS Boomers GB8.5 Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings 8.5-40

I bought these GHS Guitar Boomers in . 0085 to . 040 to replace a set of . 009 to . 042 strings that I normally use on my Jazzmaster, tuned to E-standard. These allowed me to very slightly reduce the string tension, making chords and bends effortless. All of this without any sacrifice of guitar tone. These might be my new go to guitar strings.

Got these cause I read great light strings with a bit of chunk still. I’m strictly a rhythm guitarist and sounded right up my alley since 8’s are way too lite, and 9’s are perfect but was looking for something a little softer than a 9, (incase I do pick a little lead here and there). They do feel nice, great bend especially in larger gauges. My only complaint may not even be the strings fault but now my 6th string buzzes at the F,F# frets where as it has never done that before with 9’s or 10’s. I did do a slight neck adjustment but it was at the end of the adjustment. And I raised the action on the bridge just a tad. It is better but still buzzes. I’ll keep em’ till they wear out then probably go back to 9’s. But I do like the versatility of these 8. 5’s. May great for you lead guitarist that like a deeper bottom end.

Feels really nice on my 74 strat…. Gives me the slinky ness I need to bend strings, it’s right in the middle between 8s and 9’s…