David Gilmour

An interview with Phil Taylor, guitar tech working with David Gilmour for more than 20 years. Last sentence in the interview he says about the strings. "For his acoustic guitars he uses Ernie Ball Earthwood light gauge strings."

These are David's Signature Strings with GHS Boomers. Strings sized 10-48 for his Stratocasters. Strings sized 10.5-50 for his Les Pauls.

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-DGG Set (Red): 010 1/2-013-017-DY30-DY40-DY50