PSA Stupid deal strings 10’s Boomers

[Hfan]

Are these good? Never tried them. 
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/ghs-light-electric-guitar-boomers-12-pack-box/l99304000001000?irclickid=y7AQ8R1TOxycU1nVIgRcNy3xUkpxOrzfPVZkXM0&irpid=2237075&irmpname=VerticalScope Inc.&source=3ACJWXX2&irgwc=1

[burningyen]

I'm a 9s guy, but Boomers are my go-to strings. I figure good enough for Gilmour, good enough for me.

[kizanski]

22 minutes ago, Hfan said:

Are these good? Never tried them. 

I love GHS Boomers, and at that price ($3.30/pack) it's a no-brainer.

[shankyboy]

I just snagged mine! This Boomer has been using Boomers for over 30 years. I have tried other brands a few times and always go right back to these. 

[velorush]

Another Boomer Boomer since the early 90's. They seem to last longer and break less frequently to me.

[Hfan]

Thanks for the reviews. This Boomer will be trying them for the first time. 

[Saul Goodman]

3 hours ago, Hfan said:

Thanks for the reviews. This Boomer will be trying them for the first time. 

I like these. I don't like the packaging. It's huge. I'm not sure why they chose this instead of just packaging 12 units in a box. The packaging is so huge that I stuffed it somewhere and I can't for the life of me remember where. 

[Travis]

I switch between Boomers and D’Addarios based on the sale. I can’t tell a difference. I’ll use one for a few years and then the other. Maybe it’s just me…. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[BadgerDave]

Just received mine.  I was expecting 12 sets of 6 strings in regular packaging.  These are all individual strings, 12 of each gauge.

I'm not disappointed, just surprised. 

[shankyboy]

On 8/7/2025 at 11:52 PM, Travis said:

I switch between Boomers and D’Addarios based on the sale. I can’t tell a difference. I’ll use one for a few years and then the other. Maybe it’s just me…. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Every once in a while Matt Smith gives me a batch of D'Addarios when I go to his studio. I agree that they feel the same. 

[shankyboy]

9 hours ago, BadgerDave said:

Just received mine.  I was expecting 12 sets of 6 strings in regular packaging.  These are all individual strings, 12 of each gauge.

I'm not disappointed, just surprised. 

I like that packaging. I wonder if that particular packaging is intended for techs. 

[kizanski]

5 minutes ago, shankyboy said:

I agree that they feel the same. 

Funny how everyone's experience is different.

I never liked D'Addarios but love Boomers. The D'Addarios feel flat a dull to me, even when brand new, while the Boomers feel bright and loud.

[Travis]

Oh yeah, and before the mega pack of D’Addarios I got at the last stupid deal sale, I was using Ernie Ball Slinky’s for a while…  🤷🏻‍♂️

[BadgerDave]

10 hours ago, kizanski said:

I never liked D'Addarios but love Boomers. The D'Addarios feel flat a dull to me, even when brand new, while the Boomers feel bright and loud.

I agree.  D'Addarios feel stiff and sound lifeless to me.  Plus, I absolutely hate the stupid colored ball ends, especially on guitars with stop tailpieces where they're visible.