Description
When bassists talk about “the sound,” they’re usually describing what Bass Boomers do. GHS built this set (3035) specifically for short scale instruments at 32.75 inches, running a Regular gauge spread of .050-.107. It’s become one of the go-to strings in the world for a reason: that thick, punchy mid-bass growl translates across rock, funk, metal, jazz, whatever you throw at it.
The construction is what sets Boomers apart from generic wrap wire. GHS wraps nickel-plated steel around a hexagonal core for a firm, precise feel under your fingers, then swaps in a special stainless steel/nickel blend specifically on the low E and B strings. That combo is why the low end stays defined instead of turning to mud, while the upper strings keep that warm, rounded snap Boomers are famous for.
At StringRush we’re constantly swapping sets, and Boomers earn their spot back on the bench every time because fresh ones hit noticeably harder than a dying set — that thump softens fast once oxidation and finger oil creep in, so keeping a backup 3035 set ready is never a bad call.
- Set: GHS 3035
- Gauge: Regular, .050-.107
- Scale: Short, 32.75 inches
- Wrap: Nickel-plated steel over hex core; stainless/nickel blend on low E and B
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