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GHS Strings 345 Silk And Steel, Silver-Plated Copper Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light (.010-.042)
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Brand | Ghs |
String Gauge | Light |
Color | Silver |
Instrument | Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar |
String Material Type | Steel |
About this item
- Model: 345
- Featuring NitroPack singles, guaranteed to be fresh from the factory!
- Silver-platted Copper on a Round Silk & Steel Core
- Classical guitar tone and feel from an acoustic string.
- Light Gauge: 010-013-020-026-034-042
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches |
ASIN | B0002GFR8M |
Item model number | 345 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,637 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #246 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
Body Material | Silk & Steel |
Color Name | Silver |
String Gauge | Light |
String Material | Steel |
Number of Strings | 6 |
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Product Description
For those that want a classical guitar tone and feel out of an acoustic, this is YOUR string. Silver-platted copper wire is wrapped on a silk and steel core to create a sweet and mellow tone, with a lower tension under the fingers.
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. When you buy GHS strings you get quality, consistency, lasting intonation and superbly harmonious sound!
GHS Strings - The String Specialists since 1964.
345 Set: 010-013-S20-S26-S34-S42
From the manufacturer
GHS Silk & Steel Strings
For those that want a classical guitar tone and feel out of an acoustic, this is YOUR string. Silver-plated copper wire is wrapped on a silk and steel core to create a sweet and mellow tone, with a lower tension under the fingers. Silk and Steel guitar strings are perfect for accompanying the singing voice!
Introducing our brand new Nitro-Pack singles
Introducing our brand new Nitro-Pack singles! Each single string is sealed in a nitrogen environment, eliminating all oxygen, in a tear-resistant sleeve. Whether you use one string or the whole set, the Nitro-Pack guarantees straight from the factory freshness!
State-of-the-Art Production
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.
With GHS Nitro-Packs, your strings are individually sealed in an easily identifiable, tear-resistant sleeve. The Nitrogen environment is completely devoid of oxygen, thus insuring the utmost line of defense against corrosion and oxidation for each individual string.
Contents Uniquely Fresh
GHS Strings is not just an electric guitar string company – we're much more! We are the string brand inspiring you to play an extra encore. We are the string brand encouraging you to play harder, go longer. We are the string brand that's got you covered – whether you're playing electric or acoustic guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and more.
Since 1964, we've been winding guitar strings in the same southwest corner of Michigan that gave birth to one of the most famous guitar brands. Though based in Battle Creek, we are global, but our values remain rooted in mid-western soil. We are fiercely independent – we are no-nonsense perfectionists believing in hard work, craftsmanship, and the power of music.
GHS Strings is a family of artists and experts built on tradition to help aid in the quest for personal string design and tone. To that end, we still use round core wire for much of our guitar strings and use some string specs decades old.
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Longevity | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
Brightness | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Sound quality | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | — |
For beginners | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
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string material | Steel | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Bronze | Bronze | silk & steel |
string gauge | Light | Light | Light | Light | .010 - .050 | Custom |
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of use, and quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that the strings blend well together, are easy on the fingers, and are comfortable. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they say they sound very good, blend well together, and are loud. Some say they enjoy the mellow tone and that they help make the guitar sound warmer on the low end.
"...Recently I have been practicing and playing again at home and enjoy the mellow tone that the ghs silk and steel guitar strings provide...." Read more
"...The mellower sound is a plus for the type of music I plan to play, and the jury is out on the cleaner/metallic sound...." Read more
"...They are thin and easy on the fingers, and crisp and loud compared to regular nylon strings. I have found my perfect guitar sound, thank you so much!" Read more
"Nice smooth sounding strings. I like the lights for older guitars" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are excellent silk and steel strings, with a rich, mellow sound. Some say that the thinnest string did not break, and that they really shine on any hpl or non wood guitar or mini.
"...I find also that they last a long time as far as resonance, and stay in tune remarkedly well...." Read more
"...put them on my guitar for the first time, they have this clear, bell like quality to them that made me feel like my guitar was strung with angel..." Read more
"...They are thin and easy on the fingers, and crisp and loud compared to regular nylon strings. I have found my perfect guitar sound, thank you so much!" Read more
"...from another brand to these GHS strings because I find they have a bit more definition...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to use. They say the strings are supple, easy on the fingers, and comfortable. Customers also say they offer a perfect blend of nylon string feel with the crisp sound of steel. They feel like playing an electric guitar and are far superior in tone and feel.
"...I use the medium guage, and am surprised at the comfort, ease of use, and great price...." Read more
"...The GHS strings have a very nice feel - not only taking the sting out of the fingers, but have a nice overall feel and are easier to press - night..." Read more
"...What's really nice about them being so light is I have this small old guitar that makes me worry about high tension and also I play without a pick..." Read more
"...They are thin and easy on the fingers, and crisp and loud compared to regular nylon strings. I have found my perfect guitar sound, thank you so much!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they are a little pricey but worth the cost, while others say that they're expensive and not worth the money.
"...the medium guage, and am surprised at the comfort, ease of use, and great price...." Read more
"...The main downside is they're more expensive than the other two silk and steel brands I've used and Martins are the only ones I can seem to find in..." Read more
"...Longevity? Eh. Average for cheaper strings. Wipe them down after use and you should get a couple of months out of these" Read more
"Easier on the fingers than standard acoustic strings. Expensive, though." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they wear out quickly and degrade quickly from mediocre to intolerable.
"...BUT they wore out quick! They started to fray on the fret board and fray and rust where I picked... But i still really liked them." Read more
"great strings with a fantastic feel, but they do wear down very quickly. the coating wears at the frets within a month at low to moderate use." Read more
"...My only negative on these is that they wear out about twice as fast as regular bronze strings. To me, it is worth it in tone." Read more
"...These strings are muddy at best and degrade quickly from mediocre to intolerable.. I only had them on the guitar for 3 days before replacing" Read more
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The GHS strings have a very nice feel - not only taking the sting out of the fingers, but have a nice overall feel and are easier to press - night and day. Strumming and plucking with the fingers also seems to be easier, making learning more enjoyable. Definitely mellower, cleaner, and more metallic sounding. The mellower sound is a plus for the type of music I plan to play, and the jury is out on the cleaner/metallic sound.
Nonetheless, I give it 5 stars, as the real intent was to be easy on the fret fingers. It was a pleasant surprise to find that the strings were also easy on the strumming fingers.
I just got my set today and I immediately noticed how light the gauge is. The first string is .010 while D'addario's is .011 doesn't sound like much, but it's a noticable difference and I'm worried about breaking them soon since I play pretty hard. What's really nice about them being so light is I have this small old guitar that makes me worry about high tension and also I play without a pick and frequently do a lot of heavy strumming which sometimes leaves my right hand bloody after long sets or having to play a few days in a row. With these strings, I barely even notice they're there. Playing feels a lot like just waving my hand in front of the guitar and making sound come out. It's almost surreal I'm awarding a lot of points for that.
Then there's tone. D'addario Silk and Steels have the kind of tone I instantly fell in love with the second I put them on my guitar for the first time, they have this clear, bell like quality to them that made me feel like my guitar was strung with angel hairs. Martin Silk and steels have basically the same sound right out of the box but loose it fast and old Martin strings end up sounding a lot worse than old D'addarios. Also they don't actually use silk, they use nylon instead. The Ghs Silk and Steel tone is a little different, a but more mellow a tiny bit warmer and yet a little more metallic sounding. But it's nice. I don't love it, but it's definitely not bad.
I'll have to continue the review next month after I've worn them down, but I'd absolutely recommend these string to anyone worried about hurting their hands on a guitar. Fretting is a breeze, strumming is a breeze, they don't sound awful.
The main downside is they're more expensive than the other two silk and steel brands I've used and Martins are the only ones I can seem to find in retail stores rather than online.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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Voglio anche evidenziare la puntualità di Amazon nella sostituzione della prima confezione che mi è arrivata senza la 4° corda.
Ovviamente quanto descritto è puramente soggettivo. La scelta delle corde dipende dai gusti e modo di suonare e dal tipo di chitarra.
Reviewed in Italy on June 7, 2023
Voglio anche evidenziare la puntualità di Amazon nella sostituzione della prima confezione che mi è arrivata senza la 4° corda.
Ovviamente quanto descritto è puramente soggettivo. La scelta delle corde dipende dai gusti e modo di suonare e dal tipo di chitarra.
I've tried most brands and gauges in my 50 years playing but I'm sticking with these from now on.
I won't make any comment on the sound; thats so personal and depends on your playing style, the guitar etc.
Grand confort de jeu, un tirant singulier qui se prête bien aux 000, 00 ou parlors.
Un son plus bas médium, sort, doux, le volume est un peu plus faible qu'avec des phosphore bronze, c'est plus intimiste et pour du guitare voix en pop blues c'est très bon. Le sustain est un peu en retrait, c'est le seul point faible