BestBuy had Boomers on sale. 5-pack was $5. Shipped 4 free.

Dokterrock · Post by **Dokterrock** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:51 pm

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/GHS+-+Boome ... Id=2803695

You can only order one item at a time, however. Pretty good deal if this is your gauge and brand.

Concretebadger · Post by **Concretebadger** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:05 pm

It's funny; over the last few weeks I've had a hell of a time finding any UK retailer that had Boomers in stock; at least not in the .10 gauge that I use. That goes for the likes of Amazon and Stringsdirect...most odd. I'm not sure if I was just unlucky and they're now available again, but I started to wonder if there were manufacturing/distribution issues.

I do like Boomers though...nice and cheap.

mixtape · Post by **mixtape** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:20 pm

Not my brand, but at that price, it is now.

Dokterrock · Post by **Dokterrock** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:22 pm

I just bought six sets, and I know I'm going to kick myself later for not buying more.

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:41 pm

Anyone do me a favour and ship them for me if I buy a few sets? That's a great price!

PM me

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:23 pm

just placed 3 orders

......15 sets should cover me for quite a while

Thnx!!!

mkt3000 · Post by **mkt3000** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:17 pm

Gabriel wrote:Anyone do me a favour and ship them for me if I buy a few sets? That's a great price!

PM me

Can I get in on this too? BB don't ship to PR

Mattsican · Post by **Mattsican** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:33 pm

No shit, for $5/5 sets i just ordered 15. I'll be using these for the next year! Awesome find man!

honeyiscool · Post by **honeyiscool** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:48 pm

Holy crap. These are my favorite short scale strings.

Just bought five sets. I might switch my long scales to these for a while, too.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:58 pm

In for one...I'm trying to move more towards heavier strings than 10's but I'll probably keep a guitar with them just to use these up. Not really given Boomers a fair shake, for $1 a set I can't afford not to.

mkt3000 · Post by **mkt3000** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:37 pm

Found an stateside address! Fuck yeah!

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:11 am

10's ?

fuck sake.

mkt3000 · Post by **mkt3000** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:51 am

robroe wrote:10's ?

fuck yeah.

mezzio13 · Post by **mezzio13** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:47 am

Not available in my area. It's ok, I like 9's anyway.

DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:06 am

I bought a case there last week. They weren't liquidating just yet, but they may not be carrying high end in retail locations.

Mattsican · Post by **Mattsican** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:12 am

Damn they're already sold out online i just saw

honeyiscool · Post by **honeyiscool** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:46 am

Nick wrote:In for one...I'm trying to move more towards heavier strings than 10's but I'll probably keep a guitar with them just to use these up. Not really given Boomers a fair shake, for $1 a set I can't afford not to.

Boomers, IMO, are better balanced and more flexible than D'Addarios of the same gauge. The numbers don't lie.

Boomers XL

E - 0.010 - 14.5 lb
B - 0.013 - 14.0 lb
G - 0.017 - 15.0 lb
D - 0.026 - 17.0 lb
A - 0.036 - 17.0 lb
E - 0.046 - 16.0 lb

D'Addario EXL110

E - 0.010 - 16.2 lb
B - 0.013 - 15.4 lb
G - 0.017 - 16.6 lb
D - 0.026 - 18.4 lb
A - 0.036 - 19.5 lb
E - 0.046 - 17.5 lb

You'd think this stuff doesn't matter but I think a balanced set is the key to maximizing your performance with a whammy system (certainly nothing to do with angling a Strat claw). D'Addario has a more balanced set (EXL111) which I find to be better, but regardless, I just find Boomers to be flexible, which means you can use heavier strings while not losing any playability.

That said, D'Addario is a tad bit brighter upon first install, but that balances out quick.

Mattsican · Post by **Mattsican** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:47 am

D'Addario's seems to loose their "new string" sound quicker. I like them the first couple days then they just go to shit. If i was touring and had a guitar tech replacing them every other day i'd be all about them... but unfortunately im a Cable Guy..

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:50 am

I always use DR Pure Blues if I have a choice. (considering the deal is gone this may as well just be a string thread now)

Mattsican · Post by **Mattsican** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:59 am

Everyone rags on Ernie Balls but i like 'em. They're cheap. They have sets in gauges that i like. They sound good for what I do.