ShortScale.org

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.

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.

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

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

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

PM me

just placed 3 orders ......15 sets should cover me for quite a while

Thnx!!!

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

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

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.

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.

Found an stateside address! Fuck yeah!

10's ?


fuck sake.

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

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

Damn they're already sold out online i just saw

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.

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..

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)

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.