Question 1

what makes these strings so special?

Accepted Answer

Obviously much of this is subjective, I use them only on my strats...I have used fenders, DRS, Ernie Ball, Elixir and others over the years, and these just do it for me. The other key thing is the hybrid string guages, these are 10-12-16-28-38-48, so they get a little heavier as they go down....and on a half step tuned down strat with the right amp, I closer to those Hendrix or SRV tones than I've ever been, but I'm not killing my fingers with 11's. Haven't broken one yet, and they last a good time with great tone. Price is about the same as any of the others. My strats have never sounded this good. I'm not trying to sound like Gilmour by the way....

Question 2

Why is one pack of strings $5, but the 3 pack is $21? That doesn’t make any sense.

Accepted Answer

Likely a different vendor?

Question 3

Managed to snap the high E string while tuning it for the first time with the new strings.  Any way to replace just the one versus buying a new pack?

Accepted Answer

They will replace the WHOLE pack if you ask them since "part" of it was defective from what you're stating. Just setup a return and they'll ship a new pack right out.

Question 4

Won't these strings throw the guitar's intonation off if you normally use a regular set of 10s?

Accepted Answer

No they will not. The intonation is fine tuning the length of each of the string mounts so that the string vibrates in the same note when you play the string open and when you play the string at the 12th fret. Once intonation is set correctly, the common string brands and sizes will all work because the string length is set by the guitar. Hook up your tuner and tune each string as usual, then leave the tuner on and fret the 12th location and the tuner should read the same in tune note as the open string did.

ASIN	B00135HFK4
Body Material Type	Steel with Nickel coating
Brand Name	GHS Strings
Coating Description	Coated
Color	BLACK
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,254)
Finish Type	Nickel Plated
Global Trade Identification Number	00737681420017
Included Components	Single strings (10-48 gauge), NitroPack singles
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Item Type Name	Strings for electric guitar
Item Weight	0.04 Kilograms
Manufacturer	GHS
Manufacturer Part Number	CGH DGF
Material Type	Steel, nickel
Model Name	David Gilmour Signature Blue
Model Number	GB-DGF
Recommended Uses For Product	Electric guitar
Set Name	GB-DGF Boomers David Gilmour Electric Guitar Set - 10-48
String Gauge	10-12-16-28-38-48
String Material Type	Nickel
UPC	717943150296 737681420017
Unit Count	1 Count

GB-DGF Boomers David Gilmour Electric Guitar Set - 10-48

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