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{{Short description|American guitar string manufacturer}}
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'''GHS Strings''' is an American string manufacturer based in [[Battle Creek, Michigan]], specializing in [[Electric guitar|electric]] and [[Acoustic guitar|acoustic]] [[guitar]] and [[bass guitar]] strings. The company was founded on August 1, 1964,<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|last=Blakely|first=Natasha|title=Hardware stores, for your small-town music needs|url=https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2017/10/24/hardware-stores-your-small-town-music-needs/782254001/|access-date=December 15, 2020|newspaper=[[Battle Creek Enquirer]]|language=en-US}}</ref> and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is the Chairman of the Board with son, Russell McFee,<ref name="auto" /> as President. The name GHS comes from the surnames of the company's founders — Gould, Holcomb and Solko.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghsstrings.com/pages/faq|title=FAQ – GHS Strings|website=Ghsstrings.com|access-date=April 16, 2021}}</ref>
'''GHS Strings''' is an American [[String (music)|string]] manufacturer based in [[Battle Creek, Michigan]], specializing in [[Electric guitar|electric]] and [[Acoustic guitar|acoustic]] [[guitar]] and [[bass guitar]] strings. The company was founded on August 1, 1964,<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|last=Blakely|first=Natasha|title=Hardware stores, for your small-town music needs|url=https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2017/10/24/hardware-stores-your-small-town-music-needs/782254001/|access-date=December 15, 2020|newspaper=[[Battle Creek Enquirer]]|language=en-US}}</ref> and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is the chairman of the board with son, Russell McFee,<ref name="auto" /> as president. The name GHS comes from the surnames of the company's founders — Gould, Holcomb and Solko.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghsstrings.com/pages/faq|title=FAQ – GHS Strings|website=Ghsstrings.com|access-date=April 16, 2021}}</ref>


In 2000, the GHS acquired guitar electronics company Rocktron, diversifying into new types of guitar equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocktron.com/about-us.html |title=The Rocktron Story |website=Rocktron.com}}</ref>
In 2000, the GHS acquired guitar electronics company Rocktron, diversifying into new types of guitar equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocktron.com/about-us.html |title=The Rocktron Story |website=Rocktron.com}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 19:37, 23 December 2024

GHS strings
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusical instruments
FoundedAugust 1, 1964
Headquarters2813 Wilbur Ave Battle Creek, Michigan, 49037
Key people
Russell McFee (President)
Products
Number of employees
20 (est)
Websiteghsstrings.com

GHS Strings is an American string manufacturer based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializing in electric and acoustic guitar and bass guitar strings. The company was founded on August 1, 1964,[1] and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is the chairman of the board with son, Russell McFee,[1] as president. The name GHS comes from the surnames of the company's founders — Gould, Holcomb and Solko.[2]

In 2000, the GHS acquired guitar electronics company Rocktron, diversifying into new types of guitar equipment.[3]

Users

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GHS strings are used by many musicians of varying styles, but several notable artists include:

References

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  1. ^ a b Blakely, Natasha. "Hardware stores, for your small-town music needs". Battle Creek Enquirer. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "FAQ – GHS Strings". Ghsstrings.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "The Rocktron Story". Rocktron.com.
  4. ^ "David Gilmour's Guitar String Gauges". Stringjoy.com. October 9, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Dirks, Rebecca (June 6, 2012). "Gallery: Red Hot Chili Peppers 2012 Touring Gear". Premierguitar.com. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "Dany Franchi". Ghsstrings.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Credits of the 1988 vinyl and CD editions of Queensrÿche's Operation: Mindcrime album. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
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