GHS (strings)

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GHS strings
Company type Private
IndustryMusical instruments
FoundedAugust 1, 1964
Headquarters2813 Wilbur Ave Battle Creek, Michigan, 49037
Key people
Russell McFee (President)
Products
Number of employees
20 (est)
Website ghsstrings.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]

Contents

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

Users

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

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