The founders of GHS had a wealth of string making experience when they started the small family-owned business in 1964. Now, GHS has grown to one of the leading manufacturers in this music specialty. The "Brightness Bar" found on select packages of strings, will show you what strings produce which kinds of tone. GHS produces a full line of strings for fretted instruments - electric, acoustic and classical guitar; electric bass; banjo; mandolin; pedal and steel guitar and much more.