Private company
GHS
Logo: ghsstrings.com3
American guitar string manufacturer
GHS Strings is an American string manufacturer based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializing in electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar strings. The company was founded on August 1, 1964, and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is the chairman of the board with his son, Russell McFee, as president. The name GHS comes from the surnames of the company's founders — Gould, Holcomb and Solko.2 It employed 255 people.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersMichigan1
- Websitewww.ghsstrings.com
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GHS Strings is an American string manufacturer based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializing in electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar strings. The company was founded on August 1, 1964, and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is the chairman of the board with his son, Russell McFee, as president. The name GHS comes from the surnames of the company's founders — Gould, Holcomb and Solko.2
Timeline
- 1964Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.ghsstrings.com1
- WikipediaGHS (strings)
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ4039147
Sources
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- 1WikidataGHS on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaGHS on Wikipedia
- 3Company websiteGHS logo