Battle Creek’s GHS Strings Fuels The Heartbeat Of Rock Music

Battle Creek’s GHS Strings Fuels The Heartbeat Of Rock Music

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When people think of rock ‘n’ roll, the first thing that comes to mind is Gibson guitars, which started right here in Kalamazoo.
But nobody ever sits and thinks about the guitar strings. Those are just as important as the guitar itself, and it turns out some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll use guitar strings that are made right here in Battle Creek.
Did you know that GHS guitar strings was founded and all started in Battle Creek?
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Their headquarters still remain at 2813 Wilbur Ave. in Battle Creek, and they produce instrument strings, as well as acoustic guitar pickups and musical instrument accessories, as their Wikipedia explains:

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, and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is the chairman of the board, with his son, Russell McFee, as president.

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What Does GHS Stand For?

The name GHS comes from the surnames of the company's founders — Gould, Holcomb and Solko. In 2000, the GHS acquired guitar electronics company Rocktron, diversifying into new types of guitar equipment.

It turns out that GHS strings are used by some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll. Below is a list of all of the bands and artists who use or used GHS strings while either in the studio or rocking out to a full crowd. Did you know any of these used these locally made strings?

All These Guitarists Use/Used Strings Made by GHS In Battle Creek

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