GHS Strings Introduces New Packaging

GHS Strings has just introduced new packaging designed to insure freshness and to preserve quality delivery of their string products.  Called the GHS Fresh Pack, the new airtight packaging technology locks out air and moisture to prevent string corrosion. Every GHS string is manufactured in a state-of-the-art humidity controlled factory for consistent intonation and the highest quality sound. GHS is promoting this new packaging line as “Made Pure To Endure” pointing out the dependability of quality and the effort to insure that the strings are as perfect as the day they were made.This new foil wrap packaging is now available on GHS electric, acoustic and bass guitar strings.  GHS Strings is located in Battle Creek, Michigan.  For more

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