This is not a post on the merits of, or anything else about the strings themselves but about the name.
I understand that GHS stands for George Houghton and Sons which was an English company that made banjos etc.
How did the acronym end up being applied to a brand of strings?
If I am wrong about this, I will sit corrected!
“ • 1964 (Founding): GHS Strings was founded on August 1, 1964, in Battle Creek, Michigan. The name "GHS" is derived from the initials of its original founders: Gould, Holcomb, and Solko.
• 1975 (McFee Family Ownership): The company was acquired by labor attorney and entrepreneur Robert McFee. It remains family-owned and operated, with Robert McFee as Chairman of the Board and his son, Russell (Russ) McFee, serving as President.
• 2000 (Rocktron Acquisition): GHS expanded its footprint in the guitar market by acquiring the guitar electronics and effects company Rocktron.
• 2014 (50th Anniversary): The company celebrated its golden anniversary at its original Battle Creek headquarters, where all strings continue to be wound and manufactured under one roof.”
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Originally posted by lapsteel“ • 1964 (Founding): GHS Strings was founded on August 1, 1964, in Battle Creek, Michigan. The name "GHS" is derived from the initials of its original founders: Gould, Holcomb, and Solko.
• 1975 (McFee Family Ownership): The company was acquired by labor attorney and entrepreneur Robert McFee. It remains family-owned and operated, with Robert McFee as Chairman of the Board and his son, Russell (Russ) McFee, serving as President.
• 2000 (Rocktron Acquisition): GHS expanded its footprint in the guitar market by acquiring the guitar electronics and effects company Rocktron.
• 2014 (50th Anniversary): The company celebrated its golden anniversary at its original Battle Creek headquarters, where all strings continue to be wound and manufactured under one roof.”
Ahhh, got it. Thankyou.
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