Thomastik CLASSIC S SERIES CLASSIC GUITAR STRINGS. STRING CORE. ARTIST STRINGS LA5.031
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A hybrid steel set designed for musicality and precision
The Thomastik Classic S Series Rope Core Artiste LA5 31 are aimed at musicians who want to maintain the articulation finesse and harmonic richness of a "classical" playing style, while benefiting from the character and projection of steel strings. The trebles, coated with a nylon wrap, provide a softer attack and a natural balance with the bass strings. Meanwhile, the bass strings, made of silver-plated copper and flatwound, offer a consistent response, precise intonation, and quiet play, particularly appreciated in fingerstyle, studio work, or delicate arrangements.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Folk single string |
| Draw | 31 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | flat |
| Material | silver-plated copper |
| Special feature | ball |
| Color | Grey |
| Model | Thomastik Classic S Series Rope Core Artiste LA5 31 |
| Type | steel string set (alternative for classical, fingerstyle, and folk guitar) |
| Treble strings (E, B, G) | nylon wrap on braided core |
| Bass strings (D, A, E) | silver-plated copper, flatwound on braided core |
| Ends | all strings with ball ends |
| Total tension | 40.1 kp |
Questions frequently asked
Is the LA5 31 string sold individually?
This reference is supplied individually and corresponds to a 31 gauge.
What type of attachment does this Thomastik string use?
The end is equipped with a ball. All strings in the indicated series use this attachment configuration.
What is the composition of the Thomastik Classic S Series Rope Core Artiste LA5 31?
The string features a braided core and a flatwound silver-plated copper wrapping. This construction is specified for the low D, A, and E strings of the series.
Are Rope Core Artiste strings suitable for fingerstyle?
The flatwound silver-plated copper wrapping is designed for quiet playing. This characteristic is especially suited for fingerstyle and studio work.
What total tension does the Classic S Series Rope Core set develop?
The complete set develops a total tension of 40.1 kp. The high E, B, and G strings are nylon-wrapped over a braided core, while the lower strings are flatwound. This distribution aims for a softer attack in the treble and a consistent response in the bass.



