Thomastik GB112 JAZZ GEORGE BENSON FLAT WOUND 12-53
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- George Benson Signature : a gauge designed for jazz, with a comfortable "Medium Light" feel.
- Warm and mellow tone : the nickel flat wound promotes a smooth grain, ideal for archtop, hollow body, and jazz guitars.
- Playing comfort : the flat winding reduces finger noise and offers a more "silky" sensation under the fingers.
- Balance and definition : a 12-53 set that maintains precision in both chords and melodic lines.
Manufacturer Information
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A Flatwound Set Tailored for Jazz Phrasing
The Thomastik GB112 are aimed at guitarists seeking a consistent response, controlled attack, and the round timbre typical of flatwound strings. Whether you play with a pick in comping, octaves, or single notes, this "Jazz George Benson" set highlights musicality and stability, while providing a moderate tension feel thanks to the 12-53 gauge. An excellent choice to refine your jazz, mellow blues, or swing tone, with optimized comfort for long sessions.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Spun | flat |
| Category | electric | Material | nickel |
| Classification | Medium light | Special feature | ball |
| Draw | 12-16-20-28-39-53 | Color | Grey |
| 1st cord pull | 12 | ||
| Brand / Model | Thomastik GB112 | Gauge Category | Medium Light |
| Series / Signature | Jazz George Benson | Treble Strings | brass-plated steel |
| Type | Nickel Flat Wound | Wound Strings | flat nickel winding or round winding |
| Gauge | 12-53 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What is the exact gauge of the Thomastik GB112 Jazz George Benson strings?
The set adopts the 12-16-20-28-39-53 gauge, with a first string at .012. Its classification is medium light and the tension is indicated as medium.
Are these 12-53 gauge strings suitable for jazz?
Thanks to their flat winding and 12-53 gauge, these strings are designed for comping, octaves, and single notes in a jazz register.
Are the GB112 flatwound strings?
The winding is flat. The specified material is nickel. This configuration is associated with controlled attack and a warm tone.
What material is used for the treble strings?
The treble strings are made of brass-plated steel. The wound strings are specified as nickel, with flat or round winding depending on the provided specification.
What type of end attachment is provided on this set?
Each string is equipped with a ball end. This 6-string set is intended for electric guitar.
