Thomastik JOHN PEARSE FOLK SERIES LIGHT LA5 CLASSICAL GUITAR STRINGS.035
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Nylon set for fingerstyle : soft touch and precise response, ideal for fingerpicking.
- Low tension, close to a classical guitar: 38.7 kp for maximum comfort and less fatigue.
- Optimized hybrid construction : trebles in nylon with flat winding on steel core, basses round wound bronze silver-plated on nylon core.
- Ball ends on all strings: quick installation and reliable hold on folk guitar.
Manufacturer Information
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A nylon folk set designed for fingerstyle
The Folk Series Light LA5 35 are aimed at guitarists seeking the warmth of nylon while maintaining good definition on a folk guitar. Thanks to their low tension, they favor nuances, light attacks, and the dynamics of fingerstyle playing, with a softer feel under the left hand.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Folk single string |
| Draw | 35 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | steel & nylon |
| Special feature | ball |
| Color | Grey |
| Type | nylon strings for fingerstyle |
| E, B, G | nylon, flat wound on steel core, ball end |
| D, A, E | round wound, silver-plated bronze on nylon core, ball end |
| Tension | low, classical type: 38.7 kp |
| Finish | Flat Wound on Steel Core, Ball end |
Questions frequently asked
Is the LA5 35 string suitable for fingerstyle on a folk guitar?
This nylon string is designed for fingerstyle on a folk guitar. Its low tension favors light attacks and playing nuances.
What is the gauge of this nylon folk string?
The indicated gauge is 35. This is a single string sold individually.
What type of attachment is used on the Thomastik John Pearse Folk Series Light LA5 35?
The end is equipped with a ball end. This configuration corresponds to the specific attachment feature announced for this product reference.
What is the tension of the LA5 35 strings?
The tension is low, classical type, with a declared value of 38.7 kp.
What materials and finish are used for this string?
The construction combines steel and nylon. The declared finish is Flat Wound on Steel Core, with round winding and a steel core. The indicated color is grey.



