Thomastik SINGLE STRING - GEORGE BENSON FLAT - 53
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- George Benson Signature String : designed for jazz phrasing, with a comfortable feel and controlled response.
- Nickel Flat Wound : nickel flat winding for a smoother sensation under the fingers and silent glide.
- Definition and Warmth : ideal for achieving a round, clean, and articulated sound on jazz guitar.
- Targeted Replacement : single string to complete a set or replace a string without buying a full pack.
Manufacturer Information
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A 53 Gauge for Excellent Tuning Stability and Expressive Playing
This Thomastik "George Benson Flat" string in 53 gauge is aimed at guitarists seeking a stable bass, precise attack, and a jazz-typical tone, with less finger noise than a classic round wound string. Its Nickel Flat Wound construction favors smoothness, playing consistency, and a more muted sound, perfect for rich chords, walking lines, and singing solos on electric jazz guitar, hollowbody, or archtop.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Spun | flat |
| Category | Electric single string | Material | nickel |
| Draw | 53 | Special feature | ball |
| Nbr of strings | 1 | Color | Grey |
| Brand | Thomastik | Reference | GB112 |
| Model | George Benson Flat | Gauge Class | Medium Light |
| Type | single string | Construction | Nickel Flat Wound |
| Series | Signature strings from the great Jazz master George Benson | Materials (treble strings) | brass plated steel |
| Gauge | 53 | Winding | nickel flat wound or round wound |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Thomastik George Benson Flat 53 string suitable for a jazz guitar?
Its flat nickel winding is designed for jazz electric, hollowbody, and archtop guitars. It promotes a mellow tone suitable for rich chords and walking bass lines.
What is the gauge of this bass string?
The gauge is 53, corresponding to a medium light bass string in this series.
Does the flat winding reduce finger noise?
The Nickel Flat Wound construction limits finger noise compared to a classic round wound string. The smooth surface also provides a slick playing feel.
What type of ball end does this 53 string feature?
A ball end is integrated for mounting on electric guitars that use this type of fixation.
Is this reference sold as a single string?
The GB112 reference contains a single string. The treble strings in the series are announced as brass-plated steel, while this 53 string is nickel flat wound.
