Thomastik SPECTRUM ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS SPECTRUM STRINGS IN DETAIL.017
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Essential Information About the Thomastik Spectrum 17 String
Essential Information About the Thomastik Spectrum 17 String
- Single string ideal for composing your string set exactly as you wish.
- Plain steel : direct sensation, precise attack, and excellent definition on high notes.
- Brass plated plain steel for a pleasant feel and good resistance to oxidation.
- Gauge "17" : perfect for finely adjusting tension, intonation, and playing comfort according to your tuning.
Manufacturer Information
Thomastik
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Customize Your String Set, Without Compromise
The Thomastik Spectrum 17 is designed for guitarists who want to go beyond "standard" gauges by choosing each string individually. Whether you want to balance tension between strings, optimize your comfort for bends, or adapt your instrument to a specific tuning, this plain steel string helps you achieve a clear response, a sharp attack, and controlled intonation.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Loop end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 17 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | unfiled |
| Material | steel |
| Special feature | ball |
| Color | Grey |
| Model | Thomastik Spectrum 17 |
| Type | Plain Steel |
| Finish / Treatment | brass plated |
| Packaging | single string |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Thomastik Spectrum 17 sold individually?
This product is packaged as a single string, allowing individual composition or replacement of a set element.
What is the gauge of this electric string?
The gauge is 17. It corresponds to an unwrapped steel string intended for electric guitar.
Is this string wound?
The string is unwound and made of plain steel. Its brass-plated finish completes its construction.
What type of end does this string have?
The end is indicated as a loop, while the specifications also mention a ball end feature. Both indications appear in the provided characteristics.
Can a 17 gauge string be used to adjust an electric string set?
It is possible to integrate this single string into a custom set. The 17 gauge allows tension adjustment or adaptation to specific tuning. The product is designed for a clear response and a crisp attack.



