Detail 01
10 strings
Five courses of two. Bajo quinto is defined by this count — a 12-string bajo sexto set will not work.
Product detailSKU #1273888006015
GHSBSX-10 Bajo Quinto 10-String Guitar Strings Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-string set for bajo quinto. Buy this if you play bajo quinto — it is not a substitute for guitar or bajo sexto strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a bajo quinto for norteño or banda rhythm work
- Players who need a complete matched set rather than singles
- Keeping a backup set in the case for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bajo sexto players — that instrument takes 12 strings, not 10
- Standard six-string guitar, which needs different scale and tension
- Anyone looking for a light-tension set for easier fretting
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bajo quinto scale
Longer than a guitar. Strings are cut and tensioned for that length; guitar sets will not reach or hold pitch.
Detail 03
Complete set
All ten strings in matched courses, so tension stays even across the neck instead of mixing leftover singles.
Detail 04
Price around $24
Higher than a guitar set because there are ten strings and they are longer and heavier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count your instrument's strings first — 10 means bajo quinto, 12 means bajo sexto
- 02No winder, cutters or tuner included
- 03Bajo quinto strings are long; leave extra slack when winding the wound courses
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between bajo quinto and bajo sexto strings?
String count. Bajo quinto uses ten strings in five courses; bajo sexto uses twelve in six. The sets are not interchangeable.
02Can I use these on a regular acoustic guitar?
No. Bajo quinto has a longer scale and different tuning. These strings will not fit or tune correctly on a guitar.
03Do these come as full courses or singles?
A full set of ten, covering all five courses. You are not buying individual strings.
04Why do bajo quinto strings cost more than guitar strings?
Ten strings instead of six, and they are longer and heavier to handle the instrument's scale and tuning.
