Detail 01
Extra light gauge
Lowest tension option here. Easier bends and barre chords, but less volume and more fret buzz risk.
Product detailSKU #1274115037398
ThomastikBB111 Extra Light Jazz BeBop Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An extra light electric guitar string set aimed at jazz playing. For archtop and hollowbody players who want low tension and easy left hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz players wanting the lightest tension in the line
- Archtop players with a heavy action they can't lower
- Fast chord-melody work where grip fatigue matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drop and low tunings — too little tension, strings go floppy
- Heavy pick attack or aggressive strumming
- Acoustic and classical guitars
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
Sold as a full set
All six strings included. No need to buy singles to complete a change.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Wound for magnetic pickups. Not intended for acoustic or nylon-string instruments.
Detail 04
Jazz-oriented set
Voiced toward the darker, rounder tone jazz players ask for rather than bright rock cut.
Detail 05
$37.95 per set
Well above commodity string pricing. Cost per change is the real number to compare.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from heavier gauges, the neck relief and intonation will need resetting
- 02Lower tension can cause buzz if your action is already very low
- 03Nut slots cut for heavy strings may let light strings rattle
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my archtop?
Yes, if it is an electric or electric hollowbody with standard tuners and a 6-string setup. They are a normal electric set in an extra light gauge.
02Do I need a setup after switching?
If you are dropping from a heavier gauge, yes. Truss rod relief and intonation both shift with tension.
03Can I use these for drop tunings?
Not well. Extra light gauge loses too much tension below standard and will feel slack and buzz.
04Is this a complete set?
Yes, all six strings are included.
