Detail 01
Medium gauge
Higher tension than a standard light set. More resistance under the fingers, fuller low end, less bend travel.
Product detailSKU #1274115037166
ThomastikBB114 Medium Jazz BeBop Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roundwound jazz set from Thomastik in medium gauge, built for archtop and hollowbody electric players who want a warm, thick-feeling string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Archtop or hollowbody players wanting warmth over brightness
- Jazz comping and single-note lines on an electric
- Players who want higher tension under the fingers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock or blues players wanting bright, cutting tone
- Anyone on a tight per-set budget
- Heavy benders — medium tension resists string bends
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
Jazz-specific set
Balanced toward a warm midrange voice rather than treble sparkle. Suits neck-pickup archtop playing.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic-alloy windings meant to drive a pickup. Not intended for acoustic flattop use.
Detail 04
$44.50 per set
Several times a standard set. The tradeoff is a longer usable life before the tone goes dull.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Gauge change often means truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 02Check your bridge saddle slots fit medium-gauge string diameters
- 03One set only — no picks, tools, or extras included
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's a standard-scale electric archtop or hollowbody. Confirm your bridge saddles and nut slots are cut wide enough for medium gauge.
02Are these flatwound?
No. The BeBop set is roundwound. For Thomastik flatwounds in this family, look at the GB114 George Benson set instead.
03Do I need a setup after switching?
Likely, if you're coming from a lighter gauge. Expect to check relief and intonation once the strings settle.
04Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
Not recommended. These are electric strings, wound for magnetic pickups, and won't drive an acoustic top the way bronze strings do.
