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Roundwound
Round wire wrap leaves a ridged surface. Brighter and more cutting than flatwound, but with finger squeak when you slide.
Product detailSKU #1274115037368
ThomastikGR112 George Benson Medium Light Custom Roundwound Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The George Benson signature roundwound set for electric guitar, in medium light. For jazz and archtop players who want brightness without heavy tension.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Archtop and hollowbody players who find flatwounds too dark
- Jazz players wanting string noise low but attack present
- Anyone whose current set feels stiff under the fretting hand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on a budget; this costs several times a standard set
- Heavy benders and drop tunings, where light-gauge roundwounds go slack
- Anyone who wants the thumpy, no-squeak sound of true flatwounds
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.
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Medium light gauge
Slightly under a standard medium. Easier bends and a lighter feel, with less low-end push than a full medium set.
Detail 03
George Benson signature set
Built to his spec for jazz-guitar use, so the balance leans toward a warm, even response rather than rock brightness.
Detail 04
Thomastik construction
Thomastik sets are known for lower tension at a given gauge, which changes feel more than the gauge number suggests.
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Price per set
At this price you're buying longevity and consistency. These are not strings you change weekly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Changing gauge or tension usually means a truss rod and intonation check
- 02Lower tension can raise buzz if your action is already low
- 03One set only. No picks, winder, or spares included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these flatwound or roundwound?
Roundwound. The wrap wire is round, so you get more top-end and more finger noise than a flatwound set, while keeping the jazz-oriented balance of the signature spec.
02Will these fit my archtop?
Yes, these are standard electric guitar strings for a 6-string. Check whether your tailpiece takes ball ends or loop ends before ordering if your guitar is unusual.
03Why do they cost so much more than regular strings?
Thomastik winds in smaller batches with tighter tolerances and a different core-to-wrap ratio. They typically hold tone longer, which offsets some of the cost per change.
04Do I need a setup after switching to these?
Check relief and intonation at minimum. Thomastik sets run lower in tension than the gauge implies, so neck relief often shifts enough to notice.
