Detail 01
12-string set
Twelve strings, with octave pairs on the lower courses. Doubles the count and roughly doubles neck tension versus a six-string.
Product detailSKU #1274115036805
ThomastikSB211 Spectrum Bronze Light 12-String Acoustic Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bronze-wound light-gauge set for 12-string acoustic. For players who want a full-length 12-string set from a premium string maker and will pay for it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 12-string acoustic players changing a full set at once
- Recorded strumming where string-to-string balance matters
- Owners who restring rarely and want longer usable life
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string acoustics — this is a twelve-string set
- Players restringing monthly on a tight budget
- Anyone wanting heavy-gauge tension for hard flatpicking
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
Light gauge
Lower tension than medium. Easier on a 12-string neck and easier to fret twelve strings at once.
Detail 03
Bronze wound
Bright, open top end when new that mellows as the strings settle. Standard acoustic voice, not warm like nickel.
Detail 04
$67.50 per set
Several times a typical 12-string set. Cost per change is high; budget accordingly if you restring often.
Detail 05
Acoustic-only design
Bronze windings are not magnetic enough for electric pickups. Fine for a soundhole or piezo-equipped acoustic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar is a 12-string — a six-string cannot use this set
- 02Bridge pins and a winder make a twelve-string change far less tedious
- 03Tension changes shift neck relief; the truss rod may need a tweak
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my six-string acoustic?
No. This is a twelve-string set with octave strings for the lower courses. You would have six unused strings and wrong gauges.
02Light or medium for a 12-string?
Light. Twelve strings already put heavy load on the neck and top, and lighter tension keeps a 12-string playable.
03Can I use these on an electric?
Not well. Bronze windings do not drive magnetic pickups properly. Use them on acoustic guitars only.
04How long does a set last?
Depends on how much you play and how acidic your hands are. Wiping the strings down after playing extends life more than anything else.
