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Thomastik JS111

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Jazz Guitar Strings

  • Gauges 011-047
  • Flatwound
Available since March 2003
Item number 160774
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
String gauge 011 - 047
Strength of the strings 0,0110" – 0,0470"
Material Nickel
61 AED 15,88 €
Plus 269 AED shipping
The price in AED is a guideline price only
Since we ship from Germany, additional costs through taxes and customs may be incurred
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Great strings
Silde-Novice 14.12.2020
I decided to try out flatwounds. I have Thomastik flats on all my basses, and I wanted to try these on an electric guitar. I use them on a Les Paul. The sound is less "muffled" than I expected. Definitely usable for R&B and even heavier music. The strings feel somewhat stiffer than 11 roundwounds - bending is harder, but still possible within limitations. I feel chord clarity especially on the lower strings is much better than with roundwounds. Especially recommended for R&B style chunky rhythm playing.

Quality: feels good. One thin E-string however got straight away twisted/tangled beyond use, when unpacking. Might be my mistake, but this never happened to me with other strings. I also broke a G-string while playing - again, it might be a rough edge on my Les Paul's Tune-o-Matic. For these reasons 4/5 in quality.
I decided to try out flatwounds. I have Thomastik flats on all my basses, and I wanted to try these on an electric guitar. I use them on a Les Paul. The sound is less "muffled" than I expected. Definitely usable for R&B and even heavier music. The strings feel somewhat stiffer than 11 roundwounds - bending is harder, but still possible within limitations. I feel
I decided to try out flatwounds. I have Thomastik flats on all my basses, and I wanted to try these on an electric guitar. I use them on a Les Paul. The sound is less "muffled" than I expected. Definitely usable for R&B and even heavier music. The strings feel somewhat stiffer than 11 roundwounds - bending is harder, but still possible within limitations. I feel chord clarity especially on the lower strings is much better than with roundwounds. Especially recommended for R&B style chunky rhythm playing.

Quality: feels good. One thin E-string however got straight away twisted/tangled beyond use, when unpacking. Might be my mistake, but this never happened to me with other strings. I also broke a G-string while playing - again, it might be a rough edge on my Les Paul's Tune-o-Matic. For these reasons 4/5 in quality.
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Like wine, but thumpier
Pedraniel 06.02.2025
1st of all, these strings are not for everyone. You will give up brightness in favor of a percussive thump. But it is the sound of surf, rockabilly, spaghetti western, and some other styles. I have these (.11s) In a couple of jazzmasters, .10s in a tele and .12s on a Gretsch 5420. They age like wine, I like them better after one or two years. And that is another pro, they usually last years. My favorite strings.
1st of all, these strings are not for everyone. You will give up brightness in favor of a percussive thump. But it is the sound of surf, rockabilly, spaghetti western, and some other styles. I have these (.11s) In a couple of jazzmasters, .10s in a tele and .12s on a Gretsch 5420. They age like wine, I like them better after one or two years. And that is another pro,
1st of all, these strings are not for everyone. You will give up brightness in favor of a percussive thump. But it is the sound of surf, rockabilly, spaghetti western, and some other styles. I have these (.11s) In a couple of jazzmasters, .10s in a tele and .12s on a Gretsch 5420. They age like wine, I like them better after one or two years. And that is another pro, they usually last years. My favorite strings.
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Flatwounds Rock!
Mr. Jo 31.10.2017
I have put these strings on my Stratocaster, Eric Clapton signature, because I found it's sound too bright. I was very surprised, the sound of my strat has mellowed out but remains plenty articulate- I really dig the sound I get with these strings. The string tension is somewhat higher but I didn't have to adjust my setup and eventhough the tension is higher these strings play very smooth! Also, i read on the net that some people say you can't play rock or metal with these but that's not true, yes they sound different but I find these very versatile! Yup, you've guessed it, I've become a fan and will be putting these on all of my guitars!!
I have put these strings on my Stratocaster, Eric Clapton signature, because I found it's sound too bright. I was very surprised, the sound of my strat has mellowed out but remains plenty articulate- I really dig the sound I get with these strings. The string tension is somewhat higher but I didn't have to adjust my setup and eventhough the tension is higher these
I have put these strings on my Stratocaster, Eric Clapton signature, because I found it's sound too bright. I was very surprised, the sound of my strat has mellowed out but remains plenty articulate- I really dig the sound I get with these strings. The string tension is somewhat higher but I didn't have to adjust my setup and eventhough the tension is higher these strings play very smooth! Also, i read on the net that some people say you can't play rock or metal with these but that's not true, yes they sound different but I find these very versatile! Yup, you've guessed it, I've become a fan and will be putting these on all of my guitars!!
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Expensive, but worth it
bobheff 12.10.2020
I love the feel and sound of Thomastik flat-wound strings on an archtop guitar. They're a bit expensive, as strings go, but they seem to last a long time and are, as far as I'm concerned, worth it.
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