Thomastik "Plectrum" strings are too short

[nopedals]

> What is crazy about them?

Poor word choice on my part.

AC111 011p - .014p - .019f - .027f - .036f - .050w
AC112 .012p - 015p - .024f - .033w - .044w - .059w

Note the difference; the 12s have just one flat wound string (vs 3 on the 11s), and super heavy bottoms (59!). I tried them, and they did not work for me, but I should not speak for others. It does seem odd to me that they would have the same name, and be so dissimilar. Love the 11s.

[Rob MacKillop]

I never noticed that - thanks for the comparison. My initial intension was to opt for rounds over the flats I'd been using. How "acoustic" are the flats?

[rgiaccio]

Sorry Rob, I corrected my answer, 73 cm from tailpiece to nut.
Best,

Roberto

[Rob MacKillop]

That makes more sense :-)

[Rob MacKillop]

I've emailed the guitar tech at Thomastik, and will report back anything he says.

[Rob MacKillop]

I got a response saying the Plectrum strings were never intended for archtops, just steel-strung flattops. But they are developing a new phosphor-bronze string without the silk, which they'll send me for feedback. I'm pleased the guy responded, and I'll try out their new strings when available.

[snoskier63]

I have the Plectrum 12 - 59 on my Guild F-50 Jumbo, and they are without question the best acoustic strings I have ever used. Due to the construction of the strings the 59 feels more like a 52. T-I also makes a Spectrum acoustic string that goes from 12 - 54 which also have a silk inlay, so if one doesn't like the 59 E string the Spectrum set may be worth a try.

[s11141827]

I think they should extend the afterlength at the nut end so that these strings can also be used on an Archtop Guitar (Acoustic or Electric).

[citizenk74]

I think they should extend the afterlength at the nut end so that these strings can also be used on an Archtop Guitar (Acoustic or Electric).

[s11141827]

I have the Plectrum 12 - 59 on my Guild F-50 Jumbo, and they are without question the best acoustic strings I have ever used. Due to the construction of the strings the 59 feels more like a 52. T-I also makes a Spectrum acoustic string that goes from 12 - 54 which also have a silk inlay, so if one doesn't like the 59 E string the Spectrum set may be worth a try.

The Plectrum String Sets feel almost like Electric Guitar strings because they have Silk between the Core & Wrap wire which makes them easier to press down.

[Hammertone]

Quit yer whinin', tune down to Eb and throw a capo on at the first fret, sheesh.

[ArnoldSchoenberg]

So, I'm on the hunt for good-quality acoustic archtop strings...

A couple further options:
Flat wound
800L Jazz Tapes – Black Nylon Light 12-56

[s11141827]

They should make Special versions w/ an extended Length for Acoustic Archtop Guitars

[s11141827]

I've had the opposite issue which is putting Thomastik Jazz Swing Strings (mine are JS110 Extra Lights) on a Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (it's a Jasmine S35), & the Lowest String snapped right near the tuner when I was tuning it to pitch because I might not have installed it correctly. I guess these Thomastik Infeld String sets need to include instructions so people can install them properly & also see the Compatible Guitars they can be used on. I did some more research & it turns out that the Thomastik Infeld Jazz Swing Strings are actually designed for a different type of Acoustic/Electric guitar. They're designed specifically for Archtop Guitars because they have a greater length of string between the bridge & the tailpiece.If you look on the left side of the package, there's actually a picture of an Archtop Guitar, which suggests that they're built specifically for Archtop Guitars (both Acoustic & Electric). Hopefully they'll make a version for Flat Top Acoustic Guitars & Solid body Electric Guitars in the future.