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Thomastik KR116 Ropecore Flatwound 16/39
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The Thomastik-Infeld KR116 Classic N Rope Core set is a revolutionary hybrid string set engineered specifically to bring acoustic projection, brilliant sustain, and smooth playability to classical and nylon-string guitars. Handcrafted in Vienna, this light .016–.039 set pairs highly flexible steel rope cores with nylon tape wound trebles and silver-plated copper flatwound basses, keeping overall playing tension perfectly matched to standard classical guitar tolerances.
Designed for concert performers, fingerstyle guitarists, and folk musicians across Australia, the KR116 delivers a rich, acoustic-like punch without placing structural strain on traditional classical fan bracing, tie-block bridges, or neck joints. The precision flatwound surface virtually eliminates finger squeak and fretwear while providing smooth position shifts and a warm, organic fundamental voice with singing harmonic clarity.
Features
- Innovative hybrid rope core string set engineered specifically for classical and nylon-string guitars
- Highly flexible steel rope core architecture delivers low, balanced classical playing tension
- Safe for traditional classical guitar construction, bridges, and fan bracing
- Nylon tape wound treble strings (E, B, G) deliver brilliant acoustic-style clarity, smooth tactile feel, and zero finger squeak
- Silver-plated copper flatwound bass strings (D, A, E) produce warm fundamental thump and rich harmonic resonance
- Polished flat surface minimizes finger noise, hand friction, and fretboard wear
- Light gauge configuration (.016 - .039) designed for effortless fingerstyle comping and articulate lead playing
Specs
- Model: KR116 (DTKR116)
- Instrument: Classical Guitar / Nylon-String Acoustic
- Series: Classic N Rope Core
- Set Type: 6-String Classical / Acoustic Hybrid Set
- Gauge Range: Light (.016 - .039)
- Number of Strings: 6
- Core Material: Highly Flexible Steel Rope Core
- Treble Construction: Nylon Tape Flatwound on Rope Core
- Bass Winding: Silver-Plated Copper Flatwound on Rope Core
- Total Set Tension: 40.10 kg / 88.00 lb
- Origin: Made in Austria
String Specifications
- E String (1st) – DTKN16: Rope core, nylon tape wound, 0.016" (0.40 mm) gauge, 7.40 kg / 16.30 lb tension
- B String (2nd) – DTKN24: Rope core, nylon tape wound, 0.024" (0.60 mm) gauge, 6.60 kg / 14.50 lb tension
- G String (3rd) – DTKN25: Rope core, nylon tape wound, 0.025" (0.63 mm) gauge, 6.40 kg / 14.00 lb tension
- D String (4th) – DTKR23: Rope core, silver-plated copper flatwound, 0.023" (0.58 mm) gauge, 6.50 kg / 14.20 lb tension
- A String (5th) – DTKR31: Rope core, silver-plated copper flatwound, 0.031" (0.80 mm) gauge, 6.60 kg / 14.50 lb tension
- E String (6th) – DTKR39: Rope core, silver-plated copper flatwound, 0.039" (1.00 mm) gauge, 6.60 kg / 14.50 lb tension
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