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Martin Ukulele Strings M630, Baritone-Gauge Fluorocarbon Ukulele Strings
Brand | MARTIN |
String Gauge | Light |
Color | Clear |
Instrument | Ukulele |
String Material Type | Nylon |
About this item
- SMALL AND MIGHTY: Martin's ukulele strings offer an easy playing feel, excellent tuning stability, and a warm and clear tone. Made from fluorocarbon, these are high-quality accessories that will help any ukulele player produce their best sound.
- TRUE TONE: The high-tensile fluorocarbon holds tuning longer and improves harmonic output for consistent true tone. Experience the true tone of your instrument with Martin Ukulele Strings.
- STRING SOUNDS: This pack of ukulele strings will help every ukulele player get their best sound—beginner or touring musician. Add this pack of professional-grade strings to your studio gear or traveling bag so you can get the best sound from your instruments.
- BARITONE UKULELE STRINGS: These are high-quality acoustic ukulele strings that brighten the natural tuning of your instrument, including tenor, mid-tones, and bass. They feature a tension of 44.
- MARTIN UKULELE: With Martin's Fluorocarbon Ukulele Strings, you get a total set of strings designed for performance and playability. Martin guitars and accessories remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone.
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches |
ASIN | B0002CZVZU |
Item model number | M630 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,185 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #4 in Ukulele Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
Color Name | Clear |
String Gauge | Light |
String Material | Nylon |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | Baritone |
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Product Description
Martin's Ukulele Strings provide an easy playing feel, excellent tuning stability, and a consistent, clear tone. Made from clear fluorocarbon, these strings are light enough to strum and pick easily but strong enough to hold tunings. Designed to produce a warm, mellow tone, these baritone-gauge strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability so your ukulele can stand up to rigorous practice and performance schedules. This pack of professional-grade strings will last through long sing-alongs, late-night practice sessions, and plenty of performances. It's an ultra-reliable set of strings that you can take on tour or keep in the studio. Whether you're a beginner or professional musician, this set of ukulele strings will help you play to your potential. Lead a sing-along around the campfire or provide the background music while the sun sets at the beach. With these ukulele strings, you'll be able to play to your heart's content.
With this pack, you'll receive 4 baritone-gauge ukulele strings designed for optimal playing performance. The E string measures 0.0220", the B string measures 0.0251", the G string measures 0.0340", and the D string measures 0.0350". This total set of ukulele strings features a tension of 44, making it easy to get a warm, mellow tone with an ultra-flexible feel.
Martin Guitar has been producing high-quality, musician-choice instruments and accessories since 1833. The Martin Fluorocarbon Ukulele Strings are the real deal—not an imitation. Discover your instrument's true voice with this professional-grade string pack.
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Sheerness | 4.4 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
Comfort | 4.4 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | — |
Sturdiness | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | omaJimmya | Oasisinc | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
instrument | Ukulele | Bass Guitar, Ukulele | Ukulele | Ukulele | Ukulele | Ukulele |
string gauge | Light | — | — | Light | Custom | — |
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Customers like the brightness, ease of installation, tuning, and comfort of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that the tone is bright and clear, it stays in tune very well, and that the strings are very comfortable to play. They appreciate the value, quality, and sound quality. That said, some complain about the fit.
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Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they're great, excellent, and a good universal string. Some mention that the strings resonate with the body with a very warm tone. They are responsive and good for strumming.
"...the Aquila is bright, happy, and bouncy sounding that is really good for strumming, I feel like they aren't really suited for the smaller size..." Read more
"...I think the Martin fluorocarbon strings give me more detail and just as much volume as the Aquilas. The Martin strings also break-in faster...." Read more
"I'm a big fan of fluorocarbon ukulele strings and Martin M600s are very good, I’ve used them on both vintage and contemporary ukuleles...." Read more
"...I like them because the D and G strings are not wound. I believe this gives the instrument a more even sound overall...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a wonderful sound, great intonation, and great tone. Some say that the strings are easy on the fingers and make their little uke sing.
"...Sure, the Aquila is bright, happy, and bouncy sounding that is really good for strumming, I feel like they aren't really suited for the smaller size..." Read more
"...The sound is superb, and the price is right." Read more
"...I like the loud bright clear sound and bought a new set when the originals wore out...." Read more
"Got this for a Kala Waterman uke. Sound and feel great." Read more
Customers find the value of the strings to be good. They say they are reasonable priced, and a good low-cost replacement. Some mention that the strings last a long time and are of good quality.
"...The sound is superb, and the price is right." Read more
"...are all the rage for ukuleles right now and Martin strings are a cheap and easy way to try out fluorocarbons...." Read more
"...Tension is a bit stiffer than the nylguts I had on. Price is really great for such a quality flourocarbon set." Read more
"...These also are among the most inexpensive that I've tried. So 5 stars!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that the tone is bright and clear, with better resonating qualities than other brands. Some appreciate the crystal clear look of the strings.
"...I have fallen in love with ukulele all over again. Sure, the Aquila is bright, happy, and bouncy sounding that is really good for strumming, I feel..." Read more
"Gave my dark sounding ukulele a lot more clarity, brightness and projection. Seem to hold tune fine...." Read more
"...my rant is over... the remaining 3 strings DO sound really nice... super clear... made me think of bells, but not bells, if that makes any sense...." Read more
"...They have a nice warm tone, they give me that happy stereotypical ukulele sound that I love...." Read more
Customers like the tuning of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they stay in tune very well, maintain tuning better than their originals, and keep really close tune during downtimes. Some say the strings are hard to tune, but overall, they're happy with the sound and performance.
"...Tuning and playability have also improved, just as with the Pono. I must sound like I work for Martin but swear I don't...." Read more
"...Sure, some of the synthetic gut strings don’t fray and last forever. But it comes at a cost, including warmth of sound and supple feel...." Read more
"...Seem to hold tune fine. Tension is a bit stiffer than the nylguts I had on. Price is really great for such a quality flourocarbon set." Read more
"I put these on a cheap uke for my granddaughter.Flurocarbon should stay in tune well because it doesn't stretch as much as other..." Read more
Customers find the strings very comfortable to play, and say they have a soft feel. They also appreciate the thinness and ease of finger movement.
"...These are thinner and lighter and easier on my fingers than the thick nylon Aquila strings that are standard on many mid-priced ukuleles...." Read more
"...the best tone and timbre for this particular uke as well as the right feel. These also are among the most inexpensive that I've tried. So 5 stars!" Read more
"...I think they are softer on the fingers especially for me as a beginner...." Read more
"...They sounded good and felt good tho.I got these to replace the stock strings in my Enya Nova Mini...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the musical instrument strings to be easy. They mention that the strings are simple and easy to install. Some say that the product is a cheap and easy way to try out fluorocarbons.
"...ukuleles right now and Martin strings are a cheap and easy way to try out fluorocarbons...." Read more
"...strings for the first time, this packaging made it simple and straight-forward...." Read more
"...They are easy on the fingers and make my little uke sing. Nice tone and resonance. Will definitely buy more for my other ukes." Read more
"...They were easy to install; there was plenty of length for me to figure out what to do my first time...." Read more
Customers find the length of the musical instrument strings to be too short. They say the strings are too small for their concert and keep breaking. Some reviewers also mention that the diameter of the strings is very similar.
"Like other reviewers have mentioned, Martin is a bit skimpy with the length of string...." Read more
"...these are barely long enough to reach the 2nd and 3rd string tuners my concert ukuleles. How much would it cost Martin to add just 2 inches?..." Read more
"Perfect fit exactly what I wanted and price was for 2 sets!!!" Read more
"...I have a couple of nits. One is that they weren't exactly generous with the length...." Read more
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Now my novel of a review begins. It is a story filled with discovery, love, bad decisions, regret, hope, reunion, a happy ending, and opens up for the unknown future. I hope you read it all, because I kind of have gone from a total ukulele noob to kind of a more knowledgeable and experience player, and I hope that my review will give you some insight into your own preference of strings.
My first ukulele was a cheap Makala MK-P. It was $47 from Austin Bazaar fulfilled by Amazon. I knew that factory strings on this uke was terrible, and ordered a separate set of strings with it. From what I've researched online, people everywhere rave about the Aquila strings. However, being a cheapo, I got this Martin M600s because it is almost half the price of a set of Aquila. Since the order was over $25, the Martins qualified as an "add-on" item.
I loved my Makala - it played perfect, and with the M600 strings it had a wonderfully sweet, bright, and clear sound, despite being all laminate.
Fast forward 1 months - I now own 3 more ukes: Kala ASLAS (Solid lacewood with solid spruce top), Kala GACT (golden acacia concert travel/thinline), Pono MS (mahogany soprano). With two more on the way: Kala Solid Acacia Tenor, Islander Acacia Tenor. I bought all these from HMS - the Kalas all came with Aquila strings and HMS offers an extra set at discounted price that I usually get. So I have a bunch of Aquila strings.
The above paragraph basically leads to - now all my ukuleles are strung with Aquilas, as most every online sources I have researched praised Aquilas as "the strings to have", and you don't really see much said about these Martin strings. (Aquila and Worth seem to be what everyone talks about on UU and other sites). I have discarded my Martin strings, and got rid of my first ukulele, the Makala Pineapple, as I had better ukes, and thought I had better strings.
However, I felt like my ukuleles weren't playing the sounds that I want or sound the way I thought they'd sound (except my Kala soprano with solid spruce top, that thing is bright as duck)I also felt that they weren't really good with finger picking or classical solos - the nylgut-esque material of the Aquila kind of sticks to your hands, or is easy to get caught in your fingernails if you are a fingernail picker (like a classical guitarist, which I am not because I dislike long grey nasty fingernails, no offense). Still, I blamed the fault to my lack of skills and perhaps improper ukulele setup, because, well, Aquila is like ukulele string god.
Recently, I decided to purchase more Martin strings to put on my Kala ASLAS, because Aquila + solid spruce top + soprano size = ear piercing high shrill sound. Since Amazon sells M600 as "add-on" items, I bought a ukulele song book + 3 sets of these martins.
Long story short: I have just now restrung all my soprano ukues with these Martin M600s, and THEY ARE FANTASTIC. I have fallen in love with ukulele all over again. Sure, the Aquila is bright, happy, and bouncy sounding that is really good for strumming, I feel like they aren't really suited for the smaller size ukes (soprano and perhaps even concert). One of the things I felt was that my concert sounded more clear and pure, with each string singing beautifully when strummed, and that sopranos sounded muddy in comparison. I thought it was just the difference between the two sizes. HOWEVER, with the M600s, my sopranos sound MUCH better. When strummed you can feel and hear each string contributing to the overarching harmony. It is truly beautiful. Also, these clear nylon strings have made arpeggios and classicals much easier and pleasurable to play. Also they sound better.
With the M600 my ukes have lost a bit of the bounciness that the Aquila gives. However, they were already very uke-sounding ukuleles to begin with, now they sound much more balanced. Below you will find what I thought about the M600 on my ukes:
Pono Mahogany Soprano:
To be honest, I was really disappointed with this Pono when first got it, and I expected the most of it out of the three I have, because Kala is just a cheap brand made in China. Pono is still made in China, but they have their own factory (Kala shares factory space with Lanikai and many other uke makers), own training and culture, and they are all inspected and set up in Hawaii at the Koolau factory. However, there was nothing special with the sound - with stock strings it sounded dead, and with Aquilas it sounds bouncy and bright but not as fun as the Kala soprano.
With the M600, I can finally understand why mahogany soprano ukuleles were so so so popular back then. The factory strings really muted out the sweet and docile tone, while the Aquila strings overrode the tone with its own bright bouncy sound. However, with the M600 everything is balanced and nice. I can really hear the wood sing!
Putting M600 on my Pono also took care of some weird issues I had with tuning and buzzing. Now the friction tuners work wonderfully and I actually love them now (before the M600s, I was ready to swear off of friction tuner ukes for the rest of my life). The pono now strums and picks beautifully, sounding sweet and clear as ever.
Kala Soprano Lacewood:
It is now less edgy, THANK GOODNESS! This uke sounded so bright that videos of it causes my speakers to buzz. Now it still have that hard, clear spruce tone, minus the over-bounciness and edginess. It is still a bit bright, but compliments the mellow Pono perfectly.
Tuning and playability have also improved, just as with the Pono. I must sound like I work for Martin but swear I don't. With the Kala I always had problem with the E string staying in tune (even took apart the friction tuners, put together and restrung, and tightened the screw). However, after restrung with M600 it has stayed in tune since!
Anyway, these are awesome. Aquilas are over-used everywhere now and I think people are realize it is just a hype. Aquila strings really make lower end ukuleles sing, such as with the Makala Dolphine, that the bounciness works very well with the dolphine's plastic body. However, if you have a solid instrument, Aquila does not really add much to it. Even my Makala Pineapple, now that I think about it - I had so much fun with it BECAUSE it was strung with the martins! After I got my other ukes (remember, they came with extra sets of Aquilas), I restrung my Makala with the Aquilas, and quickly lost interest in the Makala.
The end.
Fluorocarbon strings are all the rage for ukuleles right now and Martin strings are a cheap and easy way to try out fluorocarbons. Other brands of fluorocarbons are somewhat more expensive as well as more difficult to buy, but the sound difference between Martins and the others is much more subtle than the difference between Martin and Aquila.
The Martin M600 strings are for soprano and concert ukuleles only. Tenor ukulele owners should buy Martin M620 strings instead. Martin M620 Ukulele Strings Fluorocarbon, Tenor
I took off one star because the two smallest strings were packaged in the wrong envelopes. The gauge of the G and A strings is very similar so it would be easy not to catch the error, but I read about it on a ukulele forum. It said that Martin had been informed of the mistake but hasn't corrected it. In the set I received, the G string was in the envelope Labeled A and the A string was in the envelope labeled G. Easy enough to correct if you know about it: holding the ukulele in playing position, the thinnest string (A) should be on the bottom and the next to thinnest string (G) should be on the top.