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String Gauge	Light
Color	Custom Light
Instrument	Acoustic Guitar
String Material Type	Bronze

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PROFESSIONAL GUITAR STRINGS: Discover your guitar’s true voice. These strings are designed with higher tensile strength and tin-plated core wire to enable a full and balanced tone, a quicker response, and an increased tuning stability. They’re available in extra light, custom light, light, and medium gauges.
HIGH-QUALITY DESIGN: Made from 80/20 bronze, these acoustic strings feature top-quality bronzed-steel core wire and bronze wrap wire. At first, the sound is a bright, punchy attack. It quickly mellows out as you play, making this pack ideal for bluegrass players.
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: Best for rigorous practice and performance, our acoustic guitar strings can be used for fingerpicking and flat-picking. If you have finger fatigue after playing or wish bending notes was easier, try a lighter string gauge.
VERSATILE STRINGS: String gauge is an important part of getting the best sound out of your guitar. We recommend using only our extra-light through medium-gauge strings on our guitars. Medium-gauge strings deliver more volume and are perfect for larger-bodied guitars.
THE TONE YOU DESERVE: For every handmade element we craft, we never forget why we do it: to help you set your creativity free. You’ll find a wide range of Martin strings that fit your instrument and playing style. Enjoy incredible tone, no matter what you play.

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Item Weight

1.06 ounces

Product Dimensions

4.5 x 5.75 x 5.5 inches

Country of Origin

Mexico

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B07GTGW6SX

Item model number

41Y18MA175

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4.7 11,466 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

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#83 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#7 in Acoustic Guitar Strings

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Date First Available

September 21, 2018

Color Name

Custom Light

String Gauge

Light

String Material

Bronze

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Material Type

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We offer extra light acoustic-guitar strings to heavy- and medium-gauge guitar strings.

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	Authentic Acoustic Marquis	Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core	Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0	Authentic Acoustic SP (Superior Performance)

Customer Reviews	1,569	524	1,319	11,466
Price	$8.99	$7.99	$13.49	$7.49
Product Description	Silk-wrapped ends to protect the bridge	Increased flex for huge bends and less finger fatigue	Significantly extended life with uncompromised tone and feel	Body, projection, and increased tuning stability
Best for	Fine or vintage instruments	Beginners and finger-style playing	Players who don’t change strings often	Rigorous practice and performance
Features	Soft silk wrap to prevent wear and tear; added thickness to secure bridge pins	Lighter version of our SP core wire with heavier wrap wire; full and balanced tone with increased playability	Patented anticorrosion treatment; core and wrap wire protection	Higher tensile strength and tin-plated core wire; balanced tone and quicker response
String Materials Available	80/20 Bronze 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Silk & Steel	Silk & Phosphor Phosphor Bronze	80/20 Bronze 92/8 Phosphor Bronze	80/20 Bronze 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Silk & Steel Bass
String Gauges Available	Extra Light Custom Light Light Medium Extra Light 12-String Custom	Custom Custom Light Medium Extra Light 12-String Light Tommy’s Choice	Extra Light Custom Light Light Medium Extra Light 12-String	Extra Light Custom Light Light Light/Medium Medium Extra Light 12-String Light 12-String Bluegrass Custom

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Customer Ratings	4.711,466	5.03	4.79,189	4.8776	4.71,319	4.8776
Value for money	4.5	—	4.5	4.9	4.0	4.9
Brightness	4.5	—	4.4	4.6	4.3	4.6
Longevity	4.3	—	4.3	4.3	4.1	4.3
For beginners	4.1	—	4.4	4.7	4.1	4.7
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instrument	Acoustic Guitar	—	Acoustic Guitar	Acoustic Guitar	Acoustic Guitar	Acoustic Guitar
string gauge	Light	Medium	Light	Light	Light	Light

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Customers like the quality, brightness, playability, value, and comfort of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they're durable, bright, and easy to play. That said, they appreciate the sound quality, and ease of installation.

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201 customers mention166 positive35 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are durable, hold a good sustain, and last about like most strings. Some say that the strings are an honest pack of strings that work very well.

"...than I usually go with, a little brighter than I thought but hold a good sustain, and sound great when I'm playing. Good bang for your buck...." Read more

"It was good fit. Good guitar strings" Read more

"This is all I have ever used on my Martin Acoustic guitar. Great strings" Read more

"great strings. pleased" Read more

157 customers mention139 positive18 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the strings. They say the trebles sound wonderful, and the bass notes are warm. They also say the strings consistently provide a tonal depth that complements the LX1's. Some customers mention that the higher strings didn't pop too loud and the lows weren't out of place or separate from the others. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound and feel of the product.

"...I gave it a refresh and used these Martin strings. They sound amazing and are easy to play. You can't go wrong with anything Martin!" Read more

"...little brighter than I thought but hold a good sustain, and sound great when I'm playing. Good bang for your buck. Will buy again." Read more

"Love the sound from these strings" Read more

"They made the guitar very nice, I would buy them again." Read more

74 customers mention71 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are decent strings for the money, great quality for the price, and a great buy.

"...Good bang for your buck. Will buy again." Read more

"...These have the best sound and amazon has a good price." Read more

"These are great quality for the price. Easy to install and great sound!" Read more

"Great price" Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to play and bend. They say they're perfect for everyone from beginners to pros and sound great.

"...They sound amazing and are easy to play. You can't go wrong with anything Martin!" Read more

"...they are easier to play than the straight up light gage. but that comes with longevity issue ...." Read more

"...These strings offer a remarkable blend of playability and longevity. From the first strum, I noticed an improvement in both volume and sustain...." Read more

"...I also think, as Martin claims on the pack, that the playability of the strings is great. They're very easy to depress on the fret. They feel nice...." Read more

20 customers mention17 positive3 negative

Customers like the brightness of the strings. For example, they mention they're clear, make the guitar brighter, and retain their brightness. Some say the strings are extra light and light on their fingers.

"Makes guitar brighter" Read more

"...They have nice brightness in the trebles, and warm bass notes. They last about like most strings...." Read more

"...Nice, clear sound with plenty of bottom and bright top end. These are extra lights so they do play a little easier than what the guitar came with...." Read more

"...If I could describe these in 1 word, they are Bright. These are great strings, but wont last long...." Read more

20 customers mention17 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention they feel nice, are soft touch, and easy on their fingers. Some say that they have a mellow, even tone that gives a sort of natural compression.

"...Their mellow, even tone gives a sort of natural compression to the strings which makes each string very smooth when formed into a chord...." Read more

"...strings and I decided to go lighter and they sound great and very comfortable to play." Read more

"...They are better if you let them settle a bit. Nice feel and good tone/projection...." Read more

"Took about 10 days to sync in, great feel and sound. Recommend." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to install. They mention that they fit perfectly, are packaged perfectly for anyone to install, and sound great. Some say that the strings are easy to cord, string, and play.

"These are great quality for the price. Easy to install and great sound!" Read more

"Easy to string, wear well and nice playability." Read more

"...They easy to plan, last a fair amount of time and keep their sound if they're regularly cleaned when the player cleans the neck with a cloth" Read more

"Easy Install Good Quality And Sound" Read more

10 customers mention5 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the tuning of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they not only stay in tune, but they tune up very nicely. They mention that the strings pick up on mids and highs well, but lack a little on the bass side. That said, others say that they won't stay in tun and are constantly out of tune.

"...to one another and they not only stay in tune, but they tune up very nicely. The octaves sound good together...." Read more

"...They will not stay in tune on any guitar I’ve put them on and they feel terrible. I can’t believe these are Martin strings. I’ve been ripped off." Read more

"...After some stretching, they stayed in tune nicely. Would recommend!" Read more

"...Now the Cons:1.These strings are just too flimsy, they dont resonate .2...." Read more

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Jt Shepherd

Wonderful tone

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024

Size: Custom Light 11-52, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

Well it was kinda an emergency when I bought these, had a gig on Friday night, it was Wednesday night I was going through our song list and tuning up, then twang there went the g string. Order another set right away as I knew I wouldn't have time to swung by a local store. Anyways, different than I usually go with, a little brighter than I thought but hold a good sustain, and sound great when I'm playing. Good bang for your buck. Will buy again.

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Gary A Grabowski

Great Acoustic Guitar Strings!

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024

Size: Custom Light 11-52, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

I just started playing guitar again after 40+ years. I have an old acoustic guitar that is 50 years old and was tired. I gave it a refresh and used these Martin strings. They sound amazing and are easy to play. You can't go wrong with anything Martin!

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Timothy Shore

Pretty Good Strings

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024

Size: Light 12-54, 80/20, HT Bronze (3-pack)Verified Purchase

These work pretty well but did not last as long as I had hoped . they are easier to play than the straight up light gage. but that comes with longevity issue . not disappointed but im not going to purchase them again

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mike bastiat

Very balanced, mellow strings, but not too dull.

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021

Size: Bluegrass 12-56, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

I bought the 12's, bluegrass series, looking for a set of strings to serve as bluegrass strings.

As far as what Martin claims, I think they're an honest pack of strings. One claim of theirs is staying in tune. Here I think they are superb. The strings seem to have an amazing relation to one another and they not only stay in tune, but they tune up very nicely. The octaves sound good together.

Initially, I thought they seemed dull compared to other strings, but then I kind of preferred that they werent too loud or piercing. Other strings sound too bright at first sometimes, such that you want to break them in or get them dirty, even. These actually sound very balanced out of the pack. One might wish for a tad bit more oomph to them, but at least it is not overdone. They ebb on the smooth side, which sounds good.

I think they would be very good as bluegrass rhythm strings, or even for the general strummer and songwriter.

Their mellow, even tone gives a sort of natural compression to the strings which makes each string very smooth when formed into a chord. Everything sounds very coherent and together. The high strings aren't too snappy or loud and this makes for very nice chord tone.

Since guitar is very much so a rhythm instrument in bluegrass, this would make them very appropriate strings for the style they claim to cater to.

I also think, as Martin claims on the pack, that the playability of the strings is great. They're very easy to depress on the fret. They feel nice. No weird coating or nothing.

The only negative I would give them is an unfair one, since these are intended as bluegrass strings: I dont think they're the best for single-note, blues style guitar. Here, the strings sound a little weak, and D'Addarios would probably serve the acoustic blues player better. They dont really have enough focus and volume as single strings and make them come up a little short if one will be playing single note styles outside of bluegrass flatpicking.

However, they do bend quite good. I just think the tone is a tad weak for single note blues. Again, they really shine when playing chords.

But not all is lost on single note stuff. Bluegrass guitar after all has incorporated lead breaks for over a half a century now, and the strings are well suited for flatpicking and bouncing around the fret board. They have a nice flexibility that allows them to be fretted quite easily. For the bluegrass style, the strings sound fine as single notes.

The tone for fingerstyle grew on me. At first I thought it seemed weak. I usually like a lot of bright volume for my finger picking chords. These were at least different in that regard. But then it seemed quite even once again. No higher strings popped too loud and the lows weren't out of place or separate from the rest of the strings.

We'll see how long they last. These are first impressions.

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Dustin Spires

Great tone on Little Martin

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023

Size: Medium 13-56, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

The search for the perfect strings for my Little Martin LX1 led me to the Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings - Superior Performance Medium, and I'm thrilled to say they have exceeded my expectations in every way.

The medium gauge strikes a perfect balance on the Little Martin, delivering a full-bodied sound that is surprisingly warm for a travel-size guitar. Whether strumming or fingerpicking, these strings consistently provide a tonal depth that complements the LX1's smaller body exceptionally well.

These strings offer a remarkable blend of playability and longevity. From the first strum, I noticed an improvement in both volume and sustain. The strings respond beautifully to subtle nuances in playing, making the Little Martin LX1 feel like a much larger instrument. Even after hours of play, the strings maintain their responsiveness and tone, a testament to their durability and consistent performance.

For those who own travel-size guitars like the Little Martin LX1, these strings are a perfect match. They enhance the natural characteristics of the smaller body, providing a warm and resonant sound that defies the guitar's compact size. Whether you're strumming by the campfire or playing in a more intimate setting, the Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings bring out the best in the Little Martin.

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Daphne

Nice!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024

Size: Custom Light 11-52, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

These are great quality for the price. Easy to install and great sound!

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John W.

Martin guitar strings

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

Size: Extra Light 10-47, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

This is all I have ever used on my Martin Acoustic guitar. Great strings

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larry winch

Sounds great

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

Size: Light 12-54, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

Love the sound from these strings

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Nick

wonderful !

Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2024

Size: Extra Light 10-47, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

Top of the line strings deep sound easy to bend and great quality.

StimpCo.

Love it

Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2024

Size: Light 12-54, 80/20, HT Bronze (3-pack)Verified Purchase

Favourite acoustic strings

Berto P.

Excelentes cuerdas

Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2024

Size: Light 12-54, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

Ya llevo unos 2 meses con estas cuerdas y no han perdido su sonido. No han presentado indicios de óxido o desgaste, y eso que le doy bastante uso.

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Nicelli

Bem embaladas

Reviewed in Brazil on December 12, 2023

Size: Custom Light 11-52, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

Agora só falta testar no instrumento pra ver a qualidade do som e durabilidade.

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Wagner

Mais pesada do que parece

Reviewed in Brazil on October 3, 2023

Size: Extra Light 10-47, 80/20, HT BronzeVerified Purchase

Possui um timbre bonito, porém ao toque, parece mais espessa do que indicado, muito similar a uma 0.11 ou 0.12

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