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Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings, Flexible-Core MA540FX Light 92/8 Phosphor Bronze
Brand | MARTIN |
String Gauge | .012 |
Color | Phosphor Bronze |
Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
About this item
- PROFESSIONAL GUITAR STRINGS: Discover your guitar’s true voice. These strings feature a lighter-gauge version of our Superior Performance core wire combined with heavier wrap wire to deliver a full and balanced tone with increased playability. They’re available in extra-light, custom light, light, and medium gauges.
- HIGH-QUALITY DESIGN: Made from 92/8 phosphor bronze, these acoustic strings feature top-quality bronzed-steel core wire and bronze wrap wire. They provide increased flex with huge bends and less finger fatigue, making them perfect for beginners.
- FLEXIBLE CORE: Best for rigorous practice and performance, our phosphor bronze strings are ideal for finger-style playing and note bending. If you have finger fatigue after playing or wish bending notes was easier, these lighter-gauge strings are the solution.
- 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. Light-gauge strings have a lighter, shiny sound that gives an airy volume and are great for smaller-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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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Brightness | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Longevity | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.1 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.9 | — |
For beginners | — | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | — |
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instrument | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar |
string gauge | 0.01 | Light | Light | Light | Light | Light |
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.2 x 0.56 x 4.2 inches |
ASIN | B0029SYO0S |
Item model number | MA540FX |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,696 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #47 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 13, 2009 |
Color Name | Phosphor Bronze |
String Gauge | .012 |
String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | Light, 92/8, Phos Bronze |
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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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Customers like the quality, flexibility, sound quality and ease of use of the musical instrument strings. They mention that the strings are fantastic, more flexible and good for bending on acoustic guitar. They appreciate the value, and performance. Opinions are mixed on comfort and durability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the strings. They say the tone is downright amazing, the tones just ring out, and they're very solid sounding. Some customers also mention that the silk and steel strings are great for reducing noise from fingering while playing live.
"...I think they were Martin PB mediums. They sounded great, but I thought they were a tad high on tension and thickness...." Read more
"...All of this combined with the Martin strings gives me a tone that sounds great when playing live or recording." Read more
"This was my first set of Martin strings. I love the way they sound. Very rich and easy to play and bend. Not super durable...." Read more
"...buy again as they do make a huge difference in playability and comfort and sound" Read more
Customers like the quality of the strings. They say that they are the greatest strings in the world, an impeccable professional guitar, and are fantastic. They also say that the strings are outstanding even with age, and that the product is top of the line.
"...Stringing them was a breeze as I could right away tell they were thinner and more flexible than the original strings...." Read more
"...Found these that makes playing easy and cheap. Great strings." Read more
"...The guitar is an impeccable professional guitar for sure. Having said that, I put a set of these and liked them fairly well...." Read more
"I don't write many reviews but these strings are so amazing that here I am...." Read more
Customers generally find the strings easy to use. They mention that they are perfect for finger style play, have a great response, and are long-lasting. This makes them perfect for longer periods of time of play.
"...They also retain the guitar's natural sound profile, so playing is still a pleasure...." Read more
"...I love the way they sound. Very rich and easy to play and bend. Not super durable...." Read more
"...I will buy again as they do make a huge difference in playability and comfort and sound" Read more
"...of pure steel, but they're darn close ... and they're still easy on my old fingers :-)" Read more
Customers find the value of the strings to be excellent. They mention that the strings last for a long time and are a great deal for the price.
"...Great value!" Read more
"...Found these that makes playing easy and cheap. Great strings." Read more
"...But, even if they don't last as long as Elixirs, they're so much cheaper and sound so much better that I'm more than happy to change them a little..." Read more
"These strings sound great and are at an affordable price.... I really like the fact I can get these strings in different sizes, delivered Amazon..." Read more
Customers like the flexibility of the musical instrument strings. They say that the strings are very solid sounding and can be bent very well, but you need good finger strength. They also mention that the string is thinner and more flexible than the original strings, and that they are good for bending on acoustic guitar.
"...them was a breeze as I could right away tell they were thinner and more flexible than the original strings...." Read more
"...I love the way they sound. Very rich and easy to play and bend. Not super durable...." Read more
"...It does take some adjustment at first because they are so flexible, but stick with it...." Read more
"...Very solid sounding and you can bend them very well, but you need good finger pressure to get the beautiful sound they deliver...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the strings. They say that they are excellent, work well, and are worth a try. Some customers also mention that the strings are good for practice and are a little easier to bend.
"...For the price, these are worth a try and I have no regrets, especially as practice strings!..." Read more
"...Having said that, I put a set of these and liked them fairly well. I usually change strings every two weeks, but I didn't this time...." Read more
"Used on a back pack guitar I built - worked well, took some of the timmyness away" Read more
"...They are worth a try." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the strings. Some mention that they are long-lasting, offer significantly more sustain, and stand up to hard playing. However, others say that they wouldn't last the way they play and broke on day one.
"...Great tone, great sustain, and easy on the fingers. Give them a try. You'll love them!" Read more
"...Very rich and easy to play and bend. Not super durable. Two broke on day one (the 5th and 6th), but I may have clipped them poorly...." Read more
"...Beautiful tone and longevity. The strings have a very pleasinggold tone appearance even the unwound strings...." Read more
"...They also lasted a good 3 months before needing changed ( I play more electric guitar). Very pleased" Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the strings. Some mention that they feel great and have an excellent soft hand, while others say that they are a tad high on tension and thickness and feel stiff.
"...The 2.0 are great no question but these deliver much softer touch...." Read more
"...They sounded great, but I thought they were a tad high on tension and thickness. I play electric too so I prefer slightly lighter strings...." Read more
"These strings have an excellent "soft" hand, similar to Savarez Argentines, and work perfectly for fingerpicking my old Martin M-38 sans fingerpicks...." Read more
"I really like these. They feel amazing. Sound bright and they’ve been on the guitar a couple of weeks and still have the sizzle...." Read more
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I have a Martin Custom D (I believe it's basically a D-15 with a spruce top) that I bought a couple years ago as my lifetime guitar. I haven't even changed the strings on it yet, but they were getting old and grungy so it was time. I think they were Martin PB mediums. They sounded great, but I thought they were a tad high on tension and thickness. I play electric too so I prefer slightly lighter strings.
I decided to give these Silk and Phosphor custom 11 Martins a try. Stringing them was a breeze as I could right away tell they were thinner and more flexible than the original strings. I could tell right away my Custom D lost plenty of volume. From the first chord I finger picked, I was a bit disappointed in the loss of volume and presence. I would be embarrassed to play my guitar in a bluegrass jam with these strings.
On the other hand, for practicing around the house and fingerpicking, they are pretty dreamy. I would imagine to move up to the next gauge in these silk and phosphors would help bring up the volume a good bit. They also retain the guitar's natural sound profile, so playing is still a pleasure. The bass is drastically reduced but the mids and treble tones are still there. The guitar has lost some of that signature Martin ring and bass , but I know I can always get it back if I swap back to regular PBs. These strings definitely make my Martin sound a bit more like a Taylor strung with Elixirs, if anyone is interested, which I know most will not be. But it's good to know I can experiment and get different sounds out of the same guitar. For the price, these are worth a try and I have no regrets, especially as practice strings!
Just thought I'd update this review: as these strings aged , they actually got better. I swapped them off my Custom D and onto a Martin OM-15. They lost any brightness but they still have a great fundamental tone. They sound close to Martin monel strings now. I still love them and they're getting dark with age but still ring true and sound amazing. Great value!
I will buy again as they do make a huge difference in playability and comfort and sound