12 best acoustic strings

Product description

From Martin: These strings are engineered with the performer in mind and they will always stand up to rigorous practice and performance schedules. We start with our highest tensile-strength core wire, then tin-plate it on all six strings for added corrosion resistance; because what you don’t see matters! When coupled with our highest quality wrap wire you get consistent true tone that you can count on song after song. Available in 80/20 Bronze and 92/8 Phosphor Bronze. Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings offer excellent tuning stability, corrosion resistance and great playability.

• This bundle includes three packs of Martin MA140 Authentic Acoustic SP 80/20 Bronze Light 12-54 strings

Product description

Benvo All-in-1 Guitar Accessory Guitar Repairing Kit Instrument Tool Kit 49 Pcs

Are you a guitar beginner or a pro guitar player? We all know that music calms our mind and brings more confidence and charm while getting more skills. Tired of going to the guitar stores and replacing strings which cost a lot of time and unnecessary money? Choose the Benvo acoustic tools kit and had all your problems about your precious instrument fixed!

A must have basic tool kit to set up and adjust acoustic guitars for guitar players, hobby guitarists and beginners.

High quality: All the guitar accessories are with very good quality, durable and cost effective. They are a nice combination for guitar starters, help to changing string much easier and sooner, these guitar tools can be very helpful to you.

Specification: 

Material: ABS, stainless steel 

Color: white, black, yellow, red, multicolor 

Package includes:

 1 x Guitar capo 

1 x 3 in 1 guitar string winder cutter and pin puller 

9 x Guitar picks in three size (random color)

12 x Guitar pins 

3 x Guitar strings

1 x Guitar pick holder (random color)

1x Guitar Bridge bone nut and bone saddle

5 x Bonus finger picks (random color)

1-year warranty

• 3 SETS SMOOTH AND BALANCED STRINGS- Package includes 3 sets of guitar strings, one gold set, one brass set and one multicolor set. Each string set contains 6 durable Replacement strings and each string is mathematically optimized for a balanced in size E-1st .012 inch/0.3mm; B-2nd .016inch/0.4mm; G-3rd .024inch/0.6mm; D-4th .032inch/0.81mm; A-5th .042inch/1.06mm; E-6th .053inch/1.34mm, affordable for guitar beginners to do exercise
• ULTIMATE GUITAR RESTRINGING TOOL-3 in 1 guitar string winder cutter and pin puller, high-quality peg winder fits mini, full and most bass size tuners, with built-in string cutter and integrated bridge pin puller for acoustic instruments, high quality guitar repair tool for comfortable use
• PREMIUM GUITAR CAPO- Stays in tune with a great intonation in all frets. Easily re-position between frets on stage with one hand, fits perfectly for Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Ukulele, Banjo, Folk Guitars and Mandolin, etc. Stable silicone pad will protect your instrument again scratches
• 3 THICKNESS GUITAR PICKS AND PORTABLE PICK HOLDER- Includes 9 pieces celluloid guitar picks, 3 thin (0.46mm), 3 medium(0.71mm) and 3 heavy(0.96mm) gauges, providing a natural feel and warm, fat tone. Also comes with one bonus pick holder, you can stick it to your guitar and keeps picks close at hand. 5 finger picks as bonus! ALL COMES IN RANDOM BEAUTIFUL COLORS
• GUITAR PINS & BONE BRIDGE SADDLE & BONE BRIDGE NUT-Comes with 12 pieces guitar pins (6 ivory and 6 black, made of ABS) and 2 pieces guitar bones, 1 bone nut and 1 bone saddle, fits for most acoustic guitar. One-year warranty if you ordered from Benvo Official!

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come in some sort of holder? What material
Answer:	No, the adapter costs extra. I can’t remember how much however.
Question:	Do the bridge pins fit a yamaha acoustic guitar? I read something about the pins being to skinny
Answer:	Plug for 9 volt adapter is on right side of pedal next to input.
Question:	I have an electric acoustic Yamaha will the strings work
Answer:	Probably not the sustain your looking for. In that price range you would probably like the pigtronix bass compressor better.
Question:	Will this work for everyone
Answer:	The pedal Nerd in me: Depends on your finger attack. Of course when playing with active pickups you get a hotter signal so you would see more indicators for compression. I played an Fender American Elite P-Bass and when switching between the two (passive/active) there was a significant difference in signal compression requirements which is reflected by the indicators. The musician in me: If it sounds good ROCK IT who care about lights

Product description

Package include:

3 Sets × Acoustic Guitar Strings

1pcs × 3-in-1 Restring Tool

2pcs × 3-in-1 Guitar pick

6pcs × Celluloid Guitar Pick

1pcs × Leather Pick Holder

1pcs × Guitar Tuner

1pcs × Guitar Capo

1set × Guitar Chord Chart

12pcs × Bridge Pin

2 sets × Nut & Saddle

4pcs × Silicon Finger Protector

5pcs × Finger Pick

• 【3 Sets Guitar Strings】 Smooth and Balanced Strings, which are made of bronze with rustproof coating. 1 set of Multicoloured, 1 set of Red, 1 set of Gold; Each set include 6pcs guitar strings. Light gauge: .010 .014 .023 .030 .039 .047;
• 【3-in-1 Restring Tool】 Include String Winder & String Cutter & Bridge Pin Puller, which is a very practical tool that will help you restring the guitar easily and quickly.
• 【Accurate Guitar Tuner & No Buzz Guitar Capo】 High Sensitive Guitar Tuner, Accurate vibration detection(+-1cent) make tuning quick and easy; Zn-Al alloy guitar capo, and silicone pads will protect your guitar against any scratches. You can change the tone by clamping between the frets, it will stay tightly without any fret buzz. Both tuner and capo are fit perfectly for Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Bass.
• 【3-in-1 Guitar Picks & Leather Pick Holder】 The pick with 3 corners of different Thickness: .020(0.5mm) & .030(0.75mm) & .040(1.0mm). You can switch the thickness anytime to match your music rhythm and style. The leather pick holder with key ring, your picks will never miss again, it is so convenient and easy to be found when you are carrying guitar out for performing.
• 【Guitar Chord Chart】Chord Chart shows the front view of guitar fingerboard, with the letters representing the names of chords. 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st strings from Left to Right. 3pcs cards, which are printed on both sides. Convenient for guitar novices to practice and carry, it will help you to be familiar with guitar chords anytime, anywhere.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the guitar tuner accurate
Answer:	They should work with most guitars. My guess is they will be way too long, but can be cut down. Make sure you do it after stringing and cut both wires on the wound strings so they don't unravel.I had to cut off about 8 inches on my acoustic Seagull.
Question:	Do these guitar strings are long enough for 38" acoustic guitar
Answer:	I have a 45 year old Martin d-28 I use the extra light strings EJ 15 3 Dbecause I like to fingerpickthey have a very good warm soundif your guitar is fairly new try the light gauge strings they sound very good too and you can buy 3 packs for under $15 at Amazon. D'Addario makes a good string and I find they last a long time. I highly recommend!
Question:	The 3 in 1 guitar picks look nice. Is the sound clearer when sweeping the guitar strings? Will it break easily
Answer:	When you put on a string, you have to allow enough slack for the string to coil around the tuner post. Feed the string through and leave enough slack so you can pull the string about 4 inches above the fret board and then slowly wind it up and as it tightens, pause once in a while let the string stretch. Some strings can take a day to stretch, some don't. Be patient. Good luck...but if you don't leave slack for coiling strings will break.
Question:	What size is the thumb pick
Answer:	Yes, this is a full set.Specifically this is a set of 3. If you want just one select the 1 pack. (I tried to include a link but Amazon defaults it to the 3 pack for some reason)It is possible to look up and find individual strings, but honestly that ends up being more difficult in my opinion and for the cost you might as well grab a set.I am fairly new to guitars as well, so let me just take a moment to say these strings are highly recommended. Great choice.

Product description

Martin retro strings are the real deal. Not an imitation. With Martin retro strings, You get one tough set that offers true, consistent tone and sounds like nothing else on the market. Martin’s solid nickel/copper alloy blend provides a reduced pick attack that allows the guitar’s tone woods to be heard, not overshadowed. Martin’s proprietary Monel wrap wire is naturally corrosion resistant, so you can play them for a long time with nothing to get in the way of your music. Discover your guitar’s true voice.

retro strings offer enhanced longevity with warm natural tone, and they sound great plugged in.

• Nickel/copper alloy blend acoustic Guitar strings
• Monel wrap strings are naturally corrosion resistant
• Medium Gauge; .011/ .014/ .023/ .031/ .041/ .052
• Enhanced longevity
• Natural WARM tone, sounds great plugged in
• Tension @ 149.54
• Made in Mexico

User questions & answers

Question:	Were the retro strings changed, or just the packaging
Answer:	Yes, 9 volt battery or AC adapter.

Product description

Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are produced with an exclusive phosphor bronze wrap wire. Engineered to meet the demands of acoustic musicians worldwide, these concert quality strings provide deep, rich bass notes with clear bright trebles. Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are played by The Counting Crows, The Edge, and Maroon 5 amongst many other touring musicians. Made with the finest and freshest raw materials, all Ernie Ball strings are hermetically sealed to ensure your strings stay as fresh as the day they were made. Gauges .012 .016 .024w .032 .044 .054. Part number 2146.

• Rich Expressive Sound
• Excellent Clarity
• Made in California, U.S.A. Featuring the finest and freshest materials.
• Made from 92% copper, 7.7% tin, 0.3% phosphorus wire
• Element Shield Packaging Prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
• Previously packaged as Regular Slinky Acoustic
• Packaging may vary from pictured

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I put nylon strings on a guitar that use to have metal
Answer:	I've tried both, and I'd say the polyweb coated strings are less bright. I prefer a brighter sound so I go with the nanoweb.
Question:	Are the first 3 strings nylon
Answer:	Because Jeff Bezo's needs money to pay for his expensive divorce.
Question:	What would be the best string size to use on a used acoustic guitar to be played by a 9 year old boy
Answer:	I have used almost every brand of strings on my various Martin acoustics. Elixirs stand above the crowd in terms of tone quality. 80/20 bronze bring out the best but need changing about every 2-3 months max for a daily player. Phosphor-bronze have less nuanced tone but still excellent, and seem to last almost twice as long. Recommend 80/20 for the regular player who wants the most "detailed" tone, P-B for more occasional playing and longer life. Discerning players will be happy with either in any case.
Question:	What would be the downside of putting these strings on an old classical guitar I bought for $25. Would it cause the neck to bow
Answer:	80/20s bronze will initially be brighter. Phosphor bronzes will be warmer. 80/20s become warmer after use more quickly and may become undesirable to use more quickly because the strings are no longer giving you the desired tone you started with. Phosphor bronzes hold their initial tone longer, but are by design, warmer. Projection (beyond gauge of the strings~heavy vs medium vs light vs extralight) and ease of fingering have much more to do with the guitar you're using, style of playing (use of a pick/how hard you're strumming/finger-picking), and setup (tuning~you drop down a half a step, the strings will have less tension and will be easier to bend).

Product features

Earthwood Phosphor Bronze

Made from 92% copper, 7.7% tin, 0.3% phosphorus wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. These guitar strings have a light orange, gold color and provide a mellow, ringing sound, with excellent clarity. Available in Extra Light (10-50), Light (11-52), Medium Light (12-54), Medium (13-56), Rock and Blues (10-52), and 12-String Light (9-46).

Plain String

All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball end preventing slippage and ensuring a long lasting string within minimal break in time.

Wound String

Earthwood Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wire providing a warm, balanced tone with superior intonation and consistency.

Core Wire

The core is made from brass plated high carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.

Product description

XT acoustic phosphor bronze strings combine our most popular acoustic alloy with an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings. Available for 6 and 12-string acoustic guitar ranging from extra-light to medium gauges to suit a variety of Playing styles and preferences. Addario XT strings feature High carbon steel cores with an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, giving you enhanced break resistance, pitch stability, and long-lasting performance – All while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite uncoated strings. These strings are made to stay, for performance that never fades away.

• XT strings feature an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings
• High carbon steel wire and Fusion twist technologies deliver unrivaled tuning stability and break resistance. Strings stay in tune 131% better than traditional strings!
• Strings last at least 4 times longer than traditional uncoated strings
• The inner packaging features a re-sealable zip closure, for ease of opening as well as storage of unused strings
• Every set includes a players circle Code for product identification, registration, and authentication. Players can collect points to get rewarded with D 'Addario products and merchandise

User questions & answers

Question:	Why are the 'light' $24.99 and all the others (extra light, etc) only $14.99? also, can i purchase extra individuals of the high g string
Answer:	I use Martin Light (MA540) and Martin Custom Light (MA535) strings on both my D16RGT and my HD28. Both sets of strings are ball end. Years ago I used Martin Medium (MSP7200) strings and they, too, were ball end. Awhile back Martin changed the product numbers on all their strings and what was MSP7200 is now MA550. I would strongly suspect that the MA550 strings are also ball end. You might check with a local music store by phone to see what they can offer.
Question:	are these strings balls or ball less
Answer:	It should fit with no problem.
Question:	How do you know what size string to get
Answer:	Im guessing the question is: “Are MA550 Strings made of silk and steel?” If that’s the question, the answer is No. Silk and steel strings, for what might be termed “folk guitars” have the model number MA130.
Question:	How do these new strings compare to exp, or is it just marketing same strings with new package? people report issues with breaking strings, humm
Answer:	The main difference is how much string tension, so the low tension will be thinner strings, think of a light set of strings and the medium will have more string tension and be approxiamately equal to a medium set of strings. It depends on your preference but I would recommend the Mid tension as they seem a little lighter than a standard acoustic string set. They sound great and really well balanced, you will notice a positive difference

Product features

NEVER FADE AWAY

Stand the test of time with strings that endure. D’Addario XT strings use groundbreaking life span technology on every string in the set to bring you enhanced pitch stability and long-lasting performance — all while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite untreated strings. These strings are made to stay, for performance that never fades away.

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SAY GOODBYE TO SONIC SACRIFICES

Finally, a long life span string that doesn’t sound like it’s been coated. We took inspiration from our EXP innovations to put XT to the test. The result? The harmonics of an XT string ring out just as long and clear as those of an uncoated string.

STRUM LONGER

Maintain the power in your power chords. Strength tests prove that plain steel XT strings are up to 40% stronger than standard strings.

STAY IN-TUNE LONGER

Spend less time tuning and more time playing. Torture tests have proven that XT strings stay in tune up to 131% better than standard strings.

BEND LONGER

At two whole steps higher, XT strings are still less than 75% of their breaking point. In the same setting, standard strings are at 90% of their full capacity.

Product description

Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings provide unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone for your acoustic guitar. Designed to produce a true, consistent tone, these medium-gauge strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability so your guitar can thrive during your rigorous practice and performance schedule. Made from 80/20 bronze, these strings feature Martin's highest-quality wrap wire for enhanced longevity and durability. They are naturally corrosion resistant, so they will hold up after hours and hours of playing. This total pack of professional-grade guitar strings will last through long jam sessions, late-night campfire songs, and plenty of picking.



To make these strings extra-durable and stable, we start with our highest-tensile-strength core wire and then tin-plate it on all 6 strings for added corrosion resistance. When the core is coupled with our highest-quality wrap wire, you get a consistent tone that you can count on song after song.



Designed to bring out your guitar's true tone, these bronze guitar strings can be used for finger-style blues, rock, Americana, country, bluegrass, ragtime, and many more styles. With this pack, you'll receive 6 medium-gauge guitar strings. The low E string measures 0.056", the A string measures 0.045", the D string measures 0.035", the G string measures 0.026", the B string measures 0.017", and the high E string measures 0.013". This total set of medium-gauge strings features a tension of 189.6, and they make it easy to get a rich, bright tone out of your guitar.



Martin Guitar has been producing high-quality, musician-choice guitars and guitar accessories since 1833. The Martin Authentic Acoustic Medium-Gauge Guitar Strings are the real deal—not an imitation. Discover your guitar's true voice with this professional-grade guitar string pack.

• BRIGHT TONES: Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability with bright and rich tones. Discover your guitar's true voice with this professional-grade guitar string pack.
• SUPERIOR STRINGS: These strings are engineered to thrive during rigorous practice and performance schedules. These silk and steel folk strings feature our highest tensile-strength core wire paired with quality wrap wire for corrosion resistance and tuning stability.
• VERSATILE STRING SOUNDS: Designed to bring out a consistent and true tone from your guitar, these guitar strings can be used for fingerpicking, flat picking, and other methods. Use these strings in any genre—country, bluegrass, folk, blues, rock, and more.
• EXTRA-LIGHT-GAUGE ACOUSTIC STRINGS: Measuring from a 0.010" high E string to a 0.047" low E string, these are high-quality acoustic guitar strings that brighten the natural tone of your guitar, including tenor, mid-tones, and bass. They feature a tension of 135.8.
• AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC: With Martin Authentic Acoustic, you get a 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.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I buy it here
Answer:	It should work just fine. If you are a novice, you can find instructions for string replacement on YouTube. You get a lot for the money. Some strings are color coded to make it easy to identify the different strings. Read instructions for help. Since I think that you might be a novice, I use a battery powered device that you can buy that will easily show you if a string needs to be adjusted for proper sound. Good Luck
Question:	The pack i got from guitar center has a green circle, are these the same
Answer:	Two separate controls for Attack and Release.
Question:	Worth buying
Answer:	The one I received is just like what is pictured. Input and output Jack's are black.
Question:	Is this a pack of 6 strings (e, a, d, g, b, e), or is this just a single string pack
Answer:	No.

Product description

80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are sometimes referred to as Brass strings. 80/20 Bronze strings are known for their crisp bright tone, and are popular with stage and studio professionals.

From the Manufacturer

D'Addario's best selling 80/20 Bronze gauge, EJ11s offer the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability.

80/20 Bronze, commonly referred to as brass, is the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze strings are popular for recording due to their crisp, deep and projecting tone and appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance. All D'Addario acoustic strings are wound on a hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core, resulting in long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

• D'Addario's most popular acoustic gauge, ideal balance of tone and playability
• Extra-bright tone mixed with deep and projecting bottom end
• String Gauges; Plain steel .012, .016, Nickel Wound .024, .032, .042, .053
• Corrosion resistant packaging for fresh strings, always!
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this set have a wound third
Answer:	You can. You will need to do a neck adjustment to makeup for the lower tension. These strings are metal that the question was asked under.
Question:	I am very sensitive to high pitches and tones. I'm looking for warm low mellow strings. Which set of strings (type and gauge) do you recommend
Answer:	No, they are plain steel as in other acoustic sets. Nylon would only be found on classical sets.
Question:	how many strings in the pack
Answer:	The lighter the guage...the easier to bend. The easier to bend...the harder to control. Since its an acoustic guitar, i would start with 10's ...try .10 to .46. Thats a pretty standard guage. He should be able to tell if he would like a smaller guage in which case go to 9's. Better yet....take him to a guitar shop and let him try some different guage strings. If hes just strumming, he may like the 10's. When hes ready for more sophisticated play, and until his hands get larger and stronger, he may need the 9's. Happy playing!
Question:	are these ball end or do these come in ball end versions
Answer:	I have never had a neck bow on me but I feel it is safer to go no smaller than .010 on acoustic guitars. One of my acoustics has delicate, thin wood and is doing fine with these strings. You'll be OK.

Product features

A HISTORIC SOUND

80/20 Bronze is the original acoustic alloy introduced by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s, popular for recording due to its crisp, deep and projecting tone. 80/20 Bronze strings appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance.

80/20 BRONZE FEATURES:

• Bright tone mixed with deep and projecting bottom end
• Corrosion-resistant packaging
• All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D’Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

WOUND TO PERFECTION 700,000 TIMES A DAY.

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 700,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

Product description

Martin Authentic Acoustic strings provide unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone for your acoustic guitar. Designed to produce true, consistent tone, these medium-gauge strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability so your guitar can stand up to rigorous practice and performance schedules. Made from 92/8 phosphor bronze, these strings feature Martin's highest-quality wrap wire for enhanced longevity and durability. They are naturally corrosion resistant so they can hold up after hours and hours of playing. This pack of professional-grade guitar strings will last through long jam sessions, late-night campfire songs, and plenty of picking.



To make these strings extra-durable and stable, we start with our highest-tensile-strength core wire and then tin-plate it on all 6 strings for added corrosion resistance. When coupled with our highest-quality wrap wire, you get a consistent tone that you can count on song after song. Designed to bring out your guitar's true tone, these 92/8 phosphor bronze guitar strings can be used for fingerstyle blues, Americana, country, bluegrass, ragtime, and many more styles. With this pack, you'll receive 6 medium-gauge guitar strings. The low E string measures 0.056", the A string measures 0.045", the D string measures 0.035", the G string measures 0.026", the B string measures 0.017", and the high E string measures 0.013". This pack of medium-gauge strings features a tension of 190.9, and they make it easy to get a rich, bright tone out of your guitar.



Martin Guitar has been producing high-quality, musician-choice guitars and guitar accessories since 1833. The Martin Authentic Acoustic strings are the real deal—not an imitation. Discover your guitar's true voice with this professional-grade guitar string pack.

• BRIGHT TONES: Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability with bright and rich tones. Discover your guitar's true voice with this professional-grade guitar string pack.
• SUPERIOR STRINGS: These strings are engineered to thrive during rigorous practice and performance schedules. These silk and steel folk strings feature our highest tensile-strength core wire paired with quality wrap wire for corrosion resistance and tuning stability.
• VERSATILE STRING SOUNDS: Designed to bring out a consistent and true tone from your guitar, these guitar strings can be used for fingerpicking, flat picking, and other methods. Use these strings in any genre—country, bluegrass, folk, blues, rock, and more.
• MEDIUM ACOUSTIC STRINGS: Measuring from a 0.013" high E string to a 0.056" low E string, these are high-quality acoustic guitar strings that brighten the natural tuning of your guitar, including tenor, mid-tones, and bass. They feature a tension of 190.9.
• AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC: With Martin Authentic Acoustic, you get a 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.

User questions & answers

Question:	Martin guitar ma550 authentic acoustic medium guitar strings, 92/8 phosphor bronze, are these ball end
Answer:	they are packed in plastic bags
Question:	Will they fit a MG
Answer:	My Guitar is a Yamaha and they fit fine.
Question:	Martin silk and steel strings
Answer:	Should be no problem. After installing new strings, you will have to tune often until the new strings stretch out a little.

Product features

Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings

• Excellent tuning stability
• Engineered to resist corrosion
• Highest tensile-strength core wire, tin-plated on all six strings for added corrosion resistance
• Great playability

Martin Strings

Our goal has always been to make the best guitars possible – guitars that people fall in love with over and over again. We believe that the strings, the very last critical ingredient to the guitar making process, are the vocal cords of any fine guitar. This is why we make our own.

Over 175 Years of Martin

The company, founded in the U.S. has been continuously family owned and operated for six generations. Currently headed by Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin IV, the company has been handed down five times since it was started by German immigrant Christian Frederick Martin Sr. in 1833. "Our signature product and Martin's seamless tradition of quality to this day remain a significant source of pride for my family and all of those who are involved in crafting these extraordinary instruments," said Martin Guitar Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin IV. Embraced by artists all over the world, the Martin guitar has helped define virtually all genres of music, from classical and country to blues, folk and acoustic rock.

The list of Martin players, past and present, reads like a Who's Who of the musical world and includes such legends as Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, John Mayer and countless others.

Product description

Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set, the EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings that deliver the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get the familiar warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone of uncoated strings but with 4 times more life. These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel. Envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D’Addario in New York, this break-resistant, high-carbon steel wire delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability. Your strings will sound as good at the end of a show as they did during the first set of the night. D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience to bring you the most durable, consistent and enduring guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out. Unlike other coated strings that are wound then coated, D’Addario strings feature an ultra-fine layer of EXP coating that is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire and then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a barrier against corrosion and a consistent, long-lasting tone. And thanks to the corrosion resistant packaging, the strings are always fresh. The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053. Since 1905, D’Addario has been providing artists and players with the tools they need to perform their magic. As musicians ourselves, we have the unique ability to engineer products that inspire other musicians. The D’Addario family’s vision, creativity, passion and tradition have made us the world’s largest musical instrument string manufacturer. We put our family’s heart, soul and love for making music into every string and instrument accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.

• MOST POPULAR – Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set. The EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings delivers the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get a warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone and 4 times more life than uncoated strings.
• WITH EXCLUSIVE NY STEEL – These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel that delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability.
• COATED THEN WOUND – Unlike other coated strings, D’Addario strings feature an ultra-fine layer of EXP coating that is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire and then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a barrier against corrosion and a consistent, long-lasting tone.
• STRING GAUGES – The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053.
• MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out.

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference between exp 16 and exp 16 3d strings
Answer:	The strings I purchased have a large blue-rimmed circle. They are "Custom Light" with a purple circled "11". Strings are MA175, 80/20 Bronze.
Question:	Do the d'addario *coated* strings offer more resistance to *string bending* than the *non-coated* d'addario strings
Answer:	Absolutely, seems to be a nice upgrade to the old SP strings from Martin and a great price point!
Question:	I have a very bright sounding guitar that I want to warm up. How do these strings sound in the range of warmth vs. brightness? Suggestions please
Answer:	Yes they are E, B, G, D, A, E. Phosphor Bronze, Acoustic Guitar Strings, with wrapped - ball ends. They come in "Light 12" and "Custom Light 11". You can't go wrong with Martin. We use them on a Martin D2R, and also on a Baby Taylor. Just make sure your length is sufficient.
Question:	If you've tried the EXPs and their non-coated counterparts, have you noticed a difference? Are the EXPs a little less bright, a little warmer
Answer:	I’m pretty sure the only thing that changed was the packaging. All the strings sizes are the same as the last packaging I have bought both

Product features

EXP NY Steel String Strength

D'Addario EXP strings are created using advanced proprietary machinery. Starting with a micro-coated wrap wire that is precision drawn, EXP strings with NY Steel are then wound normally to maintain feel and tone. The only difference a player will notice is that the string lifespan is a minimum of 4 times longer.

EXP NY Steel Pitch Stability

D'Addario EXP strings with NY Steel deliver the natural, vibrant sound of regular phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze acoustic strings with an unparalleled pitch stability. EXP strings not only last substantially longer, but they hold their tune better than any competitor strings.

Product description

Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated high carbon steel core wire. One of the most popular acoustic guitar strings as used by the Eagles, Elvis Costello and Joe Bonamassa. Ernie Ball 80/20 bronze acoustic strings provide a crisp, bright sound with pleasing overtones. Gauges .010, .014, .020w, .028, .040, .050. Part number 2006.

• Wound Strings are 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire
• Plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel
• The most popular acoustic guitar string alloy provides well balanced projection with crisp pleasing highs
• Element Shield Packaging Prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
• Made in California, U.S.A. Featuring the finest and freshest materials.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there any trace of nickel in these strings
Answer:	I use Martin Light (MA540) and Martin Custom Light (MA535) strings on both my D16RGT and my HD28. Both sets of strings are ball end. Years ago I used Martin Medium (MSP7200) strings and they, too, were ball end. Awhile back Martin changed the product numbers on all their strings and what was MSP7200 is now MA550. I would strongly suspect that the MA550 strings are also ball end. You might check with a local music store by phone to see what they can offer.
Question:	I am thinking of getting this extra light set for the reason that it is easier on the fingers. is there better alternative to it? f.e. silk $ steel
Answer:	It should fit with no problem.
Question:	Trying to get something for my husband. I see the one labeled 12-string. But he also needs a 6 string. Is that just the basic package
Answer:	Im guessing the question is: “Are MA550 Strings made of silk and steel?” If that’s the question, the answer is No. Silk and steel strings, for what might be termed “folk guitars” have the model number MA130.
Question:	Size: 2 Pack What does it mean? Is it on sale you can get 2 packs or "2 pack" means for something else? Thanks
Answer:	Yes

Product features

Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Strings

Made from 80 percent copper, 20 percent zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped brass plated high carbon steel core wire. One of the most popular acoustic guitar strings as used by the Eagles, Elvis Costello and Joe Bonamassa. Ernie Ball 80/20 bronze acoustic strings provide a crisp, bright sound with pleasing overtones. Available in Extra Light (10-50), Light (11-52), Medium Light (12-54), Medium (13-56), Rock and Blues (10-52), 12-String Light (9-46), and 12-String Medium (11-28).

Plain String

All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball end preventing slippage and ensuring a long lasting string within minimal break in time.

Wound String

Earthwood 80/20 Bronze strings are precision wound with 80/20 bronze wire providing a bright, balanced tone with superior intonation and consistency.

Core Wire

The core is made from brass plated high carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.