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7/31/2019 String Catalog

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80/20 Bronze 92/8 Phosphor BronzeItem | Tension Item | Tension

Martin SP LifespanCustom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 MSP6050 | 147.6 MSP7050 | 151.7

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MSP6100 | 160.5 MSP7100 | 164.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MSP6200 | 181.1 MSP7200 | 186.2

Long LifeMartin SP Lifespan

Superior Performance and Long Life

Martin SP LifespanThe all-new Martin SP Lifespan acoustic guitar strings aretreated with Cleartone proprietary technology to bring youthe longest possible string life without sacrificing tone ornatural feel.

Martin SP Lifespan strings are designed to repel the oilsand dirt that can deaden strings. All six strings are treatedto preserve the natural Martin SP sound and feel that players

prefer.

Superior Performance Meets Long Life!

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SP MarquisSilk wrapping on the end provides

tighter seating of the string at the

bridge pin and helps reduce wear

on the bridgeplate.

SP High Tuning Nashville StyleSpecially formulated for high tuning

of the 3rd through 6th strings. Tune up

one octave from standard tuning.

Available in 92/8 Phosphor Bronze.

High PerformanceMartin SP

Studio and Stage Performance

SP BluegrassThe 4th and 5th strings are boosted

to enhance the mid-range and drive

more volume. Create the sound you

need to enhance your bluegrass music.

All Martin SP sets use premium metals with high tensile strength to stand up to demanding performances.

SP core wires and plain strings are electro-plated to resist corrosion and deliver sustained playability.


Martin SP - Studio PerformanceExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 MSP3000 | 130.2 MSP4000 | 133.3

Custom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 MSP3050 | 147.6 MSP4050 | 151.7

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MSP3100 | 160.5 MSP4100 | 164.8*

Light/Medium 12.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 33.5 | 43.5 | 55 MSP3150 | 171.9 MSP4150 | 173.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MSP3200 | 181.1 MSP4200 | 186.2

Bluegrass 13 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 56 MSP3250 | 184.6 MSP4250 | 188.3

High Tuning 10 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 25 MSPHT10 | 108.6

Martin SP - Studio Performance 12 StringExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 MSP3600 | 245.7 MSP4600 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27

Martin SP MarquisLight 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MSP1100 | 160.5 MSP2100 | 164.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MSP1200 | 181.1 MSP2200 | 186.2

Martin SP Acoustic Bass 4 StringLight 45 | 65 | 80 | 100 MSP4800 | 191.1

Medium 45 | 65 | 85 | 105 MSP4850 | 201.5

* Available in convenient 3-packs


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Enhanced PlayabilityMartin FX

Flexible Core

I use FX740 on all my acoustic and acoustic-esque guitars.

Picked delicately or aggressively, plugged in or au natural,

these strings never let me down.

Jorma Kaukonen

Legendary guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna,

owner of acclaimed Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp.

www.jormakaukonen.com

I love Martin FX strings - theyre the best strings Ive ever used.

My guitars love them too.

Tommy Emmanuel

Check out the incredible music of Tommy Emmanuel at

www.tommyemmanuel.com.

Martin FX Flexible CoreMartin FX Flexible Core strings deliver the same tension as our other string

products yet provide a more flexible and responsive string. This combinationof similar tension and increased flexibility delivers a new generation of strings

for todays musician. The increased flexibility decreases finger fatigue and

increases string response and control. The perfect choice for master

fingerstyle performers or beginners.


Martin FX Flexible CoreCustom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 MFX675 | 147.6 MFX775 | 151.7

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MFX640 | 160.5 MFX740 | 164.8

Light/Medium 12.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 33.5 | 43.5 | 55 MFX645 | 171.9 MFX745 | 173.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MFX650 | 181.1 MFX750 | 186.2

Martin FX Flexible Core 12 StringCustom 10 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MFX700 | 275.3

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27

Martin FX Flexible Core Silk & PhosphorCustom 11 | 13 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 MFX130 | 128.0

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TraditionalMartin Strings

Great for Daily Play

Martin FolkThe core wires are first wrapped

with silk and then the wrap wire is

wound to create the softer folk

sound you seek.

Martin MarquisSilk wrapping on the end provides

tighter seating of the string at the

bridge pin and helps reduce wear

on the bridgeplate.


MartinExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M170 | 130.2* M530 | 133.3

Custom Light 11 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 M175 | 147.6 M535 | 151.7

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M140 | 160.5* M540 | 164.8

Light/Medium 12.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 33.5 | 43.5 | 55 M145 | 171.9 M545 | 173.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 M150 | 181.1* M550 | 186.2

Bluegrass 12 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 56 M240 | 176.9

Martin 12 StringExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M180 | 245.7 M500 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M190 | 312.0

12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 30

Martin MarquisExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M1000 | 130.2 M2000 | 133.3

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M1100 | 160.5 M2100 | 164.8*Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 M1200 | 181.1 M2200 | 186.2

Martin Marquis 12 String

Extra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 M1600 | 245.7 M2600 | 249.610 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 M1700 | 312.012 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 30

Silk & SteelItem | Tension

Martin Silk & Steel FolkMarquis 11.5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 M1400 | 122.2

Standard 11.5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 M130 | 122.212 String 11.5 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 47 M200 | 253.4

11.5 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 28

* Available in convenient 3-packs

We make Martin strings

ourselves. Like our guitars,each string is made carefully,

precisely, using only premium

materials.

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Materials

80/20 Bronze

Popular for stage and studio performance due to its

brilliant tone out of the box. The tone will mellow

quickly into a warm sound.

Phosphor Bronze

Bright but slightly warmer sound than 80/20 bronze

when first put on the guitar. Consistent tone over time.

Crystal Nylon

This material is used for the treble strings on classic

sets and provides rich, clear trebles that are essential

to the classical sound.

Fluorocarbon

Fluorocarbon is used specifically for our M600 and

M630 Ukulele strings. The density of this material is

higher than traditional nylon and produces stronger

and richer tone. Our fluorocarbon formula also has

lower elongation properties to resist tone loss caused

by stretching of the strings under tuned-to-pitch

tension. You can stay in tune and play longer!

SpecialtyMartin Acoustic, Classical and Other

True Tone and Performance

Item | Tension

Claptons Choice Phosphor BronzeLight 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 MEC12 | 164.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 MEC13 | 186.2

Martin Classics - Crystal NylonSilver/Plain 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M120 | 88.9Silver/Ball 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M160 | 88.9

Bronze/Plain 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M220 | 85.4

Bronze/Ball 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 M260 | 85.4

Vega Banjo Silvered Steel/Nickel WoundLight 9 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 9 V700 | 51.5Medium 10 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 10 V730 | 69.6Tenor 4 string 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 V720 | 81.7

Martin Resonator Guitar Silvered Steel/Nickel WoundLight 16 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 56 M980 | 172.8

Martin Dulcimer Silvered Steel/Nickel WoundStandard 12 | 12 | 12 | 22 M640 | 67.9

Martin Mandolin 80/20 BronzeStandard 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 34 M400 | 146.8

Bluegrass 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 38 | 38 M450 | 163.4

Martin Ukulele FluorocarbonSoprano 19 | 26 | 34 | 22 M600 | 30.5Baritone 22 | 26 | 34 | 35 M630 | 55.6


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ValueDarco

Value Without Compromise

Darco ElectricSets are specifically selected for

rock and jazz.

Darco Electric BassThe Darco brand offers a fine

selection of electric bass sets and

deliver performance and value

without sacrificing tone.


Darco Acoustic GuitarExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 D5000 | 130.2 D2100 | 133.3

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 D5100 | 160.5 D2200 | 164.8

Medium 13 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 D5200 | 181.1 D2300 | 186.2

Darco 12 String Acoustic GuitarExtra Light 10 | 14 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 D5400 | 245.7 D2000 | 249.6

10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27

Light 12 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 54 D5500 | 312.012 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 30

Nickel-PlatedDarco Electric Bass Item | TensionExtra Light 40 | 60 | 75 | 95 D9900L | 149.0Light 45 | 65 | 80 | 105 D9700L | 176.4

Medium 50 | 70 | 85 | 105 D9500L | 202.2Light 5-String 45 | 65 | 80 | 105 | 125 D9705L | 207.8

Darco ElectricSuper Light 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 30 | 39 D9400 | 70.2Extra Light 9 | 11.5 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 42 D9300 | 85.0

Light 10 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 46 D9200 | 102.6Light/Heavy 10 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 42 | 52 D9600 | 102.3Custom Light 11 | 14 | 18 | 28 | 38 | 49 D9150 | 118.6

Jazz Light 12 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 52 D9100 | 151.0

Silver-PlatedItem | TensionDarco Classic Nylon Silver High Tension

Silver/Plain 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 D10H | 88.9Silver/Ball 28 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 43 D30HB | 88.9


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BRAND

INSTRUMENT Recommended Gauge Ranges

All gauges shown, throughout this catalog, are in tenths of inches.

STYLE OF MUSIC Recommended Acoustic String Set

TENSION

MARTIN

STANDARD FOR

DAILY PLAY

MARTIN FX

FLEXIBLECORE

MARTIN SP

STAGE ANDSTUDIOPERFORMANCE

MARTIN SP

LIFESPANLONG LIFE

LEAD RHYTHM COUNTRY BLUEGRASS JAZZ BLUES FOLK FINGERSTYLE CLASSIROCK ROCK

M140 M150 M150 M240 M550 MEC13 M130 M220M175 M550 M550 M540 MEC12 M535 M260M535 MEC13 MEC13 D9100 (Darco) M540 M120M540 M160MEC12

MFX675 MFX740 MFX750 MFX750 MFX750 MFX675 MFX775MFX640 MFX745 MFX650 MFX775 MFX740

MFX130 MFX130 MFX130 MFX675MFX640

MSP3050 MSP3200 MSP3200 MSP3250 MSP4200 MSP4100 MSP4050MSP3150 MSP4200 MSP3100 MSP4250 MSP4200 MSP4100MSP4050 MSPHT10 MSP4050MSP4150

MSP6050 MSP6200 MSP6100 MSP6100 MSP7200 MSP7100 MSP7050MSP6100 MSP7200 MSP6200 MSP6200 MSP7200 MSP7100MSP7050 MSP7200MSP7100

At C. F. Martin & Co. we design strings for maximum performance and exacting tone. The following tips are provided

to help you increase the longevity of your strings and maintain the richness and fullness of the tone:

String Care

Tune, gently stretch and re-tune new strings prior

to playing.

Always wash and dry your hands prior to playing.

After playing, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe down the

strings and fingerboard.

Store unused strings in the original packaging in a

dry location.

Periodically check the saddle and nut for burrs that

could result in string breakage; have any burrs

removed by a qualified repair center.

Enjoy the ultimate Martin experience. Details at > martinownersclub.com

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