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Authentic Acoustic | Understanding our new string lineup

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Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings are designed for discerning guitarists seeking peak performance from their instrument. Built from premium, tin-plated steel cores and 80/20 bronze windings, these strings deliver robust, balanced tone with outstanding clarity and projection. Martin's impeccable quality standards are embedded in their string design and manufacturing process, resulting in a string set that is as beautiful to hear as it is to play. You can get them here and in-store at Guitar Center.

Superior Materials for Superior Tone

At the heart of Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings are tin-plated steel cores and high-tensile 80/20 bronze windings. This combination produces full-bodied tone with shimmering highs, rich midrange and tight, focused low end. The tin plating also provides extra corrosion resistance for longer string life and consistent performance over time.

Rigorous Testing for Consistent Quality

Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings are subjected to extensive pre-market testing to ensure they meet the company's high standards for acoustic tone and playability. This rigorous quality control process results in a string set that delivers the same full, balanced tone and comfortable feel set after set. You can rely on the consistent performance of Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings.

Quicker Response and Tuning Stability

The premium materials in Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings also provide benefits like a fast, responsive feel and rock-solid intonation. These strings settle in quickly after installation and hold their tune superbly during performances, practice sessions and day-to-day playing. Their tuning stability gives you one less thing to worry about so you can focus on your music.

Versatile and Accessible

With a light gauge ranging from 10 to 47, Martin Authentic Acoustic SP strings are suitable for a wide range of playing styles and acoustic guitars. Their balance of full tone and comfortable feel appeals to developing and professional guitarists alike. No matter your skill level, these strings will bring out the best in your acoustic instrument.

Martin MA170 Authentic Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Extra Light Guitar Strings
Martin MA170 Authentic Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Extra Light Guitar Strings

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4.55

11 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I will buy another set today for another guitar of mine.

I am in process of compiling years of musical projects, editing them, and recording them. I needed the best sounding strings for acoustic guitar, and that's why I bought these strings. They are very bright and clear sounding strings, the gauge is comfortable and feel great under my fingers.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

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Practice

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Best Uses

  1. Practicing7
  2. Back-Up6
  3. Concerts5
  4. Recording1
  5. Everything love Martin strings1

Cons

  1. Not Consistent2
  2. Just don't last long but the price is great!1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician2

Pros

  1. Good Tone9
  2. Consistent6
  3. Long Life5
  4. Well Built / Quality5
  5. They feel great under my fingers!1
  • I continue to use Martin strings after many years of playing

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byTerry

    fromSeminole FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have used Martin strings on practically every acoustic guitar I own at one time or another. Love the warm but crisp sound, the sustained ring, and quality craftsmanship. They endure hard attacks and strumming without breakage.

  • Good product, good deal

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byMark

    fromEmeryville California

    Good product, good deal

  • Yes

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byLee

    fromOhio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Practice

  • Yes

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byLee

    fromOhio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good

  • Headphones and Strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byEd

    fromFlorida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Use these phones for home studio, mixing and general listening! These are a great value! Strings are nice to replace old ones- sound great!

  • I would and have bought this product again and again…

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMark

    fromDublin Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good quality strings and especially for the price… non coated, which I prefer and great tone!

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