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Discover your guitar's true voice with MM12 Retro Light acoustic guitar strings. These Martin strings are the real deal, not an imitation. With Martin MM12 Retros, you get one tough set of strings that will last a long time and give you true, consistent tone that sounds like nothing else on the market. Martin's proprietary SOLID nickel/copper alloy blend provides for a reduced pick attack which allows the guitar's tone woods to be heard, not overshadowed. It offers uniquely mellow, yet crisp, sound. Martin's proprietary wrap wire is naturally corrosion resistant.
Martin MM12 Retro Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
Martin MM12 Retro Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

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  • Gauges: .012, .015, .025, .031, .041, .054
  • Solid nickel/copper alloy blend wrap wire
  • Tin-plated hex core wire provides corrosion resistance
  • Allows your guitar's tonewoods to be heard
  • True consistent tone that sounds like nothing else on the market
  • Warm, natural tone
  • Sounds great with plugged in instruments as well
  • Enhanced longevity

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4.56

18 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I love these and NOT just on my Martin HD-28!

I bought a Martin HD-28 and the sales person recommended the Retro 11s and a grabbed a pack. Boom. I was hooked and for three years have kept my HD strung up with Retro 11s. Recently, my PRS SE acoustic needed some strings and I was out of my D'addario Phosphor Bronze 12s, so out of desperation, I threw a set of Martin Retro 12s on it and BOOM! What the heck? The Retros are not just for Martins! Okay, game on. I ran to the store last night and grabbed a pack of Retro 13s for my small McPherson Touring. They come with and recommend Elixer Nanoweb and I have liked them but again…I like the Retros more. Now, it might be my personal taste and ear but I really like the sound and feel of the Retros. Easy of my fingers and my ears. Try one pack and see for yourself. If you are like me, you enjoy experimenting with strings to see what happens. The one guitar that I have that I do not like them on is my Yamaha. I prefer Ernie Ball Phosphor Bronze.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Tinny Sounding

In an effort to increase the woody, dry sound of my guitar, I purchased these, on Martin's recommendation. However, they sound tinny and cheap. I am going back to using the Phosphor Bronze Lifespans.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Concerts5
  2. Practicing4
  3. Back-Up2
Cons
  1. Poor Tone Quality1
  2. Too soon to have any1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced12
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Tone15
  2. Consistent10
  3. Long Life6
  4. Well Built / Quality2
  5. Good Value1

Reviewed by 18 customers

  • What a difference

    4

    submitted9 days ago

    byTom

    fromDenver, CO

    I put these strings on half an hour ago and I LIKE 'EM! None of the jangly trebles of the D'Addarios I've been using. But the best part is their playability. I've always struggled with barred 7th chords but with these strings I can play them without spraining my wrist.

  • Tinny Sounding

    1

    submitted2 months ago

    byMichael

    fromSilsbee, TX

    In an effort to increase the woody, dry sound of my guitar, I purchased these, on Martin's recommendation. However, they sound tinny and cheap. I am going back to using the Phosphor Bronze Lifespans.

  • Recommended for less brightness

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byChris

    fromSioux Falls, SD

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are great strings for my guitar. My guitar tends to be overly bright, and the retros definitely help to take the brightness down.

  • Nice strings

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byHarrison

    fromHouston, TX

    First time trying these. Sound great immediately, full and balanced. Not too clangy, just the right amount of brightness. Seem to give the true sound of my guitar's natural tone. Reasonably playable for uncoated. Fret noise is slightly audible, not necessarily bad though.

  • My favorite strings

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byAndrew

    fromChicago IL

    Gives your acoustic an amazing sound

  • Good acoustic strings for my Martin guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDavid

    fromRowland Heights, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I like the tone, cool silver color, reasonable price. They seem to last awhile too.

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