Martin Authentic Acoustic Marquis® Silked 80/20 Bronze Guitar Strings — Light (.012–.054)
If you've got a guitar you care about — especially one with an older bridge or worn bridge pin holes — these Martin Marquis Silked strings are worth a look. The defining feature here is the silk wrap at the ball ends: it sits between the string and the bridge plate, reducing wear on the wood every time you change strings. It also adds a little thickness that helps keep bridge pins seated more securely.
The core wire is tin-plated steel, which contributes to corrosion resistance and tuning stability. The 80/20 bronze wrap wire (80% copper, 20% zinc) gives you that bright, clear acoustic tone typical of the alloy. These are round wound and come in light gauge — .012 on the high E up to .054 on the low E — a versatile choice for fingerpicking or strumming.
Key Features:
- Silk wrap at ball ends protects bridge holes and bridge plate from wear
- Added silk thickness helps keep bridge pins locked in place, even in older or worn bridges
- Tin-plated steel core wire for corrosion resistance and tuning stability
- 80/20 Bronze round wound construction
- Light gauge: .012, .016, .025, .032, .042, .054
- 6-string acoustic guitar set
Product Features:
- Brand: Martin
- Series: Authentic Acoustic Marquis® Silked
- Winding Material: 80/20 Bronze
- Winding Type: Round Wound
- Core Material: Tin-Plated Steel
- Gauge: Light (.012–.054)
- Coated: No
Brand: Martin
Model: MA140S Authentic Acoustic Marquis Silked 80/20 Bronze Guitar Strings
SKU: 41Y18MA140S
Condition: New
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