The Martin MA540S is a set of acoustic guitar strings from Martin's Authentic Acoustic Marquis® Silked line — essentially the standard MA540 phosphor bronze strings with one practical addition: a soft silk wrap at the ball ends. That wrap sits between the metal and your guitar's bridge and bridge plate, reducing wear during string changes and everyday playing. It also adds a little extra girth at the pin hole, which can help keep bridge pins seated more securely in older or well-worn bridges.
The strings themselves are wound with Martin's 92/8 phosphor bronze — 92% copper, 8% tin and phosphor — an alloy that produces a warm, balanced tone while the phosphor content helps resist tarnish and corrosion. These are uncoated strings, so you get a natural feel and immediate acoustic response. The light gauge (.012–.054) is a versatile choice that works across a wide range of playing styles and acoustic guitar sizes.
Product Features:
- 92/8 phosphor bronze wrap wire
- Light gauge: .012, .016, .025, .032, .042, .054
- Silk wrap at ball ends protects bridge and bridge plate from wear
- Added wrap thickness helps keep bridge pins locked in place
- Uncoated strings for natural feel and immediate tone
- Designed for standard 6-string acoustic guitar
Brand: Martin
Model: MA540S Authentic Acoustic Marquis® Silked
SKU: MA540S
Condition: New
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