The Martin MM11 Retro strings bring a vintage-era string material back to the modern acoustic guitar. They're wound with Monel — a solid nickel/copper alloy, not nickel-plated — that was the standard for acoustic strings in the 1930s. The result is an uncoated string with a clear, natural sound that lets your guitar's tonewoods do the talking rather than overshadowing them.
These are Custom Light gauge strings, running from .011 to .052, making them a comfortable choice for a wide range of playing styles. The tin-plated hex core wire works with the Monel wrap to resist galvanic corrosion from the inside out, so they hold up well over extended use. Martin also uses a controlled winding process to tighten the coupling between core and wrap wire, which helps with intonation consistency across the set. And because the Monel alloy itself is naturally corrosion resistant, you're getting long string life without any coating.
Product Features:
- Monel (solid nickel/copper alloy) wrap wire — not nickel-plated
- Custom Light gauge: .011, .014, .023, .031, .041, .052
- Tin-plated steel hex core wire resists galvanic corrosion
- Uncoated design for direct, natural acoustic tone
- Naturally corrosion-resistant Monel alloy for extended string life
- 6-string set for standard acoustic guitar
Brand: Martin
Model: MM11 Retro Monel Custom Light
SKU: MM11
Condition: New
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