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• 2021.02: Equal Highest Rated Light Gauge Acoustic Guitar String Set

Overview

With their legacy, experience and popularity as a guitar manufacturer, it's not surprising for Martin to come up with quality strings that guitarists appreciate.

The Martin MA540 in particular is a light gauge set that's designed to bring out a snappy, but not overly trebly tone, featuring 92/8 phosphor bronze windings. Those who are used to the scooped sound of 80/20 strings will notice the mids and warmth of this set.

This set has a slightly trebly tone, without being too thin sounding.

This means that you get some of the brightness, but with mids brought to the front. And you get all this without having to switch to a heavier gauge.

It features Martin's highest tensile strength core wire, along with wire wrap designed for improved playing feel and corrosion resistance.

Those who switch to this set notice big improvements in articulation and overall tone. As expected, this is a favorite among Martin guitar users, but it also impresses those who use other equally expensive instruments like Gibson, Taylor, Guild and more.

This set is a no-brainer for Martin Guitar owners, but they sound good on non-Martin guitars as well.

User Feedback

Those who switch to this set notice big improvements in articulation and overall tone. As expected, this is a favorite among Martin guitar users, but it also impresses those who use other equally expensive instruments like Gibson, Taylor, Guild and more. This set is described as having a slightly brighter tone, without being too thin sounding.

There are a few who complain about lack of low-end, but this is more of a physical limitation given it's lighter gauge. Also don't expect these to last as long as coated strings.

Specifications

• Gauge: Light (.012, .016, .025, .032, .042, .054)
• Core Material: Tin-plated Steel
• Winding Material: 92/8 Phosphor Bronze
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Coated: No