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Martin MA500S Authentic Acoustic Marquis Silked 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings - .010-.047 Extra Light 12-string

.010-.047/.010-.027 Extra Light 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Silked Acoustic Guitar Strings

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Martin MA500S Authentic Acoustic Marquis Silked 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings - .010-.047 Extra Light 12-string

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Q: What makes Martin MA500S Authentic Acoustic Marquis Silked strings unique for a 12-string guitar?

These strings combine 92/8 Phosphor Bronze for a rich, warm tone with excellent clarity and sustain. The "Marquis Silked" feature means the ball ends are wrapped in silk, protecting your guitar's bridge and bridge plate from wear. Their extra light gauges also make them comfortable to play on a 12-string, offering a great balance of tone and playability.

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Q: What kind of tone can I expect from the 92/8 Phosphor Bronze winding?

Martin's 92/8 Phosphor Bronze winding delivers a balanced, articulate tone with a warm, resonant low end and clear, sparkling highs. This classic alloy provides a full-bodied sound that's perfect for a wide range of acoustic styles, enhancing the natural voice of your 12-string guitar with great projection and sustain.

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Q: What is the purpose of the "silked" ball ends on these strings?

The silk-wrapped ball ends on Martin MA500S strings serve a crucial protective role. They create a soft barrier between the string's ball end and your guitar's bridge plate, preventing wear and tear over time. This helps extend the life of your instrument and can contribute to tuning stability by reducing friction.

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Q: Are Martin MA500S strings coated for longer life?

No, the Martin MA500S Authentic Acoustic Marquis Silked strings are not coated. They are designed to provide the natural feel and vibrant, uninhibited tone of traditional phosphor bronze. While not coated, their quality construction ensures excellent performance and a classic acoustic sound that many players prefer for its direct response.

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Q: Who would benefit most from using these Extra Light gauge 12-string guitar strings?

These Extra Light gauge strings (.010-.047) are ideal for players who prefer a lighter touch, find heavier gauges challenging, or want to reduce tension on their 12-string acoustic guitar. They offer easier playability, making intricate chords and solos more comfortable, while still delivering a full, resonant sound.

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Quality Acoustic Strings from Martin

At C.F. Martin & Co., they design their strings like they design their guitars — with maximum performance, exacting tone, and playability in mind. They know that musicians demand strings that will perform onstage, in the studio, or wherever their music takes them. Martin strings are designed to deliver excellent tone, clarity, and response and are made from the highest-quality materials. Sweetwater knows that you take your choice in strings very seriously, so make the most out of your next restringing and choose Martin acoustic guitar strings.

Martin Authentic Marquis Silked Acoustic Guitar Strings Features:

Strings designed by C.F. Martin & Co. to provide superior tone for your acoustic guitar
Silk-wrapped ball ends protect your bridge and increase longevity
Highest-quality materials mean outstanding tone, response, and durability
Strings subjected to Martin's rigorous premarket testing to ensure consistency and quality

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Tech Specs

Guitar Type: 12-string Acoustic Guitar
Number of Strings: 12
Coated: No
Gauges: .010/.010, .014/.014, .023/.010, .030/.012, .039/.018, .047/.027
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, Silk wrapped Ball End
Winding Type: Round Wound
Manufacturer Part Number: 41Y18MA500S

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